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Opportunities for travel brands in shopper’s multi-tasking digital habits
News / Technology
Opportunities for travel brands in shopper’s multi-tasking digital habits
By Marisa Garcia | March 16, 2018
A new report by Verto Analytics on the digital shopping habits of US consumers reveals opportunities... Read More
Airport shopping gets more convenient with mobile payments
News / Technology
Airport shopping gets more convenient with mobile payments
By Marisa Garcia | March 16, 2018
AtYourGate and mobile ordering platform Golo have partnered to introduce a new airport shopping app... Read More
Technology plays critical role in airlines' year of 'all-time highs'
News / Distribution
Technology plays critical role in airlines' year of 'all-time highs'
By Michele McDonald | March 15, 2018
“All-time best ever” was the catchphrase of the day in Airlines for America’s 2017 Review & Spring... Read More
Data shows digital traveler indecision with websites and destinations
News / Online
Data shows digital traveler indecision with websites and destinations
By Kevin May | March 15, 2018
Interesting findings shared by Travel Audience illustrate indecision by travelers when browsing for... Read More
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New partnerships facilitate tourism for Chinese travelers and businesses
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2018
China’s travel market is projected to grow 9 to 11% annually for the next several years according to... Read More
ITB Berlin shines a light on blue chips and startups
News / Technology
ITB Berlin shines a light on blue chips and startups
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2018
ITB Berlin 2018, which took place last week, hosted 10,000 businesses from 186 countries and regions... Read More
In The Big Chair - Mark Rabe of Sojern
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Mark Rabe of Sojern
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2018
As CEO, Mark Rabe has helped Sojern stay on various best places to work lists by fostering a culture... Read More
Lyft ramps up in readiness for SXSW partnership
News / Distribution
Lyft ramps up in readiness for SXSW partnership
By Marisa Garcia | March 15, 2018
Lyft is the official rideshare partner of SXSW this year through a paid sponsorship the company also... Read More
A battle for hearts and homes - that would be Airbnb and Booking.com
Opinion / Online
A battle for hearts and homes - that would be Airbnb and Booking.com
By Douglas Quinby - Phocuswright | March 14, 2018
It's shaping up to become one of travel's great competitive rivalries: Airbnb versus Booking.com.... Read More
4 essential search marketing strategies to capture spring travel demand
News / Online
4 essential search marketing strategies to capture spring travel demand
By Viewpoints | March 14, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Christi Olson who heads up evangelism for Bing at Microsoft. If you’re a... Read More
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