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Sabre Corp. to integrate multisource hotel content into GDS
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Sabre Corp. to integrate multisource hotel content into GDS
By Michele McDonald | January 31, 2018
Sabre Corp. is taking a new approach to how it deals with hotel inventory. Traci Mercer, senior vice... Read More
Three ways metasearch will empower hotels to compete in 2018
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Three ways metasearch will empower hotels to compete in 2018
By Sponsored Content | January 31, 2018
Sponsored by trivago. Last year we saw the direct booking journey make the move to metasearch. For... Read More
Southwest Airlines says tech glitches have been addressed
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Southwest Airlines says tech glitches have been addressed
By Michele McDonald | January 30, 2018
The glitchy events that have cropped up at Southwest Airlines since its migration to the Amadeus Altéa... Read More
In The Big Chair - Feargal Mooney of Hostelworld
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In The Big Chair - Feargal Mooney of Hostelworld
By Kevin May | January 30, 2018
Guiding the company through acquisitions, an increase in competition and changes to the marketplace is... Read More
Airbnb funnels $5M into Experiences arm
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Airbnb funnels $5M into Experiences arm
By Jill Menze | January 30, 2018
Airbnb is boosting its resources behind the company’s Experiences platform to the tune of $5 million.... Read More
New report from WEF describes future travellers' 'digital identity'
News / Technology
New report from WEF describes future travellers' 'digital identity'
By Michele McDonald | January 29, 2018
A new report from the recent World Economic Forum aims to break down the barriers to a saner means of... Read More
American, Delta revive their re-accommodation agreement
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American, Delta revive their re-accommodation agreement
By Michele McDonald | January 29, 2018
Delta and American airlines agreed to a new deal that will enable the airlines to rebook customers... Read More
CheapAir claims flight search display breakthrough
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CheapAir claims flight search display breakthrough
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 29, 2018
CheapAir has completed an upgraded flight-shopping interface that enables customers to make... Read More
expedia tours attractions business
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Expedia plots new push on attractions without "same old playbook"
By Jill Menze | January 29, 2018
“We’re at a precipice for change,” Expedia Local Expert vice president Jen O’Twomney observes about... Read More
Criteo study mobile and booking apps
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Mobile travel bookings jump, especially for online agencies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2018
Travelers are increasingly turning to their phones – and away from desktops and tablets – to book... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More