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Ad tech, blockchain and travel - a new area for disruption (or not)
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Ad tech, blockchain and travel - a new area for disruption (or not)
By Martin Cowen | November 22, 2017
Industry first alert! "The very first blockchain-based auction for advertising inventory" is taking... Read More
The real cost of last-minute travel
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The real cost of last-minute travel
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 22, 2017
A study by Concur suggests last-minute travel might cost more than you think.... Read More
Live chat: a hotelier’s guide
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Live chat: a hotelier’s guide
By Sponsored Content | November 22, 2017
Sponsored by Triptease. The latest white paper in Triptease's Hotelier's Guide series looks at live... Read More
Podcast: Travel Weekly's Arnie Weissmann on decades of industry insights
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Podcast: Travel Weekly's Arnie Weissmann on decades of industry insights
By Nick Vivion | November 22, 2017
Travel Weekly has been publishing for over sixty years. The media landscape has shifted considerably... Read More
RateGain, known for hospitality solutions, sets sights on the airline industry
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RateGain, known for hospitality solutions, sets sights on the airline industry
By Michele McDonald | November 21, 2017
Noida, India-based RateGain, which has served the hotel industry with a range of technology products... Read More
lord-of-the-rings
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Chinese in One App To Rule Them All strategy
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 21, 2017
Fresh from a massive $4 billion funding round in October, Meituan-Dianping is using the concept of an... Read More
Cracking the code to make airline loyalty count
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Cracking the code to make airline loyalty count
By Marisa Garcia | November 21, 2017
Since their launch, airline loyalty programs have become valuable revenue drivers, brand builders,... Read More
Marriott envisions hotel stays yet to come with a tech-enabled 'room of the future'
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Marriott envisions hotel stays yet to come with a tech-enabled 'room of the future'
By Michele McDonald | November 21, 2017
Tucked away in a raw basement of Marriott International’s headquarters in Bethesda, MD, is the hotel... Read More
Hitlist on travel trends, mobile apps, Google
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Hitlist on travel trends, mobile apps, Google
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 20, 2017
Gillian Morris, founder and CEO of Hitlist, talks about travel trends, Google's metasearch reign and... Read More
Travel disruption cost airlines and passengers tens of billions
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Travel disruption cost airlines and passengers tens of billions
By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2017
Travel commerce platform Switchfly becomes the latest travel technology company offering to help... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
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