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Startup pitch: InnovaReviews targets independent hotels and activities with its onsite review service
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Startup pitch: InnovaReviews targets independent hotels and activities with its onsite review service
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2017
These days most consumers find a hotel in a destination and then turn to a review site for validation... Read More
The dos and don'ts of working with influencers
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The dos and don'ts of working with influencers
By Viewpoints | September 1, 2017
This is a viewpoint by Hayley Corwick, co-founder of Steele Rewards. Remember when you were in school... Read More
Ctrip heralds early success of Skyscanner's direct booking option
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Ctrip heralds early success of Skyscanner's direct booking option
By Martin Cowen | August 31, 2017
Ctrip's second quarter earnings release talks about a 50% improvement in mobile conversion rates from... Read More
Wasting no time, Expedia taps Okerstrom as new chief executive officer
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Wasting no time, Expedia taps Okerstrom as new chief executive officer
By Michele McDonald | August 30, 2017
Expedia Inc. moved quickly to replace its departing chief executive officer, naming Mark Okerstrom to... Read More
Datalex targets new revenue streams via AI, payments and an OTA platform
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Datalex targets new revenue streams via AI, payments and an OTA platform
By Martin Cowen | August 30, 2017
Datalex has started its 2017 financial year strongly, reaffirming its guidance for a 15-20% full-year... Read More
Hotelchamp books another €2.25 million
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Hotelchamp books another €2.25 million
By Martin Cowen | August 30, 2017
Amsterdam-based direct booking specialist Hotelchamp has raised €2.25 million from new and existing... Read More
A defining moment for dynamic pricing and offers
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A defining moment for dynamic pricing and offers
By Sponsored Content | August 29, 2017
This is a viewpoint by Daniel Friedli of Travel in Motion, on behalf of Datalex . With the trend... Read More
Beleaguered Uber offers chief executive job to Expedia Inc.'s Khosrowshahi
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Beleaguered Uber offers chief executive job to Expedia Inc.'s Khosrowshahi
By Michele McDonald | August 28, 2017
In a surprise move, the board of ride-hailing company Uber tapped Dara Khosrowshahi as its new chief... Read More
Technology is easing the journey for business travelers
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Technology is easing the journey for business travelers
By Marisa Garcia | August 25, 2017
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has released a study which shows that business travelers still view “being... Read More
Continued tolerance from hotels lets some wholesalers bend the rules
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Continued tolerance from hotels lets some wholesalers bend the rules
By Sponsored Content | August 24, 2017
This is a viewpoint by Lily McIlwain, content manager for Triptease. For the latest report in our... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More