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Thomson brings multi-user VR experience to new concept store
News / Technology
Thomson brings multi-user VR experience to new concept store
By Martin Cowen | July 10, 2017
Thomson has added a new concept store to its 600-strong retail estate in the UK which includes the use... Read More
Ixigo predicts machine learning will make the difference
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Ixigo predicts machine learning will make the difference
By Martin Cowen | July 10, 2017
Ixigo.com has claimed the number two spot in India's online travel market and believes that its growth... Read More
Mobile app startups - 4Suites, Sidewalk, Tourist App
News / Technology
Mobile app startups - 4Suites, Sidewalk, Tourist App
By PhocusWire | July 10, 2017
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
Are global distribution systems the missing link in tours and activities?
News / Distribution
Are global distribution systems the missing link in tours and activities?
By Viewpoints | July 7, 2017
I’ve spent the past four-and-a-bit years of my life working on marketing and selling technology... Read More
Startup pitch: TripGrid is looking to bring order to the corporate travel landscape
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: TripGrid is looking to bring order to the corporate travel landscape
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2017
The corporate travel sector is attracting a huge amount of attention from the startup community... Read More
HomeAway links up with Rakuten
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HomeAway links up with Rakuten
By Martin Cowen | July 7, 2017
Expedia Inc's HomeAway has signed a partnership with ecommerce giant Rakuten as the home rentals... Read More
IATA hails technology for finally killing off the YY fare
News / Distribution
IATA hails technology for finally killing off the YY fare
By Marisa Garcia | July 7, 2017
Wave goodbye to YY, and enjoy the new age of the Flex Fare. After decades of service, the... Read More
Compare and contrast - trivago Express, Book on Google, Instant Booking on TripAdvisor
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Compare and contrast - trivago Express, Book on Google, Instant Booking on TripAdvisor
By Viewpoints | July 6, 2017
There are many facilitated or instant booking products available to hotels who want to work more... Read More
Mobile app startups - Grumgo, TraveLibro and Eightydays
News / Online
Mobile app startups - Grumgo, TraveLibro and Eightydays
By PhocusWire | July 6, 2017
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
Seven ways the travel industry can boost conversion rates with neuroscience
News / Distribution
Seven ways the travel industry can boost conversion rates with neuroscience
By Viewpoints | July 5, 2017
According to web research company, Baymard Institute, two out of three (67.45%) online shopping carts... Read More
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