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Why travel brands should be investing in chatbots, now
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Why travel brands should be investing in chatbots, now
By Sponsored Content | July 4, 2017
It is common in the consumer marketing world to engage with customers where they pass their time,... Read More
Virtual reality in travel and hospitality - is it a fad?
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Virtual reality in travel and hospitality - is it a fad?
By Viewpoints | June 30, 2017
The narration is familiar - a new shiny breakthrough in tech is announced, inks spill in its honour,... Read More
Marriott seeks startups, Booking.com boosts Backstreet, and more...
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Marriott seeks startups, Booking.com boosts Backstreet, and more...
By PhocusWire | June 30, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel marketing in June 2017. Friday... Read More
Where search results are helping predict hotel occupancy
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Where search results are helping predict hotel occupancy
By Marisa Garcia | June 30, 2017
A report prepared by benchmark analytics technology company STR and Google shows that tracking hotel... Read More
Pegasus recruits Steitz, Interes division, Tiger Bay addition and more
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Pegasus recruits Steitz, Interes division, Tiger Bay addition and more
By PhocusWire | June 30, 2017
This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in June 2017.... Read More
Tnooz-Worldpay WEBINAR VIDEO: Payments at the heart of a seamless travel experience
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Tnooz-Worldpay WEBINAR VIDEO: Payments at the heart of a seamless travel experience
By PhocusWire | June 29, 2017
User experience is a key differentiator in the travel industry, but are providers doing enough to make... Read More
Four ways to engage guests on social media
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Four ways to engage guests on social media
By Viewpoints | June 29, 2017
When hotel brands respond to reviews on sites such as TripAdvisor and Booking.com it’s often a... Read More
Sabre aims for more personalization with FareNabber tech
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Sabre aims for more personalization with FareNabber tech
By Michele McDonald | June 29, 2017
Sabre Corp. launched its FareNabber API at its TTX innovation conference in Las Vegas, which aims to... Read More
Google Shopping decision sets precedent which could decide future of Google Flights
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Google Shopping decision sets precedent which could decide future of Google Flights
By Martin Cowen | June 28, 2017
The European Commission has fined Google €2.4 billion ($2.7 billion) after deciding that Google... Read More
Taking advantage of indecision to drive direct bookings
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Taking advantage of indecision to drive direct bookings
By Viewpoints | June 28, 2017
Currently, there are several indicators showing that there is significant indecision among customers... 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