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The electronic devices ban and the airlines' drive for personalization
News / Technology
The electronic devices ban and the airlines' drive for personalization
By Marisa Garcia | April 4, 2017
While the electronics ban imposed on flights from Middle Eastern and African countries to the US and... Read More
Lufthansa takes inspiration from neural networks for new sharing site
News / Online
Lufthansa takes inspiration from neural networks for new sharing site
By Martin Cowen | April 4, 2017
Lufthansa has launched a new online marketing initiative, with a dedicated URL, which will encourage... Read More
Trends in the purchase of hotel technology show a shift to cloud systems
News / Distribution
Trends in the purchase of hotel technology show a shift to cloud systems
By Viewpoints | April 3, 2017
Improvements in hotel technology have been enabling properties to think less about the behind the... Read More
Chatbots ready to seize the IM initiative
News / Technology
Chatbots ready to seize the IM initiative
By Martin Cowen | April 3, 2017
Juniper Research expects that chatbots will play an increasingly important role in the technical and... Read More
AccorHotels lets travellers search for a property by mood
News / Distribution
AccorHotels lets travellers search for a property by mood
By Linda Fox | April 3, 2017
AccorHotels is working with a startup called Travelsify to enable guests to search according to their... Read More
Destination inspiration takes off on in-flight entertainment
News / Technology
Destination inspiration takes off on in-flight entertainment
By Marisa Garcia | April 3, 2017
Digital destination marketing is taking off on aircraft with the integration of interactive... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: How to win direct hotel bookings from data
Webinars / Distribution
WEBINAR VIDEO: How to win direct hotel bookings from data
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2017
In the over-complex world of consumers’ big data, with the infinite possibilities for the travel &... Read More
Four ways hotels can use technology to survive in turbulent times
News / Distribution
Four ways hotels can use technology to survive in turbulent times
By Viewpoints | March 31, 2017
Storm Doris caused chaos when it raged through the UK in February. Motorists struggled through the... Read More
Rentivo brings in $425,000 in crowd-funding for rental marketing tech
News / Online
Rentivo brings in $425,000 in crowd-funding for rental marketing tech
By Kevin May | March 31, 2017
It appears crowd-funding can work for modest sums in the world of travel startups - with... Read More
Expedia in a SilkRoadRace, GuestReady launches Airbnb service directory, and more...
News / Online
Expedia in a SilkRoadRace, GuestReady launches Airbnb service directory, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for marketing in tourism and hospitality for March... Read More
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