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When an airport opens its API to encourage innovation
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When an airport opens its API to encourage innovation
By Marisa Garcia | March 27, 2017
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has published its API platform offering access to non-critical business... Read More
Concur explores virtual reality for the corporate travel market
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Concur explores virtual reality for the corporate travel market
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2017
Concur Labs, the innovation arm of the travel and expense management tech company, has been exploring... Read More
HundredRooms lands €4 million to push into new markets
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HundredRooms lands €4 million to push into new markets
By Kevin May | March 27, 2017
Vacation rental search engine HundredRooms has brought its total funding €11 million, with its eyes... Read More
Autonomous vehicles, mapping and multi-modal transport were key themes for travel at CeBIT
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Autonomous vehicles, mapping and multi-modal transport were key themes for travel at CeBIT
By Marisa Garcia | March 24, 2017
Mobility was on display at the CeBIT technology Expo in Hannover with new vehicles, mapping solutions... Read More
Who takes responsibility for cyber security in a hotel?
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Who takes responsibility for cyber security in a hotel?
By Viewpoints | March 24, 2017
While hotels have a strong handle on the physical security of their guests, are they as dedicated to... Read More
Instant booking becomes the big metric for Airbnb and vacation rentals
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Instant booking becomes the big metric for Airbnb and vacation rentals
By Kevin May | March 23, 2017
One of the apparent consumer irritations with the world of alternative accommodation is the gap many... Read More
Beyond beautiful: why travel companies need a better imagery plan
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Beyond beautiful: why travel companies need a better imagery plan
By Viewpoints | March 23, 2017
We spend months analyzing the user experience for our travel sites and writing SEO-friendly copy, but... Read More
Slow-burn travel influencer partnerships in order to grow faster
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Slow-burn travel influencer partnerships in order to grow faster
By Viewpoints | March 23, 2017
Travel marketers are told to embrace influencers: those demi-gods of social media who can wave a magic... Read More
Ixigo confirms $15 million Series B, Paytm partners with booking.com
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Ixigo confirms $15 million Series B, Paytm partners with booking.com
By Martin Cowen | March 23, 2017
Indian travel search engine Ixigo.com has completed its $15 million Series B round after months of... Read More
Royal Caribbean moves into activities sector, launches GoBe brand
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Royal Caribbean moves into activities sector, launches GoBe brand
By Kevin May | March 22, 2017
Interesting move by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd as it looks to compete head-on with the likes of... Read More
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