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Travel industry warning: stop fearing Artificial Intelligence (embrace it instead)
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Travel industry warning: stop fearing Artificial Intelligence (embrace it instead)
By Viewpoints | February 3, 2017
Google is increasingly relying on machine learning to order search results, increasing concerns among... Read More
Yatra numbers show scale of marketing spend gap with MakeMyTrip
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Yatra numbers show scale of marketing spend gap with MakeMyTrip
By Martin Cowen | February 3, 2017
Yatra.com's first quarterly earnings release since joining Nasdaq in December shows a 20%+ increase in... Read More
The appliance of science in travel - using sentiment created by images
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The appliance of science in travel - using sentiment created by images
By Viewpoints | February 2, 2017
Online travel agencies have databases full of hotel content, ordered so that they can serve their... Read More
Personalisation in travel search: inspiration, the momondo way
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Personalisation in travel search: inspiration, the momondo way
By Sponsored Content | February 2, 2017
Momondo has always sought to differentiate itself with not only better metasearch but also more... Read More
Getting DNA unwrapped for a more personal travel experience
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Getting DNA unwrapped for a more personal travel experience
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2017
With a different take on personalisation, DNA Unwrapped is combining genetic makeup with ancestry... Read More
Ground transport platforms consolidate as iCars acquires assets of Limos.com
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Ground transport platforms consolidate as iCars acquires assets of Limos.com
By Kevin May | February 1, 2017
Well-funded Limos.com has sold to iCars for an undisclosed fee, just over eight years since it first... Read More
Hilton inks deal with Amazon as part of guest loyalty shift
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Hilton inks deal with Amazon as part of guest loyalty shift
By Kevin May | January 31, 2017
Global hotel chain Hilton is embarking on an overhaul of its branding and loyalty programme, including... Read More
APAC travellers want access to agents during the trip
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APAC travellers want access to agents during the trip
By Martin Cowen | January 31, 2017
A report from Sabre's APAC team reveals the need for online and offline agents to connect with... Read More
HomeAway removes last remnant of independent guest-owner interaction
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HomeAway removes last remnant of independent guest-owner interaction
By Kevin May | January 31, 2017
HomeAway has split opinion over its decision to alter the way in which potential guests can interact... Read More
Abandonment rates in online travel in a couple of slides
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Abandonment rates in online travel in a couple of slides
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2017
Travel execs often bemoan the low conversion rates in online travel - figures often bandied about show... 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