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Travel startups should stand on their own two feet, not seek state help
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Travel startups should stand on their own two feet, not seek state help
By Kevin May | January 4, 2017
The annual CES extravaganza in Las Vegas has hit the headlines for reasons other than the usual... Read More
What now for chatbots in travel?
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What now for chatbots in travel?
By Viewpoints | January 4, 2017
2016 was the year when chatbots emerged as a new interface for consumer interaction. NB: This is a... Read More
Private accommodation travel bookings to reach $106 billion by 2018
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Private accommodation travel bookings to reach $106 billion by 2018
By Kevin May | January 3, 2017
Private accommodation will account for almost a fifth of global hospitality bookings within two years... Read More
Growing the hotel revenue management talent pool
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Growing the hotel revenue management talent pool
By Sponsored Content | January 3, 2017
Around the globe, hoteliers have been attempting to address the need to build and retain revenue... Read More
Travellers ready for Messenger-type communications, especially with incentives
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Travellers ready for Messenger-type communications, especially with incentives
By Kevin May | December 28, 2016
Messaging-based customer service, powered mostly by Facebook at the moment, is tipped to become a part... Read More
Avuxi secures investment and advisers as web travel maps evolve
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Avuxi secures investment and advisers as web travel maps evolve
By Kevin May | December 28, 2016
A former-senior executive at Wotif has invested in mapping tech provider Avuxi, as the startup looks... Read More
Pivotal moment in 2016 - when Ctrip bought Skyscanner for $1.8 billion
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Pivotal moment in 2016 - when Ctrip bought Skyscanner for $1.8 billion
By Kevin May | December 23, 2016
There are a number of elements to the Ctrip buys Skyscanner story that makes it worthy of being one of... Read More
Failed Unister sees assets snapped up by ambitious Rockaway (with China involved)
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Failed Unister sees assets snapped up by ambitious Rockaway (with China involved)
By Kevin May | December 23, 2016
Investment house Rockaway Capital has big plans for a "pan-European online travel agency leader" after... Read More
ViajaNet stays in the black despite macro headwinds
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ViajaNet stays in the black despite macro headwinds
By Martin Cowen | December 23, 2016
Brazilian OTA ViajaNet.com is continuing to grow its business profitably, thanks to a number of... Read More
OnTheBeach has a Lounge On, GuestCentric direct with Hotels Network, and more...
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OnTheBeach has a Lounge On, GuestCentric direct with Hotels Network, and more...
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel marketing in tourism and hospitality... Read More
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