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Startup pitch: PicThrive and the final touchpoint in tours and activities
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: PicThrive and the final touchpoint in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2016
PicThrive helps tours and activities providers offer customers an easy way to buy and share images and... Read More
The complete guide to online marketing and strategy for independent hotels (part one)
News / Technology
The complete guide to online marketing and strategy for independent hotels (part one)
By Patrick Landman | November 1, 2016
We have put together a complete hotel internet marketing plan for independent hotels on how to drive... Read More
Facebook study points to loyalty types in online travel
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Facebook study points to loyalty types in online travel
By Kevin May | November 1, 2016
Consumers inevitably have different feelings about brands and how likely they are to use and re-use a... Read More
Does 80/20 work for loyalty schemes in China?
News / Distribution
Does 80/20 work for loyalty schemes in China?
By Viewpoints | October 31, 2016
Chinese airlines are grappling with the theory and practice of frequent flier programmes, not only how... Read More
Booking.com and BookingSuite: A lesson for hoteliers that is not about wars
News / Distribution
Booking.com and BookingSuite: A lesson for hoteliers that is not about wars
By Viewpoints | October 28, 2016
Throughout my career in revenue optimization for the hospitality and travel industry, I have always... Read More
Expedia eyes alternative accommodation bounty, plots HomeAway integration
News / Distribution
Expedia eyes alternative accommodation bounty, plots HomeAway integration
By Kevin May | October 28, 2016
Expedia will begin including vacation rental listings from stablemate HomeAway in the next few months... Read More
Skoosh reviews TrustYou, SDL wins China and Vanilla, SWT dates MeetingPackage, and more...
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Skoosh reviews TrustYou, SDL wins China and Vanilla, SWT dates MeetingPackage, and more...
By PhocusWire | October 28, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for MARKETING in travel, tourism and hospitality... Read More
VIDEO: The evolution of mobile travel: Where to invest next?
News / Technology
VIDEO: The evolution of mobile travel: Where to invest next?
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2016
Mobile travel is no longer a race to the functionality finish, adding the latest feature into a basic... Read More
IATA predicts airline distribution revolution by 2021
News / Distribution
IATA predicts airline distribution revolution by 2021
By Kevin May | October 27, 2016
IATA is forecasting a fundamental overhaul of airline distribution within five years, shifting to what... Read More
Airbnb transparency drive as hosts worldwide asked to clarify roles
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Airbnb transparency drive as hosts worldwide asked to clarify roles
By Kevin May | October 26, 2016
Airbnb is to embark on programme to gather more information about the hosts of its 2.5 million... Read More
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