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Reflections on a pivot: when a travel startup goes from B2C to B2B
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Reflections on a pivot: when a travel startup goes from B2C to B2B
By Viewpoints | June 21, 2016
Flightfox just turned four years old. That makes us ancient in startup years. But we've had quite a... Read More
Let the disruption really begin - Chesky hints at Airbnb API
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Let the disruption really begin - Chesky hints at Airbnb API
By Martin Cowen | June 21, 2016
Airbnb's founder and CEO Brian Chesky has told the advertising industry's mega-event in Cannes that... Read More
A few things to know about Progressive Web Apps and travel
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A few things to know about Progressive Web Apps and travel
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2016
A few weeks ago Air Berlin demonstrated its Progressive Web App during the Google I/O developer... Read More
Traders lukewarm on Airbnb threat to Priceline Group and Expedia
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Traders lukewarm on Airbnb threat to Priceline Group and Expedia
By Kevin May | June 20, 2016
Airbnb may not be feasting on the lunch of Booking.com and Expedia after all, as several factors come... Read More
The true cost of travel payments
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The true cost of travel payments
By Sponsored Content | June 20, 2016
When it comes to supplier payments, travel firms need to be aware of the indirect costs of doing... Read More
Digital should serve the guest, not take over
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Digital should serve the guest, not take over
By Martin Cowen | June 17, 2016
"Digital hospitality" can cover everything from robots and reputation management, but technology is... Read More
Ctrip invests in outbound; Qunar back in the air
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Ctrip invests in outbound; Qunar back in the air
By Martin Cowen | June 17, 2016
China's leading online travel agency Ctrip is getting bigger by the quarter, with Qunar helping some... Read More
Making airline merchandising your DNA
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Making airline merchandising your DNA
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2016
Tao seems like an amazing woman. She's nearly 98, teaches yoga, is a wine expert and learned ballroom... Read More
Booking.com wants to give hotels a better outlook on life
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Booking.com wants to give hotels a better outlook on life
By Kevin May | June 16, 2016
Booking.com's foray into providing B2B services to hotels has been reasonably quiet of late - but the... Read More
Online paid search and display ad marketing spend down in travel
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Online paid search and display ad marketing spend down in travel
By Kevin May | June 15, 2016
A major analysis of the leading websites in the US has painted an interesting picture of some... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More