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Time pressure's effect on the mobile path to purchase of travel
News / Technology
Time pressure's effect on the mobile path to purchase of travel
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2016
Few people doubt the travel-industry maxim that consumers using mobile devices are more typically... Read More
FlightCar takes new product and strategy route, post-funding
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FlightCar takes new product and strategy route, post-funding
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2016
Committing to an idea is important. But so is being savvy enough to know when you need to correct... Read More
Travel apps lag behind mobile web for finding travel information
News / Technology
Travel apps lag behind mobile web for finding travel information
By Kevin May | May 19, 2016
A major study of search and booking behaviour has found that applications come second best when it... Read More
From startup to business poised for growth - tracking graduates of the Travelport Labs Accelerator
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From startup to business poised for growth - tracking graduates of the Travelport Labs Accelerator
By Sponsored Content | May 19, 2016
Tagible is one of five startups about to graduate from Travelport Labs Accelerator program. The... Read More
Layaway for getaways: Expedia will allow monthly installment payments on hotel bookings
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Layaway for getaways: Expedia will allow monthly installment payments on hotel bookings
By Sean O'Neil | May 18, 2016
Soon, for hotel reservations worth more than $200 on its US Expedia.com flagship site, Expedia, Inc.,... Read More
An insight into today's hospitality technology professionals
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An insight into today's hospitality technology professionals
By Sponsored Content | May 17, 2016
A preview of the 2016 HFTP Compensation and Benefits Survey offers a rare global insight into the type... Read More
European independent hotels - tech adoption, distribution issues, and being different from US
News / Distribution
European independent hotels - tech adoption, distribution issues, and being different from US
By Kevin May | May 17, 2016
Commission fees and a fear of relying too much on online travel agencies are two of the major issues... Read More
Five demands group planners have from their hotel tech providers
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Five demands group planners have from their hotel tech providers
By Sponsored Content | May 16, 2016
Around $60 billion a year is generated through group bookings for the US hotel market alone and,... Read More
New Tnooz Report: What the sharing economy’s success means for your travel business
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New Tnooz Report: What the sharing economy’s success means for your travel business
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2016
The travel industry worldwide has been witnessing a modern-day gold rush called the sharing economy.... Read More
TripAdvisor concedes Trip Friends didn't work out as planned
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TripAdvisor concedes Trip Friends didn't work out as planned
By Kevin May | May 12, 2016
It seemed such an obvious idea at the time - connect the world's largest social network to the world's... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
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