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A few things to know about Progressive Web Apps and travel
News / Technology
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
News / Technology
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
Cheapflights puts flight and hotel search into Facebook Messenger
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Cheapflights puts flight and hotel search into Facebook Messenger
By Kevin May | June 14, 2016
More moves in the world of chat services, with news that Cheapflights will allow users to search for... Read More
The number one WeChat mistake travel marketers make
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The number one WeChat mistake travel marketers make
By Viewpoints | June 13, 2016
The number one mistake travel marketers make on WeChat is to use their personal accounts for brand... 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