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7 things that small travel providers need to do to compete
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7 things that small travel providers need to do to compete
By Viewpoints | March 10, 2016
After reading Tnooz's article “Escapio switches to hotel metasearch: Will small OTAs follow?” on the... Read More
Even the UNWTO is talking about the sharing economy
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Even the UNWTO is talking about the sharing economy
By Kevin May | March 10, 2016
The World Tourism Organization is probably best known for a diplomatic and often high-brow approach to... Read More
Some digital tips for destination marketers on wooing Chinese outbound travelers
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Some digital tips for destination marketers on wooing Chinese outbound travelers
By Martin Cowen | March 10, 2016
Mobile is increasingly important for the Chinese outbound market and local experiences are starting to... Read More
Travelport touts 100 airlines added in a year to its rich content tool
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Travelport touts 100 airlines added in a year to its rich content tool
By Sean O'Neil | March 10, 2016
Travelport said Thursday that 150 airlines are now live with its array of merchandising products, --... Read More
Five ways to improve your vacation rental technology
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Five ways to improve your vacation rental technology
By Sponsored Content | March 10, 2016
As vacation rentals secure their rightful position as part of the accommodation mainstream, property... Read More
It’s time for the Moneyball of destination marketing
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It’s time for the Moneyball of destination marketing
By Viewpoints | March 9, 2016
Destination marketers are rising up. Or as some of them put it: geeking up. They’re daring to bypass... Read More
Google lets mobile catch up with desktop, launches Destinations
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Google lets mobile catch up with desktop, launches Destinations
By Kevin May | March 9, 2016
Nearly three years ago, Google made a big effort to expand its travel search offering so that users... Read More
Inside the United Airlines content deal with Routehappy
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Inside the United Airlines content deal with Routehappy
By Benét Wilson | March 9, 2016
United Airlines is the first of several airlines that have agreed to use the "heavy data elements"... Read More
Hilton hires a cute robot to be a hotel concierge
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Hilton hires a cute robot to be a hotel concierge
By Kevin May | March 9, 2016
In further robot news, Hilton is piloting the use of a robot designed to act as a concierge alongside... Read More
Study: Insights into travel purchase journey attribution
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Study: Insights into travel purchase journey attribution
By Sponsored Content | March 9, 2016
Ever wonder why online shoppers bounce around among OTA sites, meta searches and brand sites in the... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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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