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Google shows its potential to ruin the dreams of travel destination apps
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Google shows its potential to ruin the dreams of travel destination apps
By Kevin May | May 4, 2016
True to form, Google is putting the industry on red alert with the upcoming release of a new travel... Read More
Booking.com debuts chat tool to enable hotels and guests to interact
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Booking.com debuts chat tool to enable hotels and guests to interact
By Sean O'Neil | May 3, 2016
Booking.com is launching an SMS-style chat tool via its desktop and mobile web sites and via its... Read More
Independent hotels need a clear focus to compete with chains
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Independent hotels need a clear focus to compete with chains
By Viewpoints | May 3, 2016
Research repeatedly shows that getting to grips with sales and marketing, reputation and social... Read More
In a Twitter chat, Expedia will explain how its search works
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In a Twitter chat, Expedia will explain how its search works
By Sponsored Content | May 2, 2016
Have you ever wondered what drives the search results for a query on Expedia? It's time for answers...... Read More
Fornova says its visual scanning tech can help hotels boost direct bookings
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Fornova says its visual scanning tech can help hotels boost direct bookings
By Juliana Shallcross | May 2, 2016
Many hotel brands say they want to wean themselves off of their dependence on online travel agencies... Read More
Airline software company Travelaer thinks it can work around siloed IT
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Airline software company Travelaer thinks it can work around siloed IT
By Benét Wilson | May 2, 2016
Airlines are strapped down with massive IT systems that don’t always allow them to be flexible enough... Read More
TV and social media top for influencing destination choice
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TV and social media top for influencing destination choice
By Kevin May | April 29, 2016
Travellers claim they get most of their inspiration for where to go on a trip from watching television... Read More
Expedia's acquisitions added 28 points of revenue growth in early 2016
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Expedia's acquisitions added 28 points of revenue growth in early 2016
By Sean O'Neil | April 28, 2016
Expedia Inc reported first quarter 2016 earnings, saying its recent acquisitions (AirAsia Expedia,... Read More
HomeAway dramatically revamps subscription pricing for US owners
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HomeAway dramatically revamps subscription pricing for US owners
By Sean O'Neil | April 28, 2016
It was only in February that HomeAway implemented a changed pricing structure, a move that came after... Read More
RhinoCarHire rebrands, Revinate stays with Steigenberger, and more...
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RhinoCarHire rebrands, Revinate stays with Steigenberger, and more...
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality... Read More
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