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Amadeus to help airlines stop customers abandoning web bookings
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Amadeus to help airlines stop customers abandoning web bookings
By Kevin May | April 19, 2016
Airlines might not have the worst rate in the industry for web visitors scrapping a booking before... Read More
Airbnb continues to build presence in India
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Airbnb continues to build presence in India
By Martin Cowen | April 18, 2016
Airbnb has announced a strategic partnership with India's largest media conglomerate The Times Group.... Read More
Hotel technology neglects design thinking at its peril
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Hotel technology neglects design thinking at its peril
By Viewpoints | April 15, 2016
When you venture into the back-of-the-house in hotels, it’s surprising to encounter a battlefield of... Read More
Hipmunk gets another $6 million in capital
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Hipmunk gets another $6 million in capital
By Kevin May | April 15, 2016
Flight and hotel metasearch brand Hipmunk has raised $6 million in venture funding, two years on from... Read More
TripAdvisor claims $478 billion boost to travel economy from reviews
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TripAdvisor claims $478 billion boost to travel economy from reviews
By Kevin May | April 15, 2016
Bragging rights for the week go to TripAdvisor, which has made some massive claims as to its ability... Read More
Airbnb hosts get destination guide building service
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Airbnb hosts get destination guide building service
By Kevin May | April 15, 2016
The idea of "living like a local" is, in reality, a fallacy - a local often has far more mundane and... Read More
Events and attractions market themselves with virtual reality
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Events and attractions market themselves with virtual reality
By Kevin May | April 15, 2016
Taking in a show, a sport event or gig when in a destination is commonplace - but visitors are often... Read More
Farelogix and Routehappy will integrate their platforms for airlines
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Farelogix and Routehappy will integrate their platforms for airlines
By Sean O'Neil | April 14, 2016
Later this year, Farelogix will integrate FLX Merchandise, a tool airlines use to create dynamic... Read More
Vacasa raises $35 million to expand rental platform
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Vacasa raises $35 million to expand rental platform
By Kevin May | April 14, 2016
Unperturbed by consolidation and moves by the big players in travel, investors have thrown a sizeable... Read More
Expedia turns back the clock for London visitors
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Expedia turns back the clock for London visitors
By Kevin May | April 13, 2016
Expedia has switched to the UK capital of London in a bid to add more bells and whistles to its... Read More
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