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Mind the gap - what consumers want and get from travel sites
News / Distribution
Mind the gap - what consumers want and get from travel sites
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2016
Some interesting findings in this research from reservation and ecommerce system supplier Atcore which... Read More
Instant Booking: to list or not to list, that is the question
News / Distribution
Instant Booking: to list or not to list, that is the question
By Viewpoints | January 21, 2016
Perhaps the biggest dilemma for hotels this year is whether or not to participate in TripAdvisor's... Read More
How can global OTAs grow in China?
News / Distribution
How can global OTAs grow in China?
By Viewpoints | January 21, 2016
Ctrip's investment in India's MakeMyTrip could be a sign that China's online travel agents are... Read More
Virtual reality primed to become a tourism marketing reality
News / Technology
Virtual reality primed to become a tourism marketing reality
By Viewpoints | January 20, 2016
It’s safe to say that 2016 will be the year that virtual reality (VR) emerges from the shadows,... Read More
In-app search on Google enters new phase
News / Technology
In-app search on Google enters new phase
By Kevin May | January 19, 2016
Mobile app indexing could be one of the quieter trends to emerge in travel marketing during 2016.... Read More
Boxever soars on growth, raises $12 million for next phase
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Boxever soars on growth, raises $12 million for next phase
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2016
Travel data science specialist Boxever company has announced a Series B round to the tune of $12m. The... Read More
Why hoteliers need an OTA run by hoteliers
News / Distribution
Why hoteliers need an OTA run by hoteliers
By Viewpoints | January 19, 2016
Consider this: A hotel search engine focusing specifically on discovering the most appropriate... Read More
Alice confirms $9.5 million funding round led by Expedia
News / Technology
Alice confirms $9.5 million funding round led by Expedia
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2016
Alice, the hotel operations platform, has received $9.5m in Series A funding led by Expedia. Tnooz... Read More
HomeAway takes aim at Airbnb in spiky new ad campaign
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HomeAway takes aim at Airbnb in spiky new ad campaign
By Kevin May | January 18, 2016
New year, new advertising campaign - nothing unusual in that, except this year the vacation rental... Read More
Startup pitch: Tripsuit matches travelers with city breaks
News / Online
Startup pitch: Tripsuit matches travelers with city breaks
By Sean O'Neil | January 15, 2016
Tripsuit aims to help point travelers to long weekend trips at popular destinations, starting with... Read More
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