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GetYourGuide raises $25 million as tours and activities take centre stage
News / Distribution
GetYourGuide raises $25 million as tours and activities take centre stage
By Kevin May | July 31, 2014
Who said tours and activities is a tricky sector? Not TripAdvisor, it seems, nor GetYourGuide after... Read More
The rise of mobile ad spending in the travel industry
News / Technology
The rise of mobile ad spending in the travel industry
By Viewpoints | July 31, 2014
A sea of change is coming to the digital ad spend landscape in the travel industry. NB: This article... Read More
The sharing economy begins assault on business travel
News / Distribution
The sharing economy begins assault on business travel
By Nick Vivion | July 30, 2014
The annual Global Business Travel Association Convention is generally the bastion of big business,... Read More
Concur adds loyalty points, deepens integrations with Uber linkup
News / Online
Concur adds loyalty points, deepens integrations with Uber linkup
By Nick Vivion | July 29, 2014
Following on the heels of yesterday's announcement of a direct linkup with Airbnb, travel expense... Read More
Zero patience, zero wait: the reality of online travel shopping
News / Online
Zero patience, zero wait: the reality of online travel shopping
By Viewpoints | July 29, 2014
Gone in half the blink of an eye. Online travel shoppers, that is. NB: This is an analysis by Manav... Read More
Numbering the days of the selfie as dronies take over [VIDEO]
News / Technology
Numbering the days of the selfie as dronies take over [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2014
Tourism New Zealand is flying with the drone trend via a campaign encouraging skiers to share videos... Read More
American Express boosts traveler care with enhanced traveler management
News / Online
American Express boosts traveler care with enhanced traveler management
By Nick Vivion | July 28, 2014
Product rollouts at the annual Global Business Travel Association conference in Los Angeles have... Read More
What travel brands should know about the changing face of digital China
News / Online
What travel brands should know about the changing face of digital China
By Morris Sim | July 28, 2014
As China rises to be the largest travel market in the world, brands need to understand how to... Read More
Mobile bookings continue to show strength for hotel brands
News / Technology
Mobile bookings continue to show strength for hotel brands
By Nick Vivion | July 25, 2014
Consumers are eager to use smartphones to book and are increasingly trusting devices to complete these... Read More
OECD releases latest data on global access to data subscriptions
News / Technology
OECD releases latest data on global access to data subscriptions
By Nick Vivion | July 25, 2014
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has released its latest data on access to... Read More
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