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Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?
By Lily McIlwain - Triptease
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January 24, 2019
Booking.com has rolled out its Booking.Basic feature to European hotel listings, which could spell a serious parity problem for hoteliers.
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When it comes to guest personalization, price is only one piece of the puzzle
By Valerie Castillo - TrustYou
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January 23, 2019
A new hotel brand, Life House, is currently testing an algorithmic pricing system based on customer profiles, history, spending habits and even social media followers.
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VIDEO: OAG on adding tech to intelligence
By Kevin May
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December 19, 2018
The combination of innovation and technology in aviation has never been as strong and, most importantly, crucial to running a successful airline.
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VIDEO: Perfect Price - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright 2018
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December 14, 2018
The dynamic pricing platform that uses AI and machine learning to maximize profitability in an increasingly digital world.
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Homerez raises €6M, aims to become European leader in vacation rental services
By Mitra Sorrells
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December 4, 2018
Paris-based vacation rental management startup Homerez has raised €6 million to accelerate its growth and develop new services for homeowners.
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Price parity a major issue for European hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells
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November 14, 2018
Hoteliers across Europe trying to drive direct bookings on their websites are being undercut by online travel agencies that are offering lower rates for their properties.
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Evolve acquires vacation rental pricing platform Everbooked
By Mitra Sorrells
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October 24, 2018
Evolve Vacation Rental Network has acquired the technology and intellectual property assets of Everbooked, a dynamic pricing platform for the short-term rental industry.
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VIDEO: Checkfront on Google's entry and where the experiences sector is heading
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October 11, 2018
Checkfront is one of the first partners for the Reserve With Google initiative - a development that has the potential to be a disruptive move for tours and activities.
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In The Big Chair - Jason Bryant of Nor1
By Mitra Sorrells
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September 11, 2018
Founded in 2004, Nor1 provides data-driven pricing and merchandising products used by hotels and resorts in more than 100 countries. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices around...
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In The Big Chair - Sean Fitzpatrick of OTA Insight
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 31, 2018
A former-Oracle, Nokia and HotSchedules executive, Sean Fitzpatrick arrives with a recent investment round in the company's war chest and in a marketplace that continues to throw up new challenges.
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The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates
By Max Starkov
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August 17, 2018
A key imperative for hoteliers in 2018 is preventing travel planners from becoming distracted by digital noise and serving them content at the correct time in order to convert them into bookings.
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Ideas and insight from startups at Battleground: The Americas
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July 30, 2018
Don't miss a day of fresh ideas and innovation from travel startups and speakers from high-profile companies at Battleground: The Americas. Register now.
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How hotel operators can leverage technology to retain more customers
By Mark McGregor - Signavio
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July 27, 2018
Process management or process modeling is one the most underrated applications that can be utilized to enhance the experience of travel.
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Chinese home rental platform Tujia adds SiteMinder property management for hosts
By Mitra Sorrells
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July 24, 2018
Tujia, a vacation rental platform backed by Ctrip, has partnered with SiteMinder to offer its overseas accommodation providers an all-in-one management system.
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SnapShot founders leave, Shiji takes control of revenue tech platform
By Kevin May
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July 6, 2018
Chinese hotel tech company Shiji Group has increased its stake in SnapShot - effectively buying out the shares of the founders of the five-year-old company.
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