Reservation Systems

News / Online

Expedia plots new push on attractions without "same old playbook"

By Jill Menze | January 29, 2018

“We’re at a precipice for change,” Expedia Local Expert vice president Jen O’Twomney observes about the current state of the tours and attractions market. Read More

Roommatik facial recognition hotel kiosk

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Roommatik tests facial recognition to streamline hotel check-in

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2018

Facial recognition technology is going mainstream - Apple added it to its iPhone X, MasterCard is using it to verify mobile payments, conferences are adopting it to expedite registration and travel... Read More

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Airbnb CEO outlines plans for "22nd-century company"

By Jill Menze | January 25, 2018

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky today penned an open letter outlining his vision for the company’s next 100 years and announced American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault is joining the board of... Read More

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What hotels really want from reservation systems

By Jill Menze | January 25, 2018

The sustained quest for personalization underlies decisions being made all across the travel industry - including how hotels choose to approach their central reservation systems (CRSs). Read More

Notated News / Technology

eDreams ODIGEO, EasyJet, Ixigo and more news briefs today...

By PhocusWire | January 25, 2018

eDreams ODIGEO launches advertising site… EasyJet boosts startup accelerator… Ixigo adds AR for trains... Amadeus integrates FairFly… Tech players unveil blockchain for reviews… Read More

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Video: How a travel startup uses Blockchain as part of a wider service

By Kevin May | January 23, 2018

For all the talk of Blockchain-led services on the verge of disrupting the travel industry, there still seems to be very few brands putting it at the heart of what they do. Read More

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Travelport expands merchandising tool to more than 250 airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2018

More than 250 airlines are now using Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool to market branded fares and ancillaries. Read More

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The next wave of booking assistance through WhatsApp

By Jill Menze | January 15, 2018

To solve the traveler conundrum of airplane seat selection, Indian booking engine Goibibo has integrated with WhatsApp. Read More

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Helix buys attractions tech startup Booking Boss

By Kevin May | January 15, 2018

Australia-based Booking Boss, provider of booking and ticketing tools to operators in tours and activities, has sold to Helix Leisure. Read More

News / Startups

UK-based Snaptrip raises £2.1M, acquires Last Minute Cottages

By Jill Menze | January 12, 2018

With a recent investment round tallying £2.1 million, Snaptrip has acquired Last Minute Cottages and is expanding its footprint in the United Kingdom’s holiday rental market. Read More

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Marriott forced to close websites in China

By Kevin May | January 11, 2018

Marriott International has made a strong apology to the Chinese government and taken down its websites in the country following a series of "errors". Read More

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IHG starts major Amadeus tech move with Kimpton

By Kevin May | January 11, 2018

Kimpton is the first group of properties within the InterContinental Hotels Group to switch over to the long-awaited platform provided by Amadeus. Read More

News / Startups

Video: Three approaches to running a travel startup

By Kevin May | January 9, 2018

One has taken in around $450 million funding. Another hasn't brought in any outside capital investment. The other a modest $1.5 million. Read More

News / Distribution

New flight subscription app adds cities, new partner

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2018

SkyHi, a new entrant in the air travel subscription sphere, added 10 cities to its system in December, bringing the total number of destinations served to 49 in the United States, Canada and Europe. Read More