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Skyscanner's take on the future of distribution
News / Technology
Skyscanner's take on the future of distribution
By Martin Cowen | March 22, 2017
Skyscanner believes that the lines between direct and indirect distribution are blurring and is... Read More
Biometrics, blockchain and future transport - key takeaways for travel from SXSW
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Biometrics, blockchain and future transport - key takeaways for travel from SXSW
By Nick Vivion | March 21, 2017
EThis year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, was far more muted than recent years. The annual tech,... Read More
Frequent flyer programmes distance themselves from miles flown
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Frequent flyer programmes distance themselves from miles flown
By Martin Cowen | March 21, 2017
The theory and practice of frequent flyer programmes (FFPs) is the latest subject to be covered in the... Read More
International travellers have another taxi booking option
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International travellers have another taxi booking option
By Martin Cowen | March 21, 2017
A new global network of ridesharing apps has been created, led by Careem in the Middle East and Yidao... Read More
Virtual reality seat maps? NDC goes leftfield
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Virtual reality seat maps? NDC goes leftfield
By Martin Cowen | March 17, 2017
Airlines Technology has worked up a proof of concept which could allow airlines to sell assigned seats... Read More
Hailo disappears into the Waterloo sunset as Mytaxi takes over
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Hailo disappears into the Waterloo sunset as Mytaxi takes over
By Martin Cowen | March 16, 2017
Mytaxi, the European taxi app majority owned by Daimler Group, has completed the rebrand of Hailo in... Read More
ABTA website security breach hits 43,000 people
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ABTA website security breach hits 43,000 people
By Martin Cowen | March 16, 2017
ABTA, the UK travel trade association, has admitted its abta.com website suffered a data security... Read More
As social media evolves, travellers demand joined-up customer service
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As social media evolves, travellers demand joined-up customer service
By Nick Vivion | March 15, 2017
Customer service has always been one of the most challenging areas of any service-based business. This... Read More
Airbnb, a rumour of Chinese state funding and implications for home rental
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Airbnb, a rumour of Chinese state funding and implications for home rental
By Martin Cowen | March 14, 2017
One of the Chinese government's biggest investment funds reportedly put $100 million into Airbnb's... Read More
Lessons from Snapchat - travel and hospitality brands getting it right
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Lessons from Snapchat - travel and hospitality brands getting it right
By Nick Vivion | March 14, 2017
With every new platform comes the inevitable sighs from overworked digital marketers. “Not another... Read More
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