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App economy still struggling with retention
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App economy still struggling with retention
By Martin Cowen | February 14, 2017
AppsFlyer's latest look at the state of app engagement shows that, on a global scale, retaining users... Read More
KKR buys Travelopia for £325 million and targets Chinese outbound
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KKR buys Travelopia for £325 million and targets Chinese outbound
By Martin Cowen | February 14, 2017
European travel group TUI has sold off a batch of specialist businesses for £325 million to KKR, with... Read More
Paytm ramps up travel category after blockbuster start
News / Technology
Paytm ramps up travel category after blockbuster start
By Martin Cowen | February 13, 2017
India's mobile payments and marketplace platform Paytm has its sights set on becoming a major player... Read More
AccorHotels roots ideas in the business through Gen-Y committee
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AccorHotels roots ideas in the business through Gen-Y committee
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2017
AccorHotels made the industry sit up about two years ago when it earmarked €225 million for digital... Read More
Social is more than likes, it is about dimensions
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Social is more than likes, it is about dimensions
By Martin Cowen | February 10, 2017
Growth strategy specialist agency Vivaldi has analysed the performance of 11 airlines in terms of... Read More
Trivago the standout performer for Expedia in 2016 as it goes it alone
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Trivago the standout performer for Expedia in 2016 as it goes it alone
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2017
Travel comparison site Trivago emerged with strong 2016 numbers as Expedia reported its final quarter... Read More
Corporates failing to adopt the tech that can keep out-of-policy travellers in line
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Corporates failing to adopt the tech that can keep out-of-policy travellers in line
By Martin Cowen | February 9, 2017
Certify's 2017 Expense Management Trends report reveals the disconnect between travel policy... Read More
Busy Rooms acquires Hotelwebservice to expand in Europe
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Busy Rooms acquires Hotelwebservice to expand in Europe
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2017
Hotel reservation specialist Busy Rooms is strengthening its presence in Europe with the acquisition... Read More
Sabre's new CEO to focus tech investment on returns and speed to market
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Sabre's new CEO to focus tech investment on returns and speed to market
By Martin Cowen | February 8, 2017
Sabre's recently appointed president and CEO, Sean Menke, has shared with analysts his vision for the... Read More
Hotel Jen collects social data for night life push
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Hotel Jen collects social data for night life push
By Linda Fox | February 8, 2017
Hotel Jen, part of Shangri-La, is running a quirky campaign focused on things to do after dark in the... Read More
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The company recently launched AI token spend management to help finance and technical teams understand... Read More
Startup Stage: Tripician uses AI to build verified, collaborative travel itineraries
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Startup Stage: Tripician uses AI to build verified, collaborative travel itineraries
The startup combines AI-powered trip planning with live place verification, feasibility checks and... Read More