Sean O'Neil News

Skyscanner rolls out flight search chat bot for Facebook Messenger
News / Technology
Skyscanner rolls out flight search chat bot for Facebook Messenger
By Sean O'Neil | May 26, 2016
Users of Facebook Messenger (or people who go to Skyscanner's Facebook page and send it a private... Read More
Social dining platform BonAppetour raises $500,000
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Social dining platform BonAppetour raises $500,000
By Sean O'Neil | May 26, 2016
BonAppetour, a startup that connects travelers with hosts who prepare meals, has raised a $500,000... Read More
Online travel in Southeast Asia primed for long-term growth
News / Distribution
Online travel in Southeast Asia primed for long-term growth
By Martin Cowen | May 26, 2016
China dominates the APAC growth story, but new research from Google and Temasek shows that online... Read More
Moving beyond tour booking, Zozi adds ticketing for events, museums
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Moving beyond tour booking, Zozi adds ticketing for events, museums
By Sean O'Neil | May 26, 2016
Zozi, the software provider for the experiences market, thinks that bringing its reservation and... Read More
Volkswagen invests $300 million in Gett
News / Technology
Volkswagen invests $300 million in Gett
By Martin Cowen | May 26, 2016
Car makers are becoming increasingly involved in what used to be the taxi app sector, with Gett and... Read More
Removing friction at the airport using mobile and blockchain
News / Technology
Removing friction at the airport using mobile and blockchain
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2016
SITA Lab has begun researching how blockchain might be used to improve how passengers are identified... Read More
5 often neglected truths about online travel marketing
News / Online
5 often neglected truths about online travel marketing
By Sean O'Neil | May 25, 2016
Travel brands have been swimming upstream against a current, focusing on 5% of their traffic and... Read More
With new investment, HRS amplifies its corporate travel push, to outflank its rivals
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With new investment, HRS amplifies its corporate travel push, to outflank its rivals
By Sean O'Neil | May 25, 2016
HRS, the giant of digital hotel distribution, has expanded into the Australian market by investing in... Read More
Machines are in, as passengers seek self-service technology throughout the journey
News / Technology
Machines are in, as passengers seek self-service technology throughout the journey
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2016
Self-service is in and human interaction is out -- or at least that's the case when it comes to... Read More
Thomas Cook Airlines gets cute with cats in latest digital-only campaign
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Thomas Cook Airlines gets cute with cats in latest digital-only campaign
By Martin Cowen | May 25, 2016
"Fluffy kittens" is a derisory phrase used by the high and mighty in their ivory towers who want to... Read More
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