Sean O'Neil News

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
News / Distribution
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
Navis, maker of revenue tech for independent resort hotels, revs up its ambition
News / Distribution
Navis, maker of revenue tech for independent resort hotels, revs up its ambition
By Sean O'Neil | May 25, 2016
Navis may have been founded in 1987, but you could say that the boot-strapped technology company,... Read More
SilverDoor consolidates serviced apartments top slot
News / Distribution
SilverDoor consolidates serviced apartments top slot
By Martin Cowen | May 25, 2016
Serviced apartments aggregator SilverDoor has bought its closest competitor Citybase for £2.25... Read More
Google Maps will let brands advertise with promoted pins and other tools
News / Online
Google Maps will let brands advertise with promoted pins and other tools
By Sean O'Neil | May 24, 2016
Travel marketers, take note: On Tuesday, Google took the wraps off of new local search ads on Google... Read More
Peakwork, the next-gen travel distribution company, has been on the ascent
News / Distribution
Peakwork, the next-gen travel distribution company, has been on the ascent
By Sean O'Neil | May 24, 2016
Peakwork, a Düsseldorf-based travel technology company that builds distribution tools, has been... Read More
Datalex lines up China IT partnership
News / Distribution
Datalex lines up China IT partnership
By Martin Cowen | May 24, 2016
Dublin-listed Datalex continues to focus the market's attention onto its growing presence in China and... Read More
Just how valuable are online reviews?
News / Online
Just how valuable are online reviews?
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2016
The influence of online reviews for hotels and other tourism businesses on the purchase decision has... Read More
Startup pitch: TripRebel helps travelers save after they book hotels
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: TripRebel helps travelers save after they book hotels
By Sean O'Neil | May 23, 2016
TripRebel is a consumer travel booking platform with a price-guarantee twist: if a hotel rate drops... Read More
Desktop still rules online travel in Singapore
News / Technology
Desktop still rules online travel in Singapore
By Martin Cowen | May 23, 2016
Desktop is by far the dominant channel in Singapore for searching and booking travel, according to... Read More
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TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
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TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
The funding will support technology improvements, international marketing and expansion of its tour... Read More