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Online travel agencies leave hotels at the door when it comes to mobile booking
News / Technology
Online travel agencies leave hotels at the door when it comes to mobile booking
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2015
Consumers are opting to book hotels via online travel agencies rather than direct with suppliers when... Read More
Blockchain technology has payments promise for travel companies
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Blockchain technology has payments promise for travel companies
By Sean O'Neil | September 15, 2015
Blockchain, the computer network underpinning Bitcoin, is touted as a way to save airlines, hotel... Read More
Gatwick Airport - a distribution disruptor?
News / Distribution
Gatwick Airport - a distribution disruptor?
By Martin Cowen | September 15, 2015
"World-first" is an overused phrase in travel technology, but Gatwick Airport, of all places, has made... Read More
Ancillary revenue, or should that be merchandising? Who cares, it's on the up
News / Distribution
Ancillary revenue, or should that be merchandising? Who cares, it's on the up
By Linda Fox | September 15, 2015
The latest airline ancillary revenue tome is out and yes, you guessed it, airlines continue to see... Read More
Startup pitch: MyRoomIn, which books particular rooms at luxury hotels, lands Euro 800K
News / Online
Startup pitch: MyRoomIn, which books particular rooms at luxury hotels, lands Euro 800K
By Sean O'Neil | September 14, 2015
MyRoomIn is a Paris-based startup that's built a luxury hotel booking platform. In a twist, MyRoomIn... Read More
Adara, the travel data startup, lands $23M in a Series C round
News / Online
Adara, the travel data startup, lands $23M in a Series C round
By Sean O'Neil | September 14, 2015
Adara, maker of a business intelligence platform for the travel industry, has secured $23 million in... Read More
Airline group IATA touts study suggesting that NDC has value to corporate travel buyers
News / Distribution
Airline group IATA touts study suggesting that NDC has value to corporate travel buyers
By Sean O'Neil | September 11, 2015
The leading global airline lobbying group is promoting a study that says corporate travel buyers will... Read More
Startup pitch: WeTravel wants to carry some of the load for trip organisers
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Startup pitch: WeTravel wants to carry some of the load for trip organisers
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2015
After time spent working with the Red Cross and organising the occasional tour, WeTravel co-founder... Read More
Qunar gets closer to Baidu (or is Baidu getting closer to Qunar?)
News / Distribution
Qunar gets closer to Baidu (or is Baidu getting closer to Qunar?)
By Martin Cowen | September 10, 2015
Qunar has announced a "strengthening of its strategic alliance" with majority shareholder Baidu, which... Read More
Make It Social, a group bookings tech startup, debuts API for large enterprises
News / Online
Make It Social, a group bookings tech startup, debuts API for large enterprises
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2015
Edinburgh is famed both for its tourist attractions and for being a blossoming tech hub. Now a... Read More
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