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Are OTAs doing enough to capture consumer attention early in the purchase funnel?
News / Distribution
Are OTAs doing enough to capture consumer attention early in the purchase funnel?
By Nick Vivion | March 23, 2015
OTAs must do more to capture consumer attention earlier in the travel purchase decision funnel, says... Read More
Uber looks local to boost India expansion
News / Technology
Uber looks local to boost India expansion
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2015
Uber has formed a 'strategic partnership' with India's Times Internet to help grow its presence in the... Read More
Surprise! Airbnb comes in dead last as Millennials' preferred accommodation
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Surprise! Airbnb comes in dead last as Millennials' preferred accommodation
By Nick Vivion | March 20, 2015
It's not often that hotels have something to celebrate when it comes to the sharing economy, but a... Read More
Ctrip to reach $112 billion TTV target early
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Ctrip to reach $112 billion TTV target early
By Martin Cowen | March 20, 2015
Ctrip's 2014 earning call reveals a business which is growing not only its revenues but also the... Read More
Virtual try before you buy to change shopping behaviour
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Virtual try before you buy to change shopping behaviour
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2015
Some interesting findings around the potential for virtual reality to push more sales online in this... Read More
Google played hardball with TripAdvisor and Yelp, says leaked FTC report
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Google played hardball with TripAdvisor and Yelp, says leaked FTC report
By Sean O'Neil | March 19, 2015
A report on Google's search practices by the US Federal Trade Commission's bureau of competition has... Read More
C'est plus chic: New Air France video reminds flyers that they are, in fact, not this glamorous
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C'est plus chic: New Air France video reminds flyers that they are, in fact, not this glamorous
By Nick Vivion | March 19, 2015
The new Air France video fits nicely along the trend of smart, engaging and refreshingly different... Read More
Project Loon successfully uses wind patterns to move Internet across continents
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Project Loon successfully uses wind patterns to move Internet across continents
By Nick Vivion | March 19, 2015
Project Loon has successfully managed to surf wind patterns in order to carry Internet from New... Read More
Apple Pay adoption still lags with only single digit participation rate
News / Technology
Apple Pay adoption still lags with only single digit participation rate
By Nick Vivion | March 19, 2015
The latest survey from InfoScout and mobile payments website PYMNTS.com has found Apple Pay adoption... Read More
The main event is now Priceline versus Expedia — so whose round is it?
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The main event is now Priceline versus Expedia — so whose round is it?
By Nick Vivion | March 19, 2015
The ongoing wave of industry consolidation among OTAs-in-pursuit has focused the crowd's attention on... Read More
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