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PressPlay raises $500k in novel bid for on-seat entertainment
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PressPlay raises $500k in novel bid for on-seat entertainment
By Nick Vivion | August 20, 2014
New Delhi-based PressPlay Entertainment has raised a $500k angel round to expand its novel approach to... Read More
Study: At upscale hotels, guest acquisition costs are devouring room revenue growth
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Study: At upscale hotels, guest acquisition costs are devouring room revenue growth
By Sean O'Neil | August 20, 2014
Guest acquisition costs are escalating at the same clip as room revenue growth, according to a new,... Read More
Google tests new hotel search, pushes Hotel Price Ads to second click
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Google tests new hotel search, pushes Hotel Price Ads to second click
By Nick Vivion | August 20, 2014
Google has been testing an evolved hotel search layout, leaning more on its mobile layout for hotel... Read More
Trip.me plots expansion following Series A funding
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Trip.me plots expansion following Series A funding
By Linda Fox | August 20, 2014
Itinerary planning startup Trip.me has announced undisclosed Series A funding led by Recruit Holdings... Read More
Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
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Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014
The Expedia brand has teased a new tablet app for Android and iOS, revealing a strategic move towards... Read More
Travel technology, boutique bidding, and innovations in travel [VIDEO]
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Travel technology, boutique bidding, and innovations in travel [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014
Travel technology, boutique bidding and innovations in travel from Airbnb and Concur were all recent... Read More
TripAdvisor's Airfarewatchdog quietly launches curated hotel picks
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TripAdvisor's Airfarewatchdog quietly launches curated hotel picks
By Sean O'Neil | August 18, 2014
TripAdvisor-owned Airfarewatchdog has unveiled a curated hotels recommendation service. Still in... Read More
Lastminute.com future in question as Sabre touts sale?
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Lastminute.com future in question as Sabre touts sale?
By Linda Fox | August 18, 2014
The rumour mill is running with speculation that Sabre has put a For Sale sign over UK-based... Read More
YouTube sees spike in consumption of branded travel videos
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YouTube sees spike in consumption of branded travel videos
By Nick Vivion | August 15, 2014
YouTube has seen a year-over-year spike in consumption of branded travel videos, with views of travel... Read More
How Pinterest Messaging could transform travel planning
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How Pinterest Messaging could transform travel planning
By Nick Vivion | August 14, 2014
Pinterest is the world's most popular engagement platform, as the entire purpose of the product is to... Read More
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The deal will expand SITA’s airline operations software portfolio, helping carriers anticipate... Read More
Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
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Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
Wyndham said its voice and guest communications platforms are driving efficiency as well as revenue.... Read More