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The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book
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The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book
By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2018
In the early days of metasearch, roughly the first decade of the 21st century, the model was strictly one of price comparison and referral.    Read More
Ctrip Q2 2018
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Ctrip posts across-the-board gains, huge Skyscanner revenue in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | September 5, 2018
Ctrip posted gains in all of its major categories in the second quarter of 2018, with total revenue of $1.1 billion, a 13% increase over the same period in 2017 and a 9% increase from the three months... Read More
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 4: Exit strategy
News / Startups
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 4: Exit strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2018
For the final piece in our month-long series on startups, we gathered learnings from three companies that have been purchased in recent years. Read More
Startups part 1 investors' perspective
News / Startups
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 1: The investors’ perspective
By Mitra Sorrells | August 7, 2018
This month we're digging into the topic of startups, aiming to understand the challenges and opportunities from the perspective of various players in the field, beginning with insights from venture... Read More
SITA airport tech plays role in making FIFA World Cup a success
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SITA airport tech plays role in making FIFA World Cup a success
By Marisa Garcia | August 6, 2018
The recent 2018 FIFA World Cup captivated audiences and drew visitors to Russia, but it also set new standards for technology in travel. A recent report by SITA shows that more than 1.2 million pas Read More
Under-30 traveler survey
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What under-30 travelers want when researching, booking and experiencing trips
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2018
Younger travelers – those under 30 years old – represented 23% of all international arrivals in 2017, creating a market valued at more than $280 billion.  Read More
Ctrip eyes Asian and global presence with Trip.com’s diversifying services
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Ctrip eyes Asian and global presence with Trip.com’s diversifying services
By Sponsored Content | July 31, 2018
This is an article from TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative.  As one of the world’s major online travel agencies, Ctrip is eyeing not only Chinese citizen Read More
In The Big Chair - Jane Sun of Ctrip
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In The Big Chair - Jane Sun of Ctrip
By Jill Menze | July 17, 2018
Jane Sun joined Ctrip in 2005 and took the reins as CEO in 2016. As Ctrip grows globally, Sun sees opportunities in tours and activities for Chinese travelers and hopes to see international business... Read More
QOTW: Something about embracing the mess
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QOTW: Something about embracing the mess
By PhocusWire | July 13, 2018
Quote from James Ferguson, senior design manager at Skyscanner, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More
Customer experience part 1 digital design
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Reimagining customer experience, part 1: digital design
By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2018
This month we're exploring the topic of customer experience across the travel space. We begin with a look at how brands are designing their digital interfaces - websites and apps - to create an... Read More
Skyscanner and ForwardKeys partner for improved flight intelligence
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Skyscanner and ForwardKeys partner for improved flight intelligence
By Marisa Garcia | June 20, 2018
Skyscanner and travel trends analyst ForwardKeys have partnered  to enhance the statistics they gather on air travel patterns. The collaboration will enable two new ForwardKeys flight searches tool Read More
Yapta targets leisure travelers through Skyscanner, Traxo partnerships
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Yapta targets leisure travelers through Skyscanner, Traxo partnerships
By Jill Menze | June 19, 2018
Price-tracking tool Yapta is broadening its offerings for leisure travelers through new partnerships with Skyscanner and Traxo. Read More
VIDEO: Why Asia is eating the world
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VIDEO: Why Asia is eating the world
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2018
A rapid-fire presentation is perhaps the perfect metaphor to outline the fast, jaw-dropping growth and influence of the Asia region. Read More
Skyscanner new CEO
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Skyscanner executive shift: Dove to CEO, Williams heads to chair role
By Mitra Sorrells | May 30, 2018
Skyscanner chief technology officer Bryan Dove is now CEO of the Edinburgh-based company, moving into a role that had been held by co-founder Gareth Williams.   Read More
Singapore Airlines adds NDC connection with Skyscanner
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Singapore Airlines adds NDC connection with Skyscanner
By Marisa Garcia | May 30, 2018
Singapore Airlines has partnered with Skyscanner to launch the airline’s first New Distribution Capability connection offering customers more convenient access to SIA flights. Customers who can now Read More
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