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News / Distribution

Booking Holdings breaks down private accommodation revenues for first time, now at 20% of total

By Mitra Sorrells | February 27, 2019

As part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial report, Booking Holdings is disclosing details on Booking.com's alternative accommodations business, which now accounts for 20% of the... Read More

News / Technology

IHG pilots attribute pricing as next stage of reservation system kicks in

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2019

IHG begins phase two of its Amadeus-built Guest Reservation System development, four years after the project first started. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo widens focus to offer mid-term rentals

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2019

Following a number of acquisitions, HomeToGo is widening its service to offer mid-term rental accommodation. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com highlights its breadth of accommodations in new U.S. ad campaign

By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2019

Booking.com is launching a new brand marketing campaign that encourages U.S. consumers to stop dreaming and start booking. Read More

Interview / Online

Q&A: Tujia CBO Jennifer Li on Chinese homestays, overseas growth, Airbnb

By Jill Menze | February 26, 2019

The former CEO of Ctrip’s homestay business explains Tujia’s growth strategy, its relationship with Ctrip and SiteMinder and the home-share opportunities in China and beyond. Read More

News / Distribution

Peakwork invests in Chinese partner Zhouyou Technology

By Kevin May | February 25, 2019

Zhouyou Technology received an undisclosed investment from its European partner Peakwork, in a bid to expand dynamic packaging services in China. Read More

News / Distribution

Customer details stolen from Amadeus distributor in India

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2019

Customer information was stolen from Resbird Technologies, an independent distributor for Amadeus in India, in January 2019 by a local employee. Read More

News / Distribution

China, part 4: The digital distribution model

By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2019

For the final piece in our China theme month, we explore the diverse digital distribution landscape. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor goes down experiences route as it unveils All loyalty platform

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2019

Accor has unveiled its new loyalty platform All combining its loyalty program and distribution. Read More

News / Technology

ATPCO boosts retail solution with complete integration of Routehappy

By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2019

ATPCO says its full integration of Routehappy products and staff is boosting its retail solutions and driving future innovation. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia Partner Solutions builds partner program for tech companies

By Linda Fox | February 21, 2019

Expedia Partner Solutions says it wants to establish a closer relationship via its certified technology partner program. Read More

Opinion / Online

The mobile-first world holds tremendous revenue potential for hoteliers - here's why

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | February 20, 2019

As the travel planning process increases in complexity, hoteliers need to find ways to engage their best potential guests across multiple touch points and across all devices, especially mobile. Read More