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Retailing for hoteliers: What it is and what you need to do

By Diane Merlino | April 17, 2019

From selling guest rooms and hotel services differently to monetizing under-utilized spaces and partnering with local businesses on experiences, a new model of retailing is slowly taking hold in the... Read More

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University stakes claim on first AI-powered travel guide

By Linda Fox | April 12, 2019

The University of Surrey and Open University have created an AI-driven app to enhance a travel guidebook with digital content. Read More

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TripAdvisor launches new cruise vertical

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2019

TripAdvisor is expanding its platform to include cruise content, reviews and price comparison. Read More

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Lonely Planet acquires TRILL to make its visual content bookable

By Jill Menze | April 3, 2019

Lonely Planet will use TRILL's technology, which turns Instagram posts into bookable experiences, to cultivate a community of influencers. Read More

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VIDEO: Bringing an immersive experience to destination activities

By Kevin May | April 2, 2019

Similar to advances in the movie industry in recent decades, technology can give visitors a new way to experience a destination. Read More

TripAdvisor opens hotel Sponsored Placements

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TripAdvisor expands Sponsored Placements for hotels, adds new features

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2019

TripAdvisor's Sponsored Placements for accommodations are now available to any property that provides rates and availability on the platform. Read More

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Airlines, cruise lines see big gains in WeChat engagement

By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2019

According to a report from Dragon Trail Interactive, the top 10 airlines and cruise lines saw significant increases in WeChat activity in 2018. Read More

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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

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What's on the minds of 600+ travel marketers? Personalization - and Facebook

By Jill Menze | February 21, 2019

Sojern's massive survey of more of travel marketers identifies key challenges and priorities for advertisers in 2019. Read More

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A practical guide for affordable virtual reality productions in travel

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | February 12, 2019

VR has one big downside: Creating professional-level content is expensive - some might say prohibitively expensive. Read More

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China, part 1: The big (and getting bigger) picture

By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2019

Travel brands and suppliers need to be aware that the Chinese travel market is not only growing - it is also changing. Read More

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TUI adds a touch of (augmented) reality to tours and activities

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2019

TUI Destination Experiences is experimenting with augmented reality on glasses to enable travelers to get more information on what they are seeing. Read More

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When it comes to guest personalization, price is only one piece of the puzzle

By Valerie Castillo - TrustYou | January 23, 2019

A new hotel brand, Life House, is currently testing an algorithmic pricing system based on customer profiles, history, spending habits and even social media followers. Read More