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Exciting, new companies in the travel industry
Travelers United (formerly Consumer Travel Alliance) recently attended the top international online travel conference in Los Angeles called The Phocuswright Conference. It is one of the most credible and quoted sources for data, information and analysis in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The conference organizers are a travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. Each year their conference draws the most renowned names in the travel industry, while also featuring up-and-coming stars. The articles below will give you some insight as to the direction the travel industry is headed with “big data” and also highlight some exciting, new companies.
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Emerging companies in the travel field
A report from the world’s top online travel conference, PhoCusWright. After listening for a full day to pitches from 35 innovators I have picked out my favorites.
Travel industry craves customer data, while airlines restrict theirs
In the world of travel, there is a tug-of-war between those crave more data and those who want to restrict it to enhance market power.
Could shortsighted airline refund policies lead to an outbreak?
The deadly Ebola virus has arrived in the United States just in time for the holiday travel season, carrying fear and uncertainty with it.
How Marriott’s free WiFi offer is anti-consumer
Marriott made travel industry news last week by announcing that starting in January, all members of their Marriott Rewards program, not just the elites, will receive free WiFi for their stays.
Top 15 tips for surviving economy class travel on long distance flights With smart planning, some useful products, and intelligent flying, it’s possible to mitigate the problems of long distance flying, even in economy seating, and arrive at your destination ready to go. Here are Ned Levi’s top 15 tips for surviving economy-class travel on long distance flights.
4 historic US military sites to remember our Veterans
Veteran’s Day gives each American a special opportunity to not just honor the memory of our service men and women who gave their lives for us, but also to honor living veterans.
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