TravelClick CIO: Changing user experience requires companies to go digital, employ data The travel industry has changed a lot since the rise of the internet. In response, the hospitality industry has had to up its game, working to increase its digital presence to ensure consumers can easily access amenities. Source: Hotel Marketing TravelClick CIO: Changing user experience requires companies to go digital, employ data
Booking.com testing B2B plattform for travel agents Travel agents who join the platform will be eligible for similar partner benefits as all Booking.com affiliate partners. The company currently has some 12,500 affiliates. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com testing B2B plattform for travel agents
JTB acquires Kuoni Global Travel Services Barely a month after Thomas Cook purchased Kuoni’s Global Travel Services’ DMC network in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, JTB today acquired all shares of Kuoni Global Travel Services for an undisclosed price. Source: Hotel Marketing JTB acquires Kuoni Global Travel Services
OTAs will feel the biggest impact of Europe’s new package travel regulations The new European Package Travel Directive will mean OTAs no longer have a “get-out-of-jail-free-card” to escape regulations. Source: Hotel Marketing OTAs will feel the biggest impact of Europe’s new package travel regulations