technology
Are GDSs fit for purpose? A checklist
In recent months we have seen several airlines ratchet up their rhetoric against the global distribution systems (GDSs), namely, Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport, and Travelsky. In particular some airline CEOs have […]
Hotels need to get innovative if they want guests to “stop clicking around”
The decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to enshrine rate parity between hotels and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has created a new impetus for the hotel sector […]
4 Myths of Revenue Management
Revenue management doesn’t often find itself associated with mythical unicorns or other infamous folklore, but there are still some very common misconceptions that tend to swirl around the importance of […]
Airbnb has no plans for an API to integrate with its new trip platform…yet
Airbnb has often talked about looking beyond the home, and this week it moved closer to that goal with a platform launch that consolidates all your trip needs into a single […]
Next Generation PMS to Play Key Role Enhancing Guest Experience
NB: This is an article from Agilysys New eBook Provides Roadmap for Hoteliers Looking for New PMS Technology Agilysys, a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, […]
Kayak’s CEO critiques Google, Airbnb, and others
Steve Hafner, co-founder and chief executive of Kayak, is living up to his reputation for being one of the liveliest annual on-stage interviewees at the Phocuswright Conference. On-stage he says […]
Google is Switching to a Mobile First Index
Earlier this year, we published an article on Google’s search algorithm update, which gave preference to mobile-friendly websites in mobile search results. Now, 6 months later, Google has announced that […]
Google AdWords vs. Facebook Ads
There are currently over 3.4 billion internet users around the world, and as online store owners we want to reach as many of them as possible. There are two main […]
Amadeus calls for common data standards in Hotel Industry
The hotel industry is fragmented, and so are the standards it uses to categorize its data. The industry would be better able to communicate with each other if its systems […]
Mobile at the Forefront of Hotel Technology
“A lot can happen in 40 years, but when it comes to technology, 40-years is like going back to the days of Moses or the Roman Empire.” Richard Goodwin… and […]