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Google chooses Livn to help with transition to ‘Things to Do’ program

Are you a tour operator on the lookout for some love from…

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Pandemic could push consumers to use agents over OTAs, says Barry Mayo

The TravelManagers chairman has also predicted more bricks-and-mortar agents will make the…

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The biggest challenge facing Booking.com and other OTAs

Booking.com's regional boss kicked off this year's Travel Tech. Summit with an…

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“Hotels need to view themselves as technology companies”, says D-EDGE’s Christine Tan

D-EDGE’s Christine Tan recently graced the Travel Weekly couch for a chat…

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Direct is not always best: The benefits of working with OTAs

Travel Weekly’s editor reckons this article is best enjoyed while listening to…

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Turns out influencers have very little influence over travellers

Influencers, more like INFLUENZERS! Sorry, that was terrible. Anyway, here's what actually…

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“Basic customer service will no longer cut it”: Avis’ Ian Jones

To give you an idea of what it takes to win the…

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“Aussies want the security of a travel agent” Wendy Wu’s Tamba Lebbie talks agent relations

We chatted with Lebbie about all things Wendy Wu and why China…

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“Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated” Travellers Choice MD on agents

Think brick and mortar agents are on the decline? Boy have we…

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TripAdvisor is now the top visited before booking travel site: study

A new study reveals TripAdvisor's new dominance in the path to purchase…

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Barry Mayo: “Technology isn’t the threat it’s made out to be”

TravelManager's Barry Mayo says the travel industry needs to embrace technology. All…

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Is this app changing the OTA game?

TravelPirates are changing the game for OTAs, helping travellers seek out the…

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Anthony Goldman on consumers using Webjet: “Go for it”

Positive news about OTAs is about as unlikely and surprising as our…

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Is Webjet’s threat to agents intensifying?

Webjet's growth has surprised even us. We're talking about the huge increase…

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Hotels want more online bookings, won’t invest in tech

We're constantly complaining about problems in the office without doing anything to…

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Over 50% of travel fraud comes from corrupt OTAs

Much like drunk dancing at Christmas parties, travel fraud is a simmering…

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Travel agents and OTAs can coexist: MTA MD

Ding ding ding - no that's not the office doorbell, it's the…

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OTAs are unreliable and misleading: study

Online booking websites being dodgy has become the second most popular topic…

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Hotels want more online bookings, won’t invest in tech

We're constantly complaining about problems in the office without doing anything to…

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Research Reveals The Real Reasons People Abandon Online Purchases

Behavioural Marketing Solutions Company SaleCycle has released the results of key reasons…

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Industry Insider: Steven Slicer is travel’s troublemaker taking business from OTAs

This week in Industry Insider we talk to Steven Slicer of Asia…

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CTM launches new online booking site with Flybuys

The new site aims to be a "one-stop" travel destination for Flybuys…

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Bestjet slaps AFTA with injunction over ATAS snub

AFTA's decision to refuse to renew Bestjet's ATAS accreditation has prompted a…

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Aussies still heading OS despite weak $A: Webjet

Australians are still holidaying overseas in droves despite the weak dollar. But…

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Webjet profit soars to $10m

Online travel company Webjet's half year profit has soared 17 per cent…

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End of road for HotelClub as it integrates with Hotels.com

HotelClub will cease to exist as a standalone brand when it merges…

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Scoopon forges ahead with travel expansion

Signing Getaway's Catriona Rowntree as brand ambassador is just part of Scoopon's…

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Webjet reports strong growth across the board

Webjet has a 20% increase in earnings in its sights for the…

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Lastminute.com.au bursts back onto scene

Lastminute.com.au will attempt to reintroduce its brand to the Australian market with…

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Airbnb trials travel agent-style service

Airbnb is known for making waves in the accommodation sector, but is…

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Why OTAs are missing the point: HotelTonight

Its mobile-only approach is a differentiator, but it's not the truly “disruptive”…

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Meta makes mark on Australia's online travel landscape

Metasearch is becoming a more common feature of the Australian online travel…

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Traditional agents holding OTAs at bay

Bricks and mortar travel agents continue to fend off the threat of…

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We’d like to thank Expedia for buying Wotif: Webjet MD

Online retailer Webjet says it is unfazed by Expedia’s acquisition of long-term…

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Expedia and Wotif union to challenge online status quo

With news of a pending takeover of Wotif by Expedia on the…

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Perfect timing for Expedia-Wotif deal: expert

Expedia’s acquisition of the Wotif Group will catapult the global retailer to…

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Online shake-up ahead as Expedia moves to acquire Wotif

Online retailer Expedia is to acquire the Australia-based Wotif Group in a…

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Online player Kayak in talks with major chains

Despite its late entry to the Australian online travel marketplace, newcomer Kayak…

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Accor direct sales thrive despite OTA surge

Accor claims to be holding its own in the accommodation distribution landscape,…

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