Category: Industry News

Jul 20 2015

Worlds Most Favourite Airline

by Anson David

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently published their latest World Airline Transport Statistics 2014 listing the top airlines based on passengers. At the top of the list Ryanair was confirmed as the world’s favourite...

Jul 18 2015

Industry News, Technology

78% of Tourists Use Their Phone Abroad

by Anson David

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A survey by leading inflight connectivity provider, AeroMobile, has revealed that 78% of tourists use their phone abroad. The survey, carried out by OnePoll, shows SMS to be the most popular...

Jul 17 2015

Industry News

Booking.com to add homestays

by Anson David

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Tnooz has recently revealed Booking.com‘s intention to add homestays to their inventory. After the group’s flirt with vacation rentals through Villas.com, they are now looking at expanding another niche in...

Jul 15 2015

Industry News, Technology

Google Glass to Help Guest Interaction

by Anson David

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The feasible uses of Google Glass especially in the hospitality industry have been under my radar for some time now but little has really attracted my curiosity. That’s until the UK-based...

Jul 06 2015

Industry News

Copyright on Panorama – EU Parliament to decide

by Anson David

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German MEP Julia Reda tabled a proposal in front of the European Parliament which could make the online sharing of travel photos and video footage illegal. Are we nuts? On the 9th...

Jul 02 2015

Industry News

Ryanair Accepts Cash Payments in Greece

by Anson David

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Bloomberg has reported that the low-cost airline Ryanair will be accepting hard cash from Greek customers who wish to purchase flight tickets. This decision by Ryanair seems to be connected...

Jun 30 2015

Industry News

Authorities to Investigate Fake Hotel Reviews

by Anson David

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The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has announced that they will be investigating a number of undisclosed online companies suspected of “potentially misleading practices”. Amongst the alleged misconduct, the...

Jun 26 2015

Industry News

Top-10 Most Tourism-Ready European Countries

by Anson David

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In it’s 9th annual Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report, the World Economic Forum has recently published the top performers in tourism-readiness. Travel and tourism being an important industry in many countries, is...

Jun 25 2015

Hospitality, Industry News

Robots in Hospitality?

by Anson David

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No, the title is not a teaser. It is actually happening and I just cannot get my head around it! I just can’t! Bear with me a second. People travel...

Jun 25 2015

Industry News

Malta puts money where their mouth is

by Anson David

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According to the Travel and Tourism report 2015 published by the World Economic Forum, the Mediterranean island of Malta is on top of the game – at least in terms...