27/08/2009

News Update - August 27, 2009

Source: m-travel.com...

Should the OTA-hotel relationship vary as per the economic conditions?...
IN-DEPTH: Starwood’s Devdutta Banerjee on the role of OTAs in India Suppliers acknowledge that online-direct can turn out to be more expensive than traditional GDS distribution if not properly controlled. There are various costs related to marketing/advertising, customer servicing, credit...

Hugo Burge talks innovation and the magic of the travel industry...
This week’s Get Funded Show@World Travel Market podcast is from Hugo Burge Executive Chairman of Cheapflights and Founder of Howzat Media. Offering some great advice for up and coming travel companies as well as tips on investment; Hugo’s podcast is...

IN-DEPTH: Combating budget and resources constraints as an independent hotel...
Small companies and independent hotel chains refer to lack of resources and a limited budget to invest in high-end technology as major challenges associated with revenue management. Key executives in such organisations manage several roles simultaneously. They oversee all revenue...

Continental adds $50 international checked-bag fee...
Continental Airlines has made changes to its checked baggage policy for customers traveling between Europe and the United States, including U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Customers who purchase certain economy class tickets for travel...

Thompson Holidays and easyJet move into IMRG-Hitwise’s top 50 e-tailers...
Thompson Holidays and easyJet have made their entry in the top 10 standing in the IMRG-Hitwise Hot Shops List of the top 50 UK e-retailers, a key indicator of online merchant performance. The list saw Thomas Cook rise 14 positions...

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