Tnooz recently had the pleasure of participating in the inaugural TravelTraction conference. Created by open standards organization OpenTravel, the half-day event focuses on helping new travel startups gain traction in the industry through connections, knowledge and insight.
The OpenTravel Alliance did something a little different yesterday than its usual preaching about data standards for the travel industry.
Many mobile apps aren’t even apps; rather, they are basic copies of the Web version. And those that are fully realized applications are not necessarily any better, lacking a clear focus on user experience and the desired outcome – a purchase.
Some interesting figures and an update on travel tech trends shared at an OpenJaw customer conference in Dublin last week
Travel analyst Henry Harteveldt says he’s leaving Forrester Research Sept. 1 to form an “industry-focused research company” with travel and airlines, along with healthcare, as the initial focus.
Banish how it used to be carried out – travel inspiration and searching for products has changed immeasurably as consumers find new ways of finding the perfect trip.
Do you understand the true costs of travel payments, how to reduce your exposure to credit card fraud and surcharges or how virtual cards work?
Discussing recent hot topics such as the TripAdvisor-Jetsetter acquisition, hotel wifi, Wordpress and hotels, mobile design and user experience.
Ancillary services are here to stay, so how do travel companies and airlines develop their technology and relationships so that merchandising can work for everyone?