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Agencies benefiting from competition among GDSsIndustry lawyer Mark Pestronk says the offers are the best he's ever seen.

TUI adds a touch of augmented reality to tours and activitiesThe company is experimenting with augmented reality on glasses to enable travelers to get more information on what they are...

Priceline powers leisure travel site for Defense DepartmentAmerican Forces Travel is available for current and retired U.S. military members, their families and DOD civilians.

OpenTable customers can use points at KayakBooking Holdings has activated a new loyalty benefit for its online restaurant reservations platform.

Travel agencies' air sales rose 7.1% in 2018

Travel agencies' air sales rose 7.1% in 2018ARC said U.S. travel agencies sold $94.8 billion in airline tickets in 2018, up from $88.5 billion the year prior.

Scott Largay, director of marketing at Largay Travel in Waterbury, Conn., using a VR headset. He is a proponent of virtual reality for agencies but said the quality of content he wants to use isn't available yet.

VR videos helping agents close salesThe virtual reality headset is a powerful sales tool that has grown in quality and affordability.

Google tool translates conversation at the concierge deskThree hotels, including the Caesars Palace Las Vegas, are piloting Interpreter Mode for the Google Assistant.

United and ARC test blockchain technology

United and ARC test blockchain technologyThe companies worked with blockchain solutions provider Blockskye to test the reporting and settlement of airline tickets.

Marriott-Expedia commission battle could trigger industry overhaul

Marriott-Expedia commission battle could trigger industry overhaulMarriott could be successful in getting Expedia to lower its commission rate, but the hotel giant might have to offer full...

Travel Impressions posting VAX tips on FacebookStarting Jan. 4, and continuing every Friday through March 29, Travel Impressions will post a series of training tips to help...

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