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How marketers should use Facebook's new Trip Consideration tool

By MDG | May 4, 2018

When planning a future trip, many people may have a beach getaway or hiking adventure in mind—but they still may be wondering where to go. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why travel marketers should be "less perfect and more honest"

By Ari Lewine - TripleLift | May 1, 2018

For many families, a vacation is a huge investment. Paying for airfare, hotel rooms, meals and excursions for a family of any size typically costs thousands of dollars - not to mention valuable vacation... Read More

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HomeAway tips wider shift from guest fees, admits brand complexity with VRBO

By Kevin May | April 27, 2018

The fee structure in vacation rentals is likely to shift more towards to suppliers rather than guests over time, Expedia Group predicts. Read More

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RedAwning expands into vacation rental services with Blizzard acquisition

By Kevin May | April 27, 2018

Vacation rental platform RedAwning has bought web services company Blizzard Internet Marketing in a bid to expand its technology services to property managers. Read More

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Expedia Group ticks solid start box for 2018, helped by HomeAway

By Mitra Sorrells | April 26, 2018

Expedia Group recorded a 15% increase in total gross bookings and a 15% increase in revenue to $2.5 billion for the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period last year. Read More

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Data analytics partnership offers new "holistic" insights for DMOs

By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2018

Travel data co-op ADARA and travel market research firm Longwoods International are collaborating to give destination marketing organizations a deeper understanding of their visitors and the... Read More

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TripAdvisor reminds the giants: we're still huge and influential

By Kevin May | April 12, 2018

The conversation in online travel circles has been dominated this year by new entrants and the age-old battles. Read More

Opinion / Online

Amazon's options for disrupting online travel: try or buy

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | April 11, 2018

Will it or won't it - the subject of Amazon’s potential to disrupt the travel industry is back in vogue once more. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why now is the time for travel brands to go mobile-first

By Mark Rabe - Sojern | April 6, 2018

It’s popular to talk about the impact that smartphones have had and with good reason. In recent years, since smartphone introduction, there has been a dramatic shift in the way people engage with brands... Read More

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Metasearch power plays: What hoteliers need to know about staying competitive

By Viewpoints | March 22, 2018

This is a viewpoint from Tim Davis, CEO of Pace Dimensions. . Most hoteliers understand how metasearch advertising influences the deals visible to consumers. Bid too low and your listing won’t show Read More

Notated News / Technology

Revinate, SmarterTravel, Sabre and more news briefs today...

By PhocusWire | March 20, 2018

In today’s wrap-up of news in brief: Revinate partners with Protel… Sabre ups CRM game… SmarterTravel assists advertisers… Travefy expands city guides… Aeromexico extends deal with Sabre... Read More

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VIDEO: The traveler's digital path to purchase explained

By Kevin May | March 19, 2018

The belief that the "average traveler" is just a myth is gaining further weight with the release of a study detailing the myriad of routes taken to buy a trip. Read More

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You’ve been harvested: Why travel marketers should be worried about Cambridge Analytica

By Nick Vivion | March 19, 2018

This is a new weekly-ish column from the editorial staff that will cover current events from a direct perspective based on our team's expertise in travel, hospitality, and technology. In case yo Read More

Opinion / Online

What destinations can learn from data around March Madness

By Scott Garner - ADARA | March 19, 2018

For the NCAA basketball tournament, college loyalists are traveling in shows of support for their favorite teams. Here’s how the Arizona Office of Tourism used travel data to quantify the impact of its... Read More