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The next steps for travel are long and led by digital
Opinion / Technology
The next steps for travel are long and led by digital
By Koen Deryckere and Emily Weiss - Accenture | September 6, 2021
Why collaboration and investment in cloud and digital technology will make travel companies future-ready. Read More
Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck
News / Technology
Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2021
Flyr adds ancillary revenue capabilities and fare marketing technology to its existing revenue optimization tech. Read More
Travelport gives marketing innovation challenge to startups
News / Startups
Travelport gives marketing innovation challenge to startups
By Kevin May | September 2, 2021
Travelport Accelerator is part of a new service called Travelport Focus, designed to concentrate on innovation in the industry and which is also supported by AWS. Read More
ATPCO shifts infrastructure to the cloud through Amazon Web Services
News / Distribution
ATPCO shifts infrastructure to the cloud through Amazon Web Services
September 2, 2021
The airline fare-filing and retailing service says the move will allow it to modernize its applications to accelerate expansion to airlines and other partners. Read More
VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
News / Online
VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2021
It's not exactly game on just yet, in the battle by brands to wean themselves off the Google machine, but there is change afoot that could last beyond the pandemic recovery period. Read More
What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
News / Online
What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021
According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values. Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Travel Marketing Tactics
News / Online
PhocusWire Pulse: Travel Marketing Tactics
By PhocusWire | August 31, 2021
We look at issues and trends ranging from challenges for DMOs, death of cookies, retargeting, Google, targeting niches and lots more. Read More
startup-stage-aeropaye
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Aeropaye uses blockchain to automate airline refunds
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2021
 Aeropaye automates the processing of refunds for delayed or cancelled flights, using distributed ledger technology, smart contracts and NDC.   Read More
Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives
News / Distribution
Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021
The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives when they augment ticket sales with ancillary items, such as boarding privileges and seat upgrades. Read More
Travel has new flavors to understand and devour
Opinion / Online
Travel has new flavors to understand and devour
By Andreas Spycher - Mastercard | August 30, 2021
Travel companies are exploring how to satisfy urges from consumers to travel again. The challenge is how to appeal to constantly evolving tastes. Read More
VIDEO: Focusing on the opportunities for travel's recovery
From Our Partners / Online
VIDEO: Focusing on the opportunities for travel's recovery
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2021
With mass vaccinations taking place in many countries and the industry attempting to become operational once more, attention is turning to how companies can and should take advantage of the opportunites... Read More
Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand
Opinion / Online
Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand
By Brian Burch - StackAdapt | August 27, 2021
With digital marketing, travel brands have a unique opportunity to reach an audience that is eager to purchase. Read More
Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery
News / Technology
Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2021
Some believe cryptocurrencies have many applications in travel and their use could potentially aid the industry's recovery as well as setting it up for a better future. Read More
They won't go away even if COVID does - top cybersecurity issues still hitting travel
Opinion / Technology
They won't go away even if COVID does - top cybersecurity issues still hitting travel
By Dominik Birgelen - Oneclick | August 26, 2021
While the industry can expect business to increase as restrictions are lifted, the potential risk of cyber crime will also heighten.  Read More
AirAsia bolsters super app drive with ride-hail service launch
News / Online
AirAsia bolsters super app drive with ride-hail service launch
By Kevin May | August 25, 2021
Other cities in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur will be introduced throughout the remainder of 2021, with Thailand and Indonesia slated for the next phase. Read More
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