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How engaging the silent traveler can improve the customer experience
Opinion / Online
How engaging the silent traveler can improve the customer experience
By Russ Pedder - Rant & Rave | November 8, 2018
To target the silent traveler, brands need to encourage and empower customers to share honest, real-time feedback. To do this, brands should ensure it’s easy for customers to leave feedback, in their... Read More
Amadeus sees IT and distribution growth slow but revenue numbers still big
News / Distribution
Amadeus sees IT and distribution growth slow but revenue numbers still big
By Kevin May | November 7, 2018
Amadeus has hit over €3.5 billion in revenue for the first nine months of year for the second year in a row. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How to maximize hotel bookings by leveraging the right channel mix
News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! How to maximize hotel bookings by leveraging the right channel mix
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2018
How do you know if you have the right distribution mix for your hotel? Read More
How travel management companies are battling the content gap
News / Distribution
How travel management companies are battling the content gap
By Amanda Metcalf - BTN | November 5, 2018
The travel management company's first purpose was to print paper airline tickets and deliver them to travelers. TMCs since have diversified into duty of care, reporting and consulting, but in order to... Read More
10 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Payment Fraud
Technology
10 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Payment Fraud
By Sift Science | November 1, 2018
A guide for the travel industry from Sift Science and PhocusWire Read More
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News / Distribution
Beyond Air helps Travelport through "challenging" quarter
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2018
Travelport reports third quarter 2018 results with strong gains for payment service eNett. Read More
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News / Technology
Biometric-led travel sees a boost as initiatives take off
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2018
Emirates is claiming a world first with the launch a “biometric path” for travelers at Dubai International Airport. It is one of a number of projects pushing the technology during 2018. Read More
Ctrip's plans for localization: A look at Trip.com one year in
News / Online
Ctrip's plans for localization: A look at Trip.com one year in
By Jill Menze | November 1, 2018
It’s been exactly one year since Ctrip purchased Trip.com - a strategic move by the Chinese online travel powerhouse to bring its services into local Asia Pacific markets. And the past 365 days have so... Read More
Metasearch can survive and thrive (with some tweaks along the way)
News / Online
Metasearch can survive and thrive (with some tweaks along the way)
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2018
We now admit to starting our theme month in October pondering how much discussion there was to be had around metasearch in travel. Read More
The story of Hipmunk: How the metasearch engine turned "suckage" into success
Opinion / Online
The story of Hipmunk: How the metasearch engine turned "suckage" into success
By Adam Goldstein - Hipmunk | October 31, 2018
When we started Hipmunk in 2010, we were trying to solve a problem we faced firsthand: the agony of searching and booking travel. Read More
Freebird looks to consumer channels following $8M investment
News / Startups
Freebird looks to consumer channels following $8M investment
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2018
Freebird announces $8 million in series A funding. Read More
Solid third quarter drives Sabre to increase full-year growth guidance
News / Distribution
Solid third quarter drives Sabre to increase full-year growth guidance
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2018
Sabre has reported a solid third quarter with growth across distribution, airline and hospitality solutions. Read More
Possibility vs. reality: Bringing NDC to life
From Our Partners / Distribution
Possibility vs. reality: Bringing NDC to life
By Kathy Morgan - Sabre | October 29, 2018
NDC is poised to have far-reaching effects in the travel industry, but with all the preparation that is happening, the key statistic of the IATA Leaderboard is an indicator of the timing of these... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright with ... Tye Radcliffe
By PhocusWire | October 29, 2018
As director of distribution at United Airlines, Tye Radcliffe oversees a team responsible for the commercial and technical strategies that allow United to sell its products via external channels. Read More
Q&A: Tech, people and policy - the evolution of travel insurance
From Our Partners / Technology
Q&A: Tech, people and policy - the evolution of travel insurance
By Kevin May | October 29, 2018
Beth Godlin has worked in the travel insurance sector for 25 years, so is well-placed to analyze where it has come from and where it is heading. Read More
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