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News / Technology
New trends in AI-driven predictive pricing and bundling
By Phocuswright Research | July 2, 2018
The concepts of personalization, big data analysis and dynamic pricing/offers have been discussed and debated in the press for a number of years, though limited evidence exists of any wide-level... Read More
Corporate travel and the impact of NDC
Distribution
Corporate travel and the impact of NDC
By PhocusWire | July 2, 2018
Corporate travel is a unique segment within the overall travel market with an estimated spend of $1.3 trillion in 2016. Read More
Tripsta web agency halts operations amid financial row
News / Online
Tripsta web agency halts operations amid financial row
By Kevin May | June 29, 2018
Online travel agency group Tripsta has suspended operations in the wake of a failed new business plan that is being blamed on "certain partners". Read More
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News / Online
QOTW: Something about how easy it is to burn cash
By PhocusWire | June 29, 2018
Quote from Craig Paddock, director of search for MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More
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News / Technology
How airlines can improve customer service via their apps
By Jill Menze | June 29, 2018
Consumers primarily communicate via social networks and messaging apps on their mobile devices, which means airlines should be utilizing those channels to offer customer support. But how many have an... Read More
OAG Plug and Play partnership
News / Startups
OAG partners with Plug and Play to spur innovation for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 28, 2018
OAG, a global provider of air travel data, has partnered with Plug and Play, a startup accelerator and innovation platform, to help travel startups disrupt the future of travel.  Read More
CellPoint Mobile launches new engine to increase direct bookings, reach mobile customers
News / Technology
CellPoint Mobile launches new engine to increase direct bookings, reach mobile customers
By Jill Menze | June 28, 2018
CellPoint Mobile has unveiled a new product to address two travel provider pain points: securing direct bookings and reaching a mobile-first audience. Read More
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News / Online
eDreams Odigeo hits record revenue milestone
By Kevin May | June 27, 2018
European travel group eDreams Odigeo has reached €500 million in annual revenue for the first time in its history, crediting growth in mobile as a significant factor. Read More
WeChat marketing for travel
News / Online
Q&A: How brands are using WeChat to attract travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2018
Travel brands and destinations are vying for the attention of Chinese travelers – already a massive market with an estimated 130.5 million outbound trips made in 2017 and projections of 10% growth... Read More
The fragmented landscape of travel brands in Google’s organic search
News / Online
The fragmented landscape of travel brands in Google’s organic search
By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2018
The usual suspects in travel and hospitality are the most successful at leading the Google search game, but more than half of the total market share is still up for grabs.   Read More
Modern travel marketing, part 4: Paid search
News / Online
Modern travel marketing, part 4: Paid search
By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2018
PPC, when done right, can drive relevant conversions, but when done wrong can quickly rack up huge bills with nothing to show for the expense. Read More
Study shows evolution of Google real estate for travel searches
News / Online
Study shows evolution of Google real estate for travel searches
By Kevin May | June 22, 2018
Consumers looking for travel products on Google are now faced with fewer "organic blue links", with space given over to the search giant's own tools and services. Read More
Cleartrip buys FlyIn in record Middle East deal as online travel arena heats up
News / Online
Cleartrip buys FlyIn in record Middle East deal as online travel arena heats up
By Kevin May | June 21, 2018
A corporate roll-up has emerged in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia's largest online travel agency FlyIn becomes part of Cleartrip. Read More
VIDEO: Number-crunching the Hopper way
News / Technology
VIDEO: Number-crunching the Hopper way
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2018
Hopper would perhaps be the first to admit that it spent a lot of time (and investment) building and evolving the product. Read More
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News / Online
Travelers losing interest in home-sharing, Google gaining ground as travel resource
By Jill Menze | June 20, 2018
For all the chatter of Airbnb stealing scene time away from hotels, traveler interest in home-sharing seems to be waning. Read More
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