Analytics

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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Stan Boland of Five
By Linda Fox | June 22, 2021
Five announced Series B funding of $41 million in March 2020 to further develop its in-car software. In 2019 the company conducted tests of self-driving cars in London. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 69 - Dean Donovan of DiamondStream Partners
Interview / Technology
How I Got Here, episode 69 - Dean Donovan of DiamondStream Partners
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2021
After playing a central role in the creation of Mexico's first low-cost carrier, DiamondStream is now an important player in the development of companies and next-generation technology in the mobility... Read More
Knowland appoints Jeff Bzdawka as new CEO
News / Technology
Knowland appoints Jeff Bzdawka as new CEO
By Kevin May | June 14, 2021
Jeff Bzdawka is a veteran hotel and technology executive, most recently serving as senior vice president of global hotel technology at the hotel chain. Read More
Zytlyn raises $2.5M for travel data prediction platform
News / Technology
Zytlyn raises $2.5M for travel data prediction platform
By Kevin May | June 11, 2021
The Switzerland-based company, which specializes in data analytics to the travel sector, has secured its debut round from Plug & Play Ventures, Century Oak and the Geneva Foundation for... Read More
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News / Online
Google, UNWTO partner to provide data and training to aid destinations in recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | May 24, 2021
The new agreement between Google and the UNWTO builds on pilot programs launched in the Middle East and Africa starting last September.  Read More
Airports must lose check-in desks, reduce touchpoints
News / Technology
Airports must lose check-in desks, reduce touchpoints
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2021
The aviation industry has missed past opportunities to create a more automated passenger journey. Read More
How to help DMOs transform travel through data and technology
Opinion / Technology
How to help DMOs transform travel through data and technology
By Luca Romozzi - Sojern | May 14, 2021
A modern approach to destination marketing is needed, especially in this upcoming recovery phase, combining technology and collaboration. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: What's next for travel influencers?
By PhocusWire | May 12, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media, Travel Mindset’s Jade Broadus discussed how influencers fit into travel marketing strategies as travel resumes. Read More
Infare acquires business intelligence platform Air Cube
News / Technology
Infare acquires business intelligence platform Air Cube
By Kevin May | May 5, 2021
Infare and Air Cube - headquartered in Denmark and France respectively - first cemented a strategic partnership in 2015. Read More
Marketing tactics to think about as travel attempts to recover
Opinion / Online
Marketing tactics to think about as travel attempts to recover
By Gilad Barash - Dstillery | April 30, 2021
It's likely that the travel audiences from a year ago no longer apply so travel marketers need to find the signals consumers are putting out. Read More
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News / Online
Booking windows, trip duration up as consumers return to travel
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2021
Skyscanner has identified several trends it says are defining consumer behavior as it relates to travel planning and purchasing. Read More
How tourism organizations can refresh their post-pandemic data strategy
Opinion / Technology
How tourism organizations can refresh their post-pandemic data strategy
By Piyush Shrivastava - Adara | April 14, 2021
Many destination marketers have been operating in a state of waiting. Waiting for the pandemic to subside, for travel to begin in earnest and for social distancing limitations to be relaxed. Read More
The data conundrum for travel marketers in 2021
Opinion / Online
The data conundrum for travel marketers in 2021
By Chris Heike - Koddi | April 6, 2021
As the industry enters peak travel season, marketers are faced with a question that most are not prepared to answer: How should I account for the lack of data I gathered in 2020? Read More
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News / Startups
Short-term rental noise-monitoring solution NoiseAware raises $8M
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2021
The company will use the capital to accelerate product innovation, expand internationally and explore markets beyond short-term rentals. Read More
"Marketing of Care" and the future of tourism
Opinion / Online
"Marketing of Care" and the future of tourism
By Michael Becker and Adam Hanft | April 5, 2021
In a post-pandemic world, Marketing of Care can help travel marketers promote destinations through a holistic approach that relies on hyper-local data as well as rational and emotional factors. Read More