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Why smart airlines will find value in prioritizing customer experience
Opinion / Online
Why smart airlines will find value in prioritizing customer experience
By Matthew Walker – Plan3 | November 30, 2023
In a hyper-competitive market like air travel that is in the throes of recovery, how an airline seeks... Read More
The effective use of data in travel marketing
News / Technology
The effective use of data in travel marketing
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2023
Demi Horvat of AirDNA and Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern speak at The Phocuswright Conference about how... Read More
Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
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Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
By Derek Catron | November 29, 2023
In a far-ranging interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Lalonde also spoke of Hopper’s layoffs and... Read More
Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
News / Technology
Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023
Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping... Read More
Black Friday impact: Navigating travel trends
Opinion / Online
Black Friday impact: Navigating travel trends
By Ana Carmona Lundy – Affilired | November 22, 2023
A strategic marketing campaign can unlock the opportunities Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Cyber Week... Read More
India-based travel solutions provider RateGain raises $72M
News / Technology
India-based travel solutions provider RateGain raises $72M
By Derek Catron | November 21, 2023
RateGain will use the funds for strategic investments and inorganic growth such as acquisitions.... Read More
Kayak partners with crypto travel booking service Travala
News / Technology
Kayak partners with crypto travel booking service Travala
By Derek Catron | November 17, 2023
The integration will enhance Travala’s exposure, showcasing its hotel and flight offerings side by... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2023 in pictures
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The Phocuswright Conference 2023 in pictures
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2023
Check out a sampling of photos from The Phocuswright Conference, which drew thousands of leading... Read More
“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
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“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
By Derek Catron | November 16, 2023
Kayak CEO Steve Hafner and co-founder Paul English, now with Deets, took the stage together Wednesday... Read More
Evolving fintech in travel's super apps
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Evolving fintech in travel's super apps
By Phocuswright Research | November 14, 2023
This excerpt from Phocuswright’s Super Apps Secret Sauce explores the interplay between super apps and... Read More
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