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News / Technology

My Method... How Musement amplified speed and conversion for mobile users

By Fabio Zecchini - Musement | January 10, 2020

Tours and activities supplier Musement used Google AMP to speed up load times for mobile users and improve the conversion rate. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip takes next step in quest to become travel super app

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2020

MakeMyTrip now displays destination videos with booking links in its mobile apps, as part of its effort to be a travel super app. Read More

News / Distribution

Air India signs distribution agreement with Amadeus, Sabre out in the cold

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2020

The new agreement comes after Sabre pulled the government-owned carrier from the GDS last week and legal wranglings between Air India and Amadeus in 2018. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair LIVE - Tim Choate of RedAwning

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2020

After building two technology startups, Tim Choate founded RedAwning in 2010. The company offers branded vacation rentals as well as technology services to property owners and managers. Read More

News / Distribution

DragonPass lands funding from Trip.com Group and Ocean Link

By Linda Fox | December 31, 2019

The investment will go towards developing the airport lounge platform's technology and assisting with global expansion. Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com building connected travel with Google Nest

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2019

Booking.com and Google Nest say guests and hosts are looking for more safety and security features when staying in private accommodation with smart technology potentially filling gaps. Read More

News / Online

Vacasa expands with acquisition of Resort Lodging Company

By Linda Fox | December 19, 2019

Vacasa plans expansion in Colorado with the acquisition of Resort Lodging Company. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2019

OYO Vacation Homes CEO Tobias Wann discusses the company's rapid growth and global ambitions. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why 2020 will be the "Year of Airbnb"

By Guy Westlake | December 17, 2019

With Airbnb’s announced IPO, 2020 is set to be a defining moment in the alternative accommodation industry’s lifecycle. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019

A consumer brand that has driven $100 million+ in hotel sales over messaging (SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp). Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Millennials, attribute-based selling, "rogue" OTAs - what hospitality looks like in 2020

By Dave Collier - OTA Insight | December 13, 2019

In travel and hospitality, it’s tough to single out the most significant forecasts for next year, but these developments will be ones to watch in 2020. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

Five ways to ace hospitality marketing in 2020

By Apurva Chamaria - RateGain | December 12, 2019

A variety of platforms and digital touchpoints that marketers can use to connect with travelers. Inevitably, social media heads the pack, given its high ROI quality and “always-on” presence. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair LIVE - Henrik Kjellberg of Awaze

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2019

The CEO of the European vacation rental provider, who spent 16 years beforehand at various brands in Expedia Group, joins us in the PhocusWire Studio. Read More