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Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Airbnb should accept that some things are done certain ways

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2019

The dull mechanics behind what is known as process shouldn't be allowed to prohibit a brand such as Airbnb from making a genuine challenge to OTAs. Read More

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Triptease shifts to full-service platform to drive direct bookings

By Kevin May | January 30, 2019

Famous for its price comparison widget, Triptease now includes tools to track user behavior to help hotels lure business away from online travel agencies. Read More

News / Distribution

With new strategic investment, Recharge extends by-the-minute booking platform to vacant homes

By Jill Menze | January 29, 2019

In addition to hotels, users of Recharge's pay-by-the-minute platform can now book homes, as well. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Why Airbnb must avoid the tech trap OTAs fell into for years

By Craig Stewart - Freetobook | January 29, 2019

Airbnb's much-lauded move into hotel distribution has been a welcome addition to the hotel ecosystem - but it should beware of age-old pitfalls. Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! How well are independent hoteliers adapting to the digital age?

By Kevin May | January 25, 2019

Phocuswright and trivago present key findings from the Independent Lodging Study 2018. In 2018 independent hotels are performing better in the online environment — but challenges remain. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airline distribution in 2030, part 2: Four scenarios for the future

By Mario Gavira | January 25, 2019

Who wins - the tech giants, existing intermediaries, airlines, lawmakers or something else? Four possible patterns are analyzed here in part two. Read More

News / Online

Ctrip co-founder outlines ambitious plans for future

By Vera Lye - WebInTravel | January 25, 2019

At Ctrip's recent annual meeting, chairman and co-founder James Liang outlined plans to be "strongest and the best" company in the travel industry. Read More

News / Distribution

NDC is not just a standard – it’s a signal to the industry

By Stu Waldron - Travelport | January 24, 2019

In order to understand what NDC means for businesses and where the industry is heading, it is important to recognize current challenges facing our industry and improvements that are enabled through... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?

By Lily McIlwain - Triptease | January 24, 2019

Booking.com has rolled out its Booking.Basic feature to European hotel listings, which could spell a serious parity problem for hoteliers. Read More

News / Online

Niche vacation rental platform Cozystay adds first properties in China

By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2019

Vancouver, Canada-based Cozystay expands its vacation rental platform into China with its acquisition of Oak Properties. Read More

News / Distribution

Research Spotlight: How basic economy, ancillaries and NDC are shaping the airline industry

By Jill Menze | January 23, 2019

The introduction of basic economy fares has allowed full-service airlines in the United States to experiment with their offerings through different bundles and combinations to see what sticks. Read More

News / Technology

Lufthansa invests alongside Hopper, plotting collaboration on artificial intelligence-led tools

By Kevin May | January 23, 2019

A "multimillion-dollar" deal will include a research collaboration and help spearhead the Canada-based price prediction platform's expansion into Europe. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb and hotel distribution - (almost) one year in

By Jill Menze | January 23, 2019

As the Airbnb and SiteMinder deal nears its one-year anniversary, here's an update on how the platform's hotels business is faring. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: SBC Travel launches crypto-friendly hotel booking platform

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2019

SBC Travel is a new online travel agency that accepts cryptocurrency. It is launching with an inventory of 175,000 hotels and accommodation providers in more than 185 countries, primarily powered by... Read More

News / Technology

Flyiin secures first funding round of €2.4M for airline booking platform

By Kevin May | January 22, 2019

Former Air Canada boss Montie Brewer is one of a number of airline industry execs who has backed the Germany-based startup in its debut round. Read More

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