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Interview / Distribution

VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | January 11, 2019

Harnessing the power of virtual interlining, Kiwi.com has gone further and made a suite of travel technology platforms available to travel agents and third parties. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)

By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | January 10, 2019

I have found that there are a set of common themes and common challenges that come through during conversations with airlines. Read More

News / Distribution

OYO sees big growth in business travelers, eyes further expansion

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019

OYO Hotels and Homes continues to build up its business travel segment with the recent addition of a booking service for corporates booking their own trips. Read More

News / Technology

CES 2019: Delta boss talks data, AI and internal culture

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019

Delta CEO Ed Bastian talks about internal culture, AI and other data initiatives during CES 2019. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, shares his thoughts on the cruise distribution landscape, how technology is improving the guest experience and advice on what makes a good leader. Read More

News / Distribution

SiteMinder partners with RoomIt to connect hotels directly to TMC clients

By Jill Menze | January 9, 2019

Through a new partnership with RoomIt, the hotel distribution arm of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, SiteMinder is giving its hotel customers direct access to a travel management company’s clients for the... Read More

Google Assistant hotel booking flight check-in

News / Technology

Google adds hotel booking, flight check-in to Google Assistant

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Travelers can now book a hotel room through a conversation with Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul

By Linda Fox | January 8, 2019

Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are likely to follow suit. Read More

News / Startups

New hotel booking platform offers cryptocurrency rebates for travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019

A new blockchain-based hotel booking platform launching today at CES promises to take no commission on bookings and give back about 5% of each transaction to travelers that use the site. Read More

News / Technology

Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future

By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019

In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to digital sources to book their travel – Phocuswright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018 predicts online... Read More

News / Distribution

Online marketplaces gaining momentum in tours booking race

By Linda Fox | January 4, 2019

Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Airline distribution matures and moves on

By Kevin May | January 3, 2019

It was a fairly eventful 2018, even by the standards set in airline distribution over recent years. Read More

News / Distribution

RedAwning eyes boost for multi-unit properties through Google Hotel Ads

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2019

Vacation rental specialist RedAwning has launched Google Hotel Ads for the multi-unit properties on its expanding portfolio. Read More

News / Distribution

Increased ship production, environmentally friendly practices to shape cruise industry in 2019

By Tom Stieghorst - Travel Weekly | January 2, 2019

In 2019, nearly two dozen ships are scheduled to be delivered. Two types are more popular than others. Read More

News / Distribution

A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Retailing and ancillaries

By Kevin May | December 31, 2018

To explore what lies ahead for retailing and ancillaries in relation to travel next year, we asked a company at the sharp end of it all to share some ideas. Read More

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