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Opinion / Distribution

Fallacies and travel: Making sense out of 2018

By Simone Puorto | December 28, 2018

A look at the four most important trends of the year worth saluting. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Jubel combines high-tech and high-touch trip-planning

By Mitra Sorrells | December 28, 2018

Jubel combines artificial intelligence and travel specialists to create customized proposals - including destinations, hotels and transportation – based on clients' personal preferences and styles.... Read More

From Our Partners / Startups

VIDEO: Amadeus For Developers on getting the right tools

By Kevin May | December 27, 2018

To create new travel experiences, innovators like startups and developers need to get connected to travel data and functionalities from leading IT providers. Read More

News / Distribution

ETTSA takes antitrust complaint against Lufthansa to the European Commission

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2018

ETTSA, the lobbying body for GDSs and OTAs, has filed another complaint with the European Commission against Lufthansa Group. Read More

News / Technology

Believe the hype? 14 travel blockchain startups to watch in 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2018

Blockchain has been one of the most talked about concepts of 2018 - not least in travel, where its development is touted by some as the future of distribution and security. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Farelogix on being acquired by Sabre and taking NDC forward

By Kevin May | December 19, 2018

By his own admission, Farelogix CEO Jim Davidson knows that the agreement to sell the business to Sabre caused a few laughs and raised many eyebrows. Read More

News / Distribution

Analysts watch cautiously as Travelport heads back to private equity

By Kevin May | December 18, 2018

Travelport's decision to come off the public financial markets via a sale to private equity has drawn a lukewarm reaction to its long-term future. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Will airline growth be dependent on mobile and smart technology?

By Hugh Aitken - Skyscanner | December 18, 2018

With passenger numbers set to double over the next twenty years, the aviation industry will need to keep up with the demands of an increasingly connected and tech-savvy traveler. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Intermediary growth, consolidation and more hotel distribution trends for 2019

By Sam Turner & Peter Mansour - Hotelbeds Group | December 18, 2018

Consolidation among hotel groups, a slowdown in the alternative accommodations space and airline websites selling hotel inventory were trends seen in 2018 that will continue into 2019. As the year comes... Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's newsmakers of the year 2018

By Kevin May | December 17, 2018

The profile of a brand in travel - and the perception of it from consumers and industry peers - is mostly generated over the course of certain events or a period of time. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus and Points International integrate tech to boost airline loyalty offering

By Linda Fox | December 17, 2018

Amadeus has partnered with Points International enabling the integration of its technology with existing loyalty management systems from the distribution giant. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb boosts hotel visibility with homepage refresh, new filter

By Jill Menze | December 14, 2018

Airbnb is pushing its hotels business by featuring a “Boutique Hotels” category on its homepage and by including hotels in its space type filter. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Hopper on growth, the impact of NDC and the value of being app-only

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2018

2018 was a big year for Hopper. The app-only price prediction and booking platform picked up $100 million in Series D funding in October and rolled out its hotel service to more than 40 markets. Read More

News / Online

GuestReady grows European presence with new acquisition and partnership

By Mitra Sorrells | December 13, 2018

London-based GuestReady is expanding its portfolio of European short-term rentals through deals with providers in Portugal and France. Read More

Opinion / Online

Who holds the best hand in the battle for tours, activities and experiences?

By Joost Schreve - KimKim | December 13, 2018

Four of the biggest players - TripAdvisor, Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia - are approaching the tours, activities and experiences category from angles that leverage their respective strengths. Here's... Read More

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