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News / Online

The metasearch model, part 1: All things Google

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2018

This month we are digging into the topic of metasearch. We begin with perspective from a company that is both one of the newest entrants and also one of the most dominant figures in the travel search... Read More

News / Distribution

Creating a Netflix-for-airlines loyalty model at $30/month

By Kevin May | October 5, 2018

The "X-for-hotels" or "Y-for-airlines" idea, when a modern consumer brand is used as a reference point, has become fairly common in the travel industry. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Kathy Morgan

By PhocusWire | October 5, 2018

With responsibility for driving NDC at Sabre, Morgan has witnessed it go from an initiative shadowed by mistrust and confusion to something many in the industry are now getting behind and seeing as a... Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre talks up speed and smart retailing as it launches airline platform

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2018

Sabre has unveiled its retail platform with Aeroflot, Ethiopian and Etihad as launch partners. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: The Plum Guide wants to be the Michelin Guide for vacation rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018

Founded in 2016, the Plum Guide is a curated collection of vacation rentals that meet its rigorous “Perfect Stay Test” that evaluates properties based on more than 150 criteria – everything from smell... Read More

News / Technology

Hopper nabs $100M, wants to be "number-one mobile travel marketplace in the world"

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018

Hopper is initiating a massive growth strategy fueled by a $100 million Series D financing round announced today. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: FareHarbor on being acquired by Booking.com

By Kevin May | October 3, 2018

In what has been a transformative year for tours and activities, perhaps one development stood out more than any other. Read More

News / Distribution

Vacasa buys Oasis Collections, unseats Wyndham as top vacation rental company

By Jill Menze | October 2, 2018

Vacasa has acquired Oasis Collections, a home-share company with investment backing by Hyatt Hotels. According to Vacasa, the deal moves the Portland-based business ahead of Wyndham Vacation Rentals as... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Hotels are right to be obsessed with direct bookings

By Patrick Bosworth - Duetto | October 2, 2018

Because Airbnb, the online travel agencies and other billion-dollar third parties are waging an arms race to be the world’s biggest travel brand, hoteliers obviously want to optimize their booking... Read More

Phocuswright Conference 2018 preview Rajesh Magow

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Rajesh Magow

By PhocusWire | October 2, 2018

With responsibility for MakeMyTrip’s business strategy and operational leadership in India, Magow has helped the company become a leader in the country’s online travel industry, with more than $4... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Pitched wants to be the Airbnb of camping

By Mitra Sorrells | October 1, 2018

Ontario-based Pitched is modeled after Airbnb – allowing Canadian property owners to rent their land to travelers looking for unique, affordable places to set up their tents. Read More