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PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry with its distribution process and systems, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.
Offline part 1 agencies
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Back in the offline world, part 1: Travel agency endurance
By Mitra Sorrells | September 4, 2018
First up in this month’s series on the offline travel market, we look at the traditional agency model... Read More
August's hotel tech news in 1000 words
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August's hotel tech news in 1000 words
By Simone Puorto | September 4, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto. Washington Post columnist Michael Dirda once wrote that "August... Read More
The ultimate directory for tours and activities
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The ultimate directory for tours and activities
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | September 4, 2018
The list of online travel resellers in tours, activities and attractions is long and constantly... Read More
tnoozLIVE@GBTA - BCD's Karmis on innovation
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tnoozLIVE@GBTA - BCD's Karmis on innovation
By Martin Cowen | September 4, 2018
"Innovation" is a word used so often there is a danger that its true meaning can get lost. Not... Read More
APAC carriers prioritise upsell and cross-sell but need ancillary advice
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APAC carriers prioritise upsell and cross-sell but need ancillary advice
By Rob Gill | September 3, 2018
Airlines in the Asia Pacific region are looking to use more sophisticated data intelligence to... Read More
Travellers avoid US, online growth projections, huge hotel hack and more China news and trends
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Travellers avoid US, online growth projections, huge hotel hack and more China news and trends
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2018
Trips from China to the US are down, bucking the global trend which sees Chinese bookings on the rise... Read More
SIA brings Google Pay into its mobile mix
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SIA brings Google Pay into its mobile mix
By Marisa Garcia | September 3, 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) now allows passengers to save their mobile boarding passes on Google Pay’s... Read More
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CWT wants "simplification", renews deals with two global distribution systems
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2018
Carlson Wagonlit Travel says new deals with Amadeus and Sabre are part of its 3.0 strategy to... Read More
China's Big 5 hotel platforms have 96% of the market
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China's Big 5 hotel platforms have 96% of the market
By Martin Cowen | August 30, 2018
Analysis of China's online hotel booking market in the second quarter of the year shows that almost... Read More
RedAwning targets multi-unit rental sector with Leavetown acquisition
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RedAwning targets multi-unit rental sector with Leavetown acquisition
By Kevin May | August 30, 2018
Vacation rental network RedAwning has made it second acquisition of 2018 - this time buying fellow... Read More
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