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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.
Priceline Group's studied approach to China
News / Distribution
Priceline Group's studied approach to China
By Viewpoints | September 14, 2015
Priceline Group now has over 500 employees based in China, 10 offices across the country with another... Read More
How to stop mobile booking abandonment
News / Technology
How to stop mobile booking abandonment
By Viewpoints | September 14, 2015
As long as you are selling something that your target market wants, it should be easy for a consumer... Read More
GDSs welcome Lufthansa distribution competition - but it must play by the rules
News / Distribution
GDSs welcome Lufthansa distribution competition - but it must play by the rules
By Kevin May | September 14, 2015
The European Commission has a "duty" to intervene in the ongoing Lufthansa GDS surcharge saga, a... Read More
Grab your popcorn - Lufthansa CCO versus Business Travel Coalition chairman
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Grab your popcorn - Lufthansa CCO versus Business Travel Coalition chairman
By Kevin May | September 11, 2015
To say the debate over the Lufthansa GDS surcharge has been rather heated would be a bit of an... Read More
Airline group IATA touts study suggesting that NDC has value to corporate travel buyers
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Airline group IATA touts study suggesting that NDC has value to corporate travel buyers
By Sean O'Neil | September 11, 2015
The leading global airline lobbying group is promoting a study that says corporate travel buyers will... Read More
A warning to mid-sized OTAs: Don't stand still
News / Technology
A warning to mid-sized OTAs: Don't stand still
By Viewpoints | September 11, 2015
There’s a real challenge in the travel industry: some OTAs are being held back by a lack of agility... Read More
Qunar gets closer to Baidu (or is Baidu getting closer to Qunar?)
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Qunar gets closer to Baidu (or is Baidu getting closer to Qunar?)
By Martin Cowen | September 10, 2015
Qunar has announced a "strengthening of its strategic alliance" with majority shareholder Baidu, which... Read More
HookLogic raises $15.5 million to hook brands to online travel agencies
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HookLogic raises $15.5 million to hook brands to online travel agencies
By Kevin May | September 10, 2015
One of lesser known middle men in the industry - HookLogic - has captured $15.5 million to expand its... Read More
The psychology of gifts -  a practical guide for hotels
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The psychology of gifts - a practical guide for hotels
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2015
Hotels looking to increase their gift voucher and upsell revenues should take a look at some of the... Read More
Amadeus' three pillars for China
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Amadeus' three pillars for China
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2015
Amadeus is one of the many international firms building up its presence in China in response to the... Read More
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