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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when digital travel finally matured

By Alex Bainbridge | December 19, 2014

It would very difficult to put your finger on something that significantly altered in 2014. Yet... Read More

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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Sabre changed its tune over NDC

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 18, 2014

There was a subtle change at Sabre HQ during 2014 - from leading the battle against IATA's NDC to... Read More

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How to crack the Booking.com algorithm

By Viewpoints | December 18, 2014

If we want to improve our positioning on Booking.com as rapidly as possible in order to increase... Read More

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New TV commercials show how far TripAdvisor has evolved [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | December 18, 2014

Travellers in the UK will be the latest to see how far TripAdvisor has moved beyond its original... Read More

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No room at the inn for independent hotels as OTAs pack more punch

By Linda Fox | December 17, 2014

It's not news that online travel agents charge significant commissions or that hotels would like to... Read More

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Baidu confirms global Uber tie-up

By Martin Cowen | December 17, 2014

As widely expected, Chinese search giant Baidu has confirmed "a strategic investment and co-operation... Read More

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Priceline's Booking.com eases rate parity after European pressure

By Nick Vivion | December 16, 2014

After pressure on Booking.com from regulators in Sweden, France and Italy, the OTA has offered to... Read More

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Startup pitch: StayFaster helps hotels protect the (loyalty) crown jewels

By Linda Fox | December 16, 2014

The dual angst of the impact of online travel agencies on hotel companies as well as the challenge of... Read More

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Tuniu grabs $148 million as Alibaba rival JD ups travel presence

By Kevin May | December 16, 2014

The industry might think the online travel land-grab is between Priceline and Expedia - but you should... Read More

Webinars / Distribution

Webinar VIDEO: Taking back control of the direct channel for hotels

By Kevin May | December 16, 2014

Hotels and resorts – especially independents – are facing skyrocketing costs of distribution on... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...

Opinion / Technology

AI is the next productivity shock: Can travel reap the gains?

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Cloudbeds, Journey partner to help independent hotels compete with brand loyalty programs

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UK investigates Ryanair over family seat fees

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Cendyn launches Wayfinder to help hotels avoid "OTA 2.0"

September 9, 2025

Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

August 19, 2025

Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

May 6, 2025

Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More