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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.

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Groupon handpicks SideTour for tours and activities play

By Linda Fox | September 18, 2013

Groupon has acquired tours and activities marketplace SideTour with terms of the deal undisclosed.... Read More

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Hot Hotels acquires ReallyLateBooking, more consolidation in last-minute hotel booking sector

By Karthick Prabu | September 18, 2013

While the debate hasn't still settled over long-term viability of last minute hotel booking providers... Read More

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Who needs an API? Maybe YOU don't after all

By PhocusWire | September 17, 2013

The API "industry" has matured a great deal. Major vendors have been acquired, there is an uptick in... Read More

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Everything you need to know about Google Carousel and its effect on hotels [hint: a lot]

By Viewpoints | September 17, 2013

Since early 2010, we have been advising our clients that improved online review scores drive demand... Read More

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EasyJet looks to drive further agency bookings via Amadeus light ticketing tech

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2013

Amadeus has unveiled a service improving the process for travel agents making easyJet reservations.... Read More

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Skyscanner goes it alone on hotel search, acquires Spanish meta startup Fogg

By Nick Vivion | September 6, 2013

Four years after first trying out hotel search as a bolt-on to its original flight service, Skyscanner... Read More

Webinars / Distribution

Tnooz-Amadeus Webinar VIDEO: Can Big Data really transform travel?

By PhocusWire | September 6, 2013

We have probably all heard about it, read about it, seen people discuss it on stage at conferences -... Read More

News / Distribution

With $5 million, Vacatia builds a vacation ownership marketplace for timeshares

By Nick Vivion | September 4, 2013

The latest entry into the vacation rentals listing/management space is Vacatia, a site wholly owned... Read More

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Google tightens grip on future of the travel industry - also puts startups in a tough spot

By Alex Bainbridge | September 2, 2013

As entrepreneurs tasked with delivering the future, we need a simple model that we can use to evaluate... Read More

News / Technology

Safari-Tech - An in-depth look at travel technology in East Africa

By Kevin May | August 31, 2013

If South Africa is home to the Cradle of Humankind, then the East Africa region can perhaps lay claim... Read More

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Faye secures $50M for geographic expansion, AI developments

News / Distribution

Tours and activities growth is outpacing travel overall, distribution is lagging

News / Finance

Booking Holdings: AI visibility is up, but referrals stay under 1% of room nights

News / Distribution

Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Bizey wants to streamline T&E

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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