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Airbnb says it will IPO in 2020

By Kevin May | September 19, 2019

A listing of Airbnb on the public markets will, following those for Uber and Lyft during 2019, be one of the most eagerly awaited IPOs in the travel industry in years. Read More

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Loyalty programs still the biggest ancillary earner for most airlines

By Linda Fox | September 19, 2019

The latest study of airline ancillary revenue reveals those earning the most for extras such as legroom, meals and bags. Read More

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How I Got Here, episode 5 - Philippe Chereque of American Express GBT

By Kevin May | September 19, 2019

One of the original executives at Amadeus and now the president at American Express GBT joins Kevin May and David Litwak for the latest episode. Read More

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Marriott tightens reins on wholesale rates by tapping Expedia to manage distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2019

Expedia Group and Marriott International have signed an agreement that makes Expedia Group the single gateway and redistributor for Marriott wholesale inventory. Read More

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Q&A: Doug Lansky on "unbalanced" tourism and tech's role in destination management

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2019

Author and speaker Doug Lansky says a digital infrastructure will enable destinations to manage visitor volume and timing. Read More

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Holidu raises €40M to target new markets and boost Bookiply distribution platform

By Kevin May | September 17, 2019

The round eclipses the $20 million brought in by HomeToGo in April 2016 and the $35 million for the ill-fated Tripping in the same year. Read More

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VIDEO: Air France KLM on sales across social, China and being where customers are

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2019

PhocusWire spoke to Air France-KLM vice president of digital strategy Guido van Til about the social media strategy across the airlines and staying on top of digital developments. Read More

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My Method... How Visit Savannah reached the right travelers - and profited

By David Chastain - Conversant | September 16, 2019

With tourism budgets getting tighter, it’s more important than ever to understand the impact of every marketing dollar. Read More

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Destination marketing, part 2: Opportunities in search and social

By Mitra Sorrells | September 16, 2019

Destinations are embracing platforms such as Google, WeChat, Facebook and Instagram to educate and inspire travelers. Read More

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Sounding Off: Don't forget that travelers still make choices in-destination

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2019

Search marketing, YouTube video content, broadcast radio and television ads, billboards, printed media, etc - all there to take and accommodate travelers. But there's a lot of marketing activity... Read More

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VIDEO: How Booking.com will weave every element of a trip together

By Kevin May | September 12, 2019

Details of exactly how the giant will achieve its ambition to connect hotel guests with activities and transportation, plus a myriad of other travel-related services, are becoming clearer now. Read More

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Sabre calls DOJ lawsuit "meritless" in formal response

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | September 12, 2019

Sabre has formally answered the Department of Justice's lawsuit attempting to block its acquisition of Farelogix, denying the department's allegations that Sabre is a dominant firm attempting to... Read More

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VIDEO: Trip.com on its role in the wider group and the importance of flights

By Linda Fox | September 11, 2019

James Spalding is responsible for building flight content for Trip.com. He spoke to PhocusWire about knocking on airline doors, ambitions for the brand and its role in the wider group. Read More

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The PhocusWire PundIT Show #19

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2019

Triggering the 30 minutes of discussion are a series of questions about the event, such as what excited, surprised and, of course, caused eye-rolling moments for our panel. Read More

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VIDEO: The Points Guy on airline loyalty shifts and aviation pain points

By Kevin May | September 10, 2019

Brian Kelly is an influential figure in the world of airline loyalty, launching The Points Guy as a consumer guide in 2010 and now overseeing a sizeable media business. Read More

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