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Corporate investors in travel: Deciphering strategy and knowing the limits

By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2019

Execs from Amadeus Ventures, AccorHotels and Singapore Airlines join a panel at WebInTravel, moderated by Timothy Hughes of Agoda. Read More

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Google's Waymo to trial autonomous vehicle airport transfers

By Kevin May | October 14, 2019

It is hoped the service, operated in conjunction with Groupe Renault, will run between La Defense in Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport. Read More

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Southeast Asia, part 2: Investors, entrepreneurs look to specialized solutions in complex region

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2019

For the second piece in our series on Southeast Asia we hear from some of the region's most active investors and entrepreneurs. Read More

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Hilton CEO: It's "not a competition" in travel industry to address climate change

By Jill Menze | October 14, 2019

Speaking at the World Travel and Tourism Council's Climate & Environment Action Forum, the Hilton boss said the industry must work together to have a positive impact on the environment. Read More

News / Technology

How destinations might soon have a voice via Amazon and Google

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2019

One company hopes to have a beta application ready before the end of 2019 that will enable consumers to search for destination information via the voice-enabled devices. Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Big opportunities for travel startups must carry a warning

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2019

Dangling the glories of others in front of startups is a powerful, motivating force for any new business. Yet it must be tempered with ensuring a founder's feet are kept firmly on the ground. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Google's time has come

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2019

The "super app" concept is not particularly new but it's clearly now part of the Google agenda for travel and a myriad of other services that have an impact on the lives of its users. Read More

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Q&A: ATPCO's Beth Taylor on looking past the C-suite, diversifying voices and leadership programs

By Jill Menze | October 9, 2019

ATPCO's Lead From the Front program aims to serve employees from all levels of the company - not just those on a management track. Read More

Interview / Startups

The Future Of Travel Experience: A view from mega-investor Andreessen Horowitz

By Jeff Katz - Journera | October 8, 2019

Jeff Katz talks to one of the biggest names in venture capital and a major investor in travel companies: Jeff Jordan, the managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz and ex-CEO of OpenTable. Read More

News / Online

OYO founder funnels $700M into new $1.5B round, valuing company at $10B

By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2019

India-based hospitality company OYO Hotels & Homes will use its latest funding round – a $1.5 billion Series F – to expand its vacation rentals business in Europe and to grow its overall presence in the... Read More

News / Online

IATA launches campaign to advance gender diversity in airline industry

By Corinne Wan - WebInTravel | October 7, 2019

As part of its efforts to push for more female airline executives, IATA has launched the 25by2025 campaign. Read More

News / Online

Southeast Asia, part 1: How low-cost options, mobile reliance are driving travel transformation

By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2019

We begin our monthlong exploration of travel in Southeast Asia with an overview of the market. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: It shouldn't be all about the OTAs (but it inevitably will be)

By PhocusWire | October 4, 2019

OTAs are playing a complicated game of strategic, corporate chess that has an impact on every part of a sector, be it tours and activities, hotels or something else. Read More

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Google, Expedia, Skyscanner and Amadeus on the future of airline retailing

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2019

At ATPCO's Elevate conference, executives discussed the impact of younger generations on flight shopping, their plans for NGS implementation and their outlook for the coming year. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor axes tickets to whale and dolphin parks

By Kevin May | October 2, 2019

TripAdvisor says attractions currently on sale on the site and subsidiary Viator that are found to breach the new rules will be removed over the next few months. Read More

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