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Lonely Planet continues latest digital rebirth with new design
News / Online
Lonely Planet continues latest digital rebirth with new design
By Kevin May | July 11, 2019
The new look comes just a handful of months after the deployment of a new CEO for Lonely Planet and two acquisitions. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Damian Scokin of Despegar
By Linda Fox | July 11, 2019
Despegar was created in 1999 as one of Latin America's first online travel agencies. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company raised just $31 million before going public in 2017. Read More
Authorities bare teeth on travel data breaches for second time, announce large fine for Marriott
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Authorities bare teeth on travel data breaches for second time, announce large fine for Marriott
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2019
ICO, the information authority, plans to fine Marriott International more than £99 million for the data breach it reported last year. Read More
Travelport brings in ex-Sabre exec Greg Webb to replace CEO Gordon Wilson
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Travelport brings in ex-Sabre exec Greg Webb to replace CEO Gordon Wilson
By Kevin May | July 9, 2019
In his most recent role, Webb spent just a year as senior vice president and general manager for hospitality at Oracle. Read More
OYO rebrands recent buy @Leisure to OYO Vacation Homes
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OYO rebrands recent buy @Leisure to OYO Vacation Homes
By Kevin May | July 9, 2019
Just two months after announcing its plan to buy @Leisure Group, OYO Rooms has closed the deal and renamed the company. Read More
VIDEO: Finding the travel opportunity in the Middle East
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VIDEO: Finding the travel opportunity in the Middle East
By Jill Menze | July 9, 2019
Speaking at Phocuswright Europe, Ross Veitch of Wego and Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart discuss their decisions to expand their brands to the Middle East and the gaps they sought to fill. Read More
British Airways will "vigorously" defend position following huge fine for data breach
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British Airways will "vigorously" defend position following huge fine for data breach
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2019
The hack, believed to have started in June last year, involved information such as log-in information, payment card and travel booking details. Read More
Forget tech - Hoteliers are struggling with the law
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Forget tech - Hoteliers are struggling with the law
By Renee Robbie - SiteMinder | July 8, 2019
This September, another European standard known as PSD2 (the second Payment Services Directive) and requiring Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) will come into play, changing online payments as we... Read More
India, part 1: A vast travel opportunity, now led by digital
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India, part 1: A vast travel opportunity, now led by digital
By Mitra Sorrells | July 8, 2019
For part 1 in our month-long look at India we explore the overall travel market and implications of the country's growing, young and socially-active population. Read More
Sounding Off: Still too many questions and few answers for NDC
Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: Still too many questions and few answers for NDC
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2019
NDC's rocky road over the last seven years serves as a stark reminder of how complex the airline distribution landscape is and continues to be. Read More
Industry innovation: Insider perspectives on how to make hospitality better
Opinion / Technology
Industry innovation: Insider perspectives on how to make hospitality better
By Voyager HQ | July 5, 2019
While it’s certainly not guaranteed that the hospitality industry will maintain its decade-long period of growth, technology continues to be a vital part of the story. Read More
In The Big Chair LIVE - Gloria Guevara of WTTC
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair LIVE - Gloria Guevara of WTTC
By Mitra Sorrells | July 5, 2019
The former-Sabre executive and minister of tourism in Mexico has been president and CEO of the WTTC since 2017. Read More
My Method... Pegasus/Travel Tripper on using predictive analytics to find corporate business
News / Technology
My Method... Pegasus/Travel Tripper on using predictive analytics to find corporate business
By Alexander Ryll and Dean Ismael | July 4, 2019
Phocuswire asked Alexander Ryll and Dean Ismael of Pegasus/Travel Tripper to explain the thinking behind the geoanalytics platform as well as the benefits it brings to hotels. Read More
Automated ticket and check-in is great, give me humans for everything else
News / Technology
Automated ticket and check-in is great, give me humans for everything else
By Kevin May | July 2, 2019
Airports and airlines often speak about bringing as much automation to airports as possible in a bid to improve the experience and make operations more efficient. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Ritesh Agarwal of OYO Rooms
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2019
What began as a budget hotel platform by the 21-year old has grown to encompass holiday homes and corporate accommodation. OYO has made no secret of its ambition to become the largest hotel chain in the... Read More
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