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RateGain acquires social and guest engagement platform BCV

By Kevin May | June 17, 2019

A mid-range, double-digit millions figure is believed to have been paid for 24/7 social media monitoring, reputation management, analytics and content marketing business. Read More

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Mary Meeker's annual report: Growing giants, next-gen data and super apps

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2019

Many in the digital and wider industrial world await Mary Meeker’s annual trends report with anticipation for what can be expected for their sector. We look at the travel-related elements. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Understanding the biometric future for travel

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2019

Biometric technology is becoming an accepted part of the journey for travelers in more parts of the world. Read More

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Will food delivery apps eliminate the need for hotel room service?

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2019

In recent years, new options for on-demand, personalized meals have emerged – initially disrupting the way people dine at home and now gaining traction among travelers as a convenient way to eat while... Read More

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REPORT: Measuring true impact in digital advertising

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2019

Travel marketers have ramped up their digital advertising budgets, their focus on measuring the true impact of their ad spend and identifying what is working, and what is not. Read More

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Travel payments, part 3: Virtual payment tech and its impact on business travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 17, 2019

For part three in our payments month series we take a look at virtual card payments and how they're used in business travel. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Another major OTA arriving is the least of the hospitality sector's worries

By PhocusWire | June 14, 2019

Understanding and meeting the changing customer is going to become the single most important investment that hotels and chains make in the years ahead, after asset improvements and other infrastructure... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb gets into multiday tours game with launch of Airbnb Adventures

By Jill Menze | June 13, 2019

The adventures, numbering more than 200 at the outset, are available either exclusively to Airbnb or provided by small local operators. Read More

News / Online

Frustration with online travel booking continues as consumers consult more sites

By Linda Fox | June 13, 2019

The web was supposed to make booking travel easier, faster and more accessible - but the reality is somewhat different, according to research. Read More

Worldpay Helldorff payment challenges trends

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Q&A: Worldpay's Thomas Helldorff on challenges, trends and predictions for travel payments

By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2019

Worldpay's vice president of vertical strategy for travel and airlines shares his thoughts on the role of mobile and alternative payments, how payment systems can drive conversions and much... Read More

News / Online

Bitcoin continues to be on a slow burn as payment option in travel

By Linda Fox | June 12, 2019

Can Bitcoin gain real traction in travel payments as it's explored by new segments? Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Welcome uses AI to make trip planning more spontaneous and personalized

By Jill Menze | June 12, 2019

Welcome uses artificial intelligence to help travelers plan in real time based on their preferences, tips from friends and location data. Read More

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Booking Holdings funds part of $180M round into South Korean hotel site Yanolja

By Kevin May | June 11, 2019

The South Korea-based hotel booking website has now secured a total of $242 million in funding after landing the latest Series D round. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus hits back at IATA over claims of "anticompetitive conduct"

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2019

Amadeus says IATA has created the current situation of adoption of the NDC standard “difficult and costly for the whole industry.” Read More

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Opinion / Technology

Aviation innovation: Insider perspectives on where the industry goes next

By Voyager HQ | June 10, 2019

Voyager HQ asked individual table moderators from this year’s summit to share some of the most compelling conversations and useful tidbits from their tables and from the day as a whole. Read More

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