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Airlines look to test-and-learn techniques to shift from being "laggards"

By Linda Fox | February 8, 2019

The survey divides airlines into laggards, challengers, visionaries and leaders when it comes to conversion rate optimization activities. Read More

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Airbnb hires airline veteran Fred Reid to oversee "transportation", but rules out obvious options

By Kevin May | February 7, 2019

The seasoned airline exec - Virgin America, Lufthansa, American Airlines and Delta - becomes the company's global head of transportation. Read More

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Qantas unveils NDC-led booking channel for agents, hints at fees down the road

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2019

Qantas will introduce an agency booking channel from August this year providing its "widest range of fares." Read More

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Lime rides away with big expansion plans after $310M investment

By Kevin May | February 7, 2019

The Series D round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, Fidelity Investments, GV and IVP. Read More

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Can OYO capture the unbranded hotel market in the U.S. and Europe?

By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2019

OYO Hotels & Homes is expanding again, debuting in the United States and ramping up operations in Europe. Read More

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Online travel agencies under spotlight from regulators and academics over hotel strategies

By Kevin May | February 6, 2019

Booking.com and Expedia agree to cooperate with a set of guidelines regarding the portrayal of discounts, availability and influence of commissions on rankings. Read More

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Pegasus and Travel Tripper agree to merge in hotel tech wrap-up

By Kevin May | February 6, 2019

Accel-KKR is putting a "substantial" investment into the merger - bringing together the 11-year-old Travel Tripper with one of the pioneers of the hotel CRS. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Finalrentals digitizes vehicle price comparison and booking in UAE

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2019

Dubai-based Finalrentals is digitizing price comparison and booking for short- and long-term car rentals in the UAE, where it estimates 70% of bookings currently take place offline. The company is also... Read More

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Google tells hotels to think of smart devices as extra organs of a guest's body

By Hollis Thomases - Phocuswright | February 4, 2019

The search giant says the proliferation of devices has created rapid, cultural shifts and changed the way people expect things from their brands... making people more curious, demanding and... Read More

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Four key developments keeping the U.S. OTA market exciting

By Phocuswright Research | February 4, 2019

Phocuswright's recent travel research identifies four key developments that make the U.S. online travel agency market an exciting one to watch in 2019. Read More

News / Online

China, part 1: The big (and getting bigger) picture

By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2019

Travel brands and suppliers need to be aware that the Chinese travel market is not only growing - it is also changing. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Airbnb should accept that some things are done certain ways

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2019

The dull mechanics behind what is known as process shouldn't be allowed to prohibit a brand such as Airbnb from making a genuine challenge to OTAs. Read More

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Shifts in demographics, desired features drive cruise marketing strategies

By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2019

Data from MMGY Global points to growing interest in cruising among younger travelers and also a shift in features that influence purchase decisions. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Strabe wants to streamline business travel

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2019

Founded in 2017, Strabe is intended to help corporate agents streamline the booking and travel process for their clients. Read More

News / Online

Klook signals global ambitions with RailEurope activities deal

By Kevin May | January 30, 2019

The deal is significant for Klook as it looks to branch out into global markets, securing a partnership in arch rival GetYourGuide's own backyard. Read More

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