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Q&A: Figuring out a role in a mega-funded world of ground transportation

By Kevin May | March 28, 2019

The focus tends to go to ground transportation brands that have raised multimillion (even billion level) dollar investment rounds, so how do smaller players compete? Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airlines leave millions in profit on the table - and they don’t even know it

By Kenny Totten - Bacarai | March 28, 2019

Nearly all group airfare is still sold offline, in a labor- and time-intensive fashion. Innovation will improve the customer experience and bring in more revenue for airlines. Read More

News / Online

Tim Berners-Lee laments state of the web but offers hope for travel brands

By Linda Fox | March 27, 2019

The iconic figure in the history of digital communications envisions a re-decentralized travel industry where consumer data is held on a Solid Pod. Read More

News / Online

Uber eyes Middle East with $3.1B acquisition of Careem

By Kevin May | March 26, 2019

The purchase price will be split between $1.4 billion in cash and $1.7 billion in convertible notes, Uber said when confirming the acquisition this week. Read More

News / Distribution

Google pushes further into private accommodations, rolls out vacation rentals search worldwide

By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2019

Google is adding vacation rental listings from the likes of Expedia Group and TripAdvisor to its Hotel Search platform. Read More

News / Online

Lola nearly doubles funding with $37M capital injection

By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2019

The corporate travel management platform will use the Series C funding to double its headcount and further develop its technology. Read More

News / Technology

Mobile technology, customer acquisition among top challenges for ground transit operators

By Jill Menze | March 26, 2019

According to a survey from CellPoint Mobile, ground transit operators in the United States are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for a seamless, mobile-first transportation experience. Read More

News / Distribution

Rate parity issues continue to challenge hotels in key markets

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

OTA Insight's Annual Hotel Parity Review shows independent hotels and local chains are more likely to suffer losses from rate parity issues. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Why operators should still have a voice in tours and activities

By Kevin May | March 25, 2019

Macro trends in tours and activities have created challenges and opportunities for those at the sharp end of the industry: those that provide a tour or activity and operators of attractions. Read More

News / Distribution

Ground innovation, part 4: Getting onboard the rail (r)evolution

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

In the final part of our series on ground transportation, we look at the development of rail technology and distribution. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: The autonomous option may not be the one chosen

By PhocusWire | March 22, 2019

Second-guessing consumer behavior, especially when it comes to the introduction of new technology, is often fraught with problems. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How tourism boards tackle the digitalization of activities

By Kevin May | March 21, 2019

A tourism office explains how technologies such as blockchain, data management and others will reshape the role of these important organizations In the future. Read More

News / Technology

Guesty leads short-term rental software race with $35M raise

By Jill Menze | March 21, 2019

The property management platform’s funding now totals $60 million - the highest of any other software in the short-term rental space, according to the company. Read More

News / Online

Highly connected hotel industry continues to be vulnerable to cyber attacks

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2019

Fraud in travel is on the up, according to a number of recently released reports from experts in the field. Read More

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The digital transformation of group business travel - are you ready?

By Diane Merlino | March 20, 2019

Consumers expect online offers and recommendations that are tailored to their individual preferences. And that reality has influenced meeting planner expectations. Read More

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