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Q&A: Melissa Maher on Expedia Group's push for diversity and inclusion

By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | January 2, 2019

Melissa Maher, senior vice president at Expedia Group, is responsible for the “Leading 4 Change” program, which includes driving diversity and inclusion at the global travel company. Here, she talks... Read More

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PhocusWire's theme months for 2018 - all in one place

By PhocusWire | December 31, 2018

Here some of the highlights from each of our dedicated months during 2018 - from blockchain and digital marketing to voice and startups. Read More

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A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Retailing and ancillaries

By Kevin May | December 31, 2018

To explore what lies ahead for retailing and ancillaries in relation to travel next year, we asked a company at the sharp end of it all to share some ideas. Read More

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Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019

By Jill Menze | December 31, 2018

Younger travelers are keen to engage with bots and are more likely to be swayed by personalized offers as they head into 2019. Read More

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QOTW: Something about... a 20,000-word mini-thesis on travel in 2018

By PhocusWire | December 28, 2018

After our launch in late-2017, Quote Of The Week (QOTW) quickly established itself as PhocusWire's signature sign-off to mark the end of each week. Read More

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VIDEO: Hotels and doing the simple things first with tech

By Kevin May | December 27, 2018

Hotels face battles on multiple fronts - but it's not just the obvious competitive elements that give them the biggest challenges. Read More

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A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Artificial intelligence in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 27, 2018

To explore what lies ahead for AI in relation to travel, we solicited input from IBM’s global managing director for travel and transportation, Dee Waddell, and from Mark Holt, chief technology officer... Read More

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QOTW: Something about a battle of the platforms

By Kevin May | December 21, 2018

Quote from Sam Turner and Peter Mansour at Hotelbeds Group, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

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By Kevin May | December 21, 2018

PhocusWire's first full calendar year is drawing to a close - and what a year it's been. Read More

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Believe the hype? 14 travel blockchain startups to watch in 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2018

Blockchain has been one of the most talked about concepts of 2018 - not least in travel, where its development is touted by some as the future of distribution and security. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Momentum and the vacation rental tech startup scene

By Vanessa de Souza Lage - Rentals United | December 20, 2018

The vacation and short-term rental industry is an exciting place for startups right now. There’s been plenty of investment flowing in, with lots of growth, which has created momentum. Read More

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Analysts watch cautiously as Travelport heads back to private equity

By Kevin May | December 18, 2018

Travelport's decision to come off the public financial markets via a sale to private equity has drawn a lukewarm reaction to its long-term future. Read More

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PhocusWire's newsmakers of the year 2018

By Kevin May | December 17, 2018

The profile of a brand in travel - and the perception of it from consumers and industry peers - is mostly generated over the course of certain events or a period of time. Read More

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QOTW: Something about speaking up for voice

By Linda Fox | December 14, 2018

Quote from Stephen Taylor, SVP of enterprise at Sojern, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

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Travel startup investments 2018 - a year in review

By Kevin May | December 14, 2018

Despite the powerful presence of established players, many of which have seemingly cornered various sectors, the eagerness to support new businesses never appears to subside in travel. Read More

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