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News / Online

A new record? Two million room nights booked online in a single day... in one country

By Kevin May | January 9, 2019

Meituan-Dianping is claiming a record of sorts this week. The company, which sells good and services Amazon-style in China alongside hotels and other travel products, says it offloaded more than two... Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, shares his thoughts on the cruise distribution landscape, how technology is improving the guest experience and advice on what makes a good leader. Read More

Google Assistant hotel booking flight check-in

News / Technology

Google adds hotel booking, flight check-in to Google Assistant

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Travelers can now book a hotel room through a conversation with Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul

By Linda Fox | January 8, 2019

Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are likely to follow suit. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott says 383 million, not original 500 million figure, guest records hit in hack

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2019

Marriott adjusts the numbers around those affected by the data attack. Read More

News / Technology

Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future

By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019

In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to digital sources to book their travel – Phocuswright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018 predicts online... Read More

News / Online

QOTW: Something about not being in Kansas anymore

By Kevin May | January 4, 2019

Quote from Vivek Bhogaraju of Expedia Group, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Distribution

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Technology

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