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The most popular articles on PhocusWire in 2018

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Distribution

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Startups

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

News / Online

Google acquires Indian rail app Where Is My Train?

By Kevin May | December 12, 2018

Google is well-known for snapping up the teams behind various cogs in the wheel of the travel industry - and this week it has flexed its muscles once again. Read More

News / Technology

A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Voice technology

By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2018

To provide a look ahead on this topic, Say It Now CEO Charlie Cadbury offers his take on the top five developments in voice technology he expects to see in 2019. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport sold back to private equity for $4.4B

By Kevin May | December 10, 2018

Travelport will end just over four years on the public markets and be taken into private equity hands once more, following a $4.4 billion takeover by Elliott Management Corporation. Read More

News / Technology

Women's leadership in travel: What does the industry think?

By Jill Menze | December 10, 2018

Despite there being a clear business case for hiring women in leadership positions, there is still much to be done to advance the standing of women at travel companies. Read More

News / Online

QOTW: Something about simply pressing a button

By Kevin May | December 7, 2018

Quote from Clayton Reid, CEO at MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Kayak on the future of meta, Google and the limitations of voice search

By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2018

By some measures it’s been a tough year for traditional metasearch players, including Kayak. Read More

News / Online

Lyft first out of the ride-hailing blocks with filing for IPO

By Kevin May | December 6, 2018

Ride-hailing service Lyft will be the first of the big U.S. brands to test their model on the public financial markets. Read More

Interview / Online

Technically Speaking - Ari Balogh of Airbnb

By Jill Menze | December 6, 2018

Ari Balogh comes to Airbnb from Google and is charged with leading infrastructure, information IT and security and engineering for payments, trust and community support as CTO. Read More

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