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A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Travel marketing

By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2018

As we look ahead to 2019, we asked MMGY Global CEO Clayton Reid to share thoughts on the future of travel and what lies ahead for marketing and advertising strategies, the growing influence of Google... Read More

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Airlines urged to move quickly as cyber attacks grow in number and sophistication

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2018

Airlines and airports are increasing investment and focus on cybersecurity but need to move more quickly as attacks intensify. Read More

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Technically Speaking - Katri Harra-Salonen of Finnair

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2018

Katri Harra-Salonen is a seasoned digital transformation exec, joining Finnair in March 2016 at its first chief digital officer. She previously ran Umbrella Strategic Advisory and Fjord, a business arm... Read More

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

By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2018

For our look ahead, SITA Lab program manager Sherry Stein provides an update on blockchain for the air transport industry and her predictions of what to expect in 2019. Read More

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Marriott admits 500 million guest accounts hacked

By Kevin May | November 30, 2018

A major security breach impacting on half a billion guest records in the Starwood reservation system has been disclosed by Marriott. Read More

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QOTW: Something about saying nothing at all

By Kevin May | November 30, 2018

Quote from Matt Walker, chief storyteller at LikeWhere, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

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PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #16

By Kevin May | November 30, 2018

The second our podcasts recorded during The Phocuswright Conference in Los Angeles is now available. Read More

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Technically Speaking - Matt Minetola of Travelport

By Mitra Sorrells | November 30, 2018

Matt Minetola joined Travelport in 2014, bringing more than 30 years of experience in hardware, software and banking industries including 14 years at HP. Read More

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VIDEO: Airbnb on what it's learned from Amazon Prime and its community

By Jill Menze | November 29, 2018

At The Phocuswright Conference, Airbnb Homes executive Greg Greeley discussed the company's ambitions as it prepares for an IPO. Read More

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Plusgrade gets $150M capital raise to expand tech for upgrades

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2018

Plusgrade, a specialist in revenue enhancing technology, has received a $150 million capital boost from an institutional investor. Read More

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Global airline ancillary revenue will close in on $100B in 2018

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2018

Airline ancillary revenue is forecast to hit $93 billion in 2018, according to the latest report by IdeaWorksCompany and CarTrawler. Read More

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Gen Z reignites traveler affinity for mobile apps

By Linda Fox | November 27, 2018

Generation Z travelers are looking for mobile apps and services to help them budget and plan trips as well as to organize and share their experiences on return. Read More

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VIDEO: Expedia Group on being relevant and still trying to win

By Kevin May | November 27, 2018

At some point, Mark Okerstrom will no longer be the figure who stepped into the breach at Expedia Group when his old boss and mentor Dara Khosrowshahi left to run Uber. Read More

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Technically Speaking - Laura Miller of InterContinental Hotels Group

By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2018

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) named Laura Miller chief information officer in February 2018, with responsibility for infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture and data, IT security... Read More

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Regulator launches antitrust probe into Sabre and Amadeus over air distribution contracts

By Kevin May | November 23, 2018

The European Commission has unveiled a formal investigation into agreements between airlines and two of the air industry's global distribution systems. Read More

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