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News / Technology

Back in the offline world, part 4: High-tech versus high-touch hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018

For the final piece in this series, we consider the topic of technology in the hotel environment. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: FlyGRN combines flight booking with automatic carbon offsetting

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2018

FlyGRN uses a portion of the commission it receives for flight bookings to support carbon offsetting projects, such as a solar panel initiative in India that displaces fossil fuels. Travelers receive a... Read More

Booking.com ODX blockchain internet marketplace

News / Technology

Booking.com will give data to consumers in emerging markets to access its site

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018

Booking.com has signed on to try a new blockchain-based data marketplace aimed at helping brands connect with users in emerging markets. Read More

News / Startups

Established travel brands see crowdfunding as mechanism to boost loyalty

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2018

Mr & Mrs Smith and Much Better Adventures discuss why they decided to go down the crowdfunding route. Read More

News / Technology

eDreams trials biometric technology to help drive inspiration

By Linda Fox | September 19, 2018

Edreams Odigeo is employing eye-tracking as well as biometric scanning technology to help it improve the customer experience. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor plots social network, goes all-in on personalization

By Jill Menze | September 18, 2018

TripAdvisor is betting big on social media with the launch of “the new TripAdvisor” - a revamp of the platform that allows users to connect with fellow travelers as well as brands, publishers and... Read More

News / Technology

Back in the offline world, part 3: Tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2018

2018 may be remembered as a tipping point for the digitization of the tours and activities sector within the global travel industry. Read More

News / Online

TUI Group acquires tours and activities online agency Musement

By Kevin May | September 14, 2018

Musement, one of Europe's modestly funded online travel agencies for tours and activities, is now part of the TUI Group. Read More

News / Startups

Is the travel industry ready for a new wave of disruption?

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2018

"Disruption" has become an ever-present word in the popular vernacular when talking about changes in the digital travel economy. Read More

News / Startups

Beekeeper picks up $13M to grow hotel employee communication platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2018

Beekeper, a platform that provides real-time, two-way communication among all employees in a hotel has raised an additional $13 million as a part of its Series A extension round. Read More

News / Technology

How AI might alleviate planning headaches for airlines

By Linda Fox | September 13, 2018

Airlines are hoping artificial intelligence could do away with many of the traditional planning processes in the industry. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a "landmark ruling"

By Jill Menze | September 12, 2018

The owner of a fraudulent reviews business has been sentenced to prison and fined in what TripAdvisor considers a milestone for the internet. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Criton drags and drops app tools into hotels

By Kevin May | September 11, 2018

With 28 full-time employees and expansion to London, Criton is ambitious with its plan to give hotels the tools to create their own mobile applications. Read More