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News / Distribution

By PhocusWire | August 15, 2018

The hotel sector in Europe is vastly different from its counterpart in North America, primarily due to the high volume of independent properties. Read More

News / Distribution

Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

In the midst of growth plans, Wegogo is forging ahead with the introduction of blockchain-based tech and the creation of its cryptocurrency known as WeGold. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group pays $60M to buy out AirAsia from AirAsiaGo platform

By Kevin May | August 14, 2018

An investment of $60 million has brought to an end a seven-year joint venture between Expedia Group and AirAsia to sell the airline's tickets alongside hotels. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Vacaryx ticks high-touch and blockchain boxes for rental platform

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

Vacaryx is a vacation rental platform that aims to add transparency to the booking process by facilitating communication between hosts and guests. Read More

News / Startups

Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018

For the second piece in our series on startups, we go to the front lines to gather insights from three startup founders. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018

As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal. Read More

News / Distribution

As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018

Amadeus is building out its Live Travel Space platform to keep itself and its customers at pace with the evolving consumer landscape. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings closely monitoring paid channels as it builds direct strategy

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018

Following the release of its Q2 financials, Booking Holdings says it's continuing its strategy of building its direct business as well as a wider travel offering. Read More

News / Startups

Q&A: Terry Jones on the challenges of creating a successful travel startup

By Mitra Sorrells | August 8, 2018

Terry Jones has had a long history in travel, including working as a travel agent, 24 years at American Airlines, launching and serving as CEO of Travelocity, helping to found Kayak and - most recently... Read More

News / Distribution

Klook brings in $200M in funding, eyes expansion in Europe and the U.S.

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2018

Klook has raised $200 million in Series D funding with plans to expand its tours and activities booking platform to Europe and the US. Read More

News / Startups

Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 1: The investors’ perspective

By Mitra Sorrells | August 7, 2018

This month we're digging into the topic of startups, aiming to understand the challenges and opportunities from the perspective of various players in the field, beginning with insights from venture... Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about not being immune to competition

By PhocusWire | August 3, 2018

Quote from Peter O’Connor, professor at Essec Business School, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Technology

RateGain dances away with acquisition of DHISCO

By Kevin May | August 2, 2018

Hotel distribution service DHISCO is now part of the RateGain family following an acquisition of the company for an undisclosed fee. Read More

Opinion / Online

Can FOMO help capture hotel bookings?

By Mike Ford - SiteMinder | August 2, 2018

Around 69% of millennials experience FOMO, and 60% make reactive purchases because of it. In other words, they’ll buy just because they feel they might miss out - even at hotels. Read More