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Big news - PhocusWire is acquiring tnooz

By PhocusWire | October 19, 2018

It's easy to forget that PhocusWire is still less than 12 months old - so we're thrilled today to be announcing our first acquisition. Read More

News / Online

Interactive content most effective marketing tool for travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | October 19, 2018

Travel brands looking to maximize their search engine optimization strategy should focus on creating interactive content since it ranks higher than all other forms of content for URL ratings, social... Read More

News / Distribution

Vacasa raises $64M to boost domestic and international expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2018

U.S.-based vacation rental management company Vacasa has closed $64 million in new funding Read More

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AirAsia enlists Google for help in digital transformation

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2018

AirAsia is working with Google Cloud to apply AI and machine learning technology to its data. Read More

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NDC causing confusion, concern for corporate travel managers

By Mitra Sorrells | October 17, 2018

Corporate travel managers do not fully understand IATA’s New Distribution Capability and that lack of knowledge may make them resistant to embracing the data transmission standard. Read More

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Tours and activities: the next frontier for airlines?

By Jill Menze | October 17, 2018

Do airlines want to enter the tours and activities game? On the list of priorities, airlines are interested in selling their core product - flights - first and foremost, says Tamas Hanyi, general... Read More

News / Startups

Common mistakes of startups entering travel

By Jill Menze | October 16, 2018

Startups angling to break into travel can’t win without knowledge of the so-called travel funnel. Read More

News / Startups

TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018

TravelPerk has announced $44 million in Series C funding, just seven months after it attracted a $21 million round. Read More

News / Distribution

European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018

The short-term rental (STR) industry has been the target of finger pointing and bad press in recent years as the pressure on housing grows in cities. Read More

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The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book

By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2018

In the early days of metasearch, roughly the first decade of the 21st century, the model was strictly one of price comparison and referral. Read More

News / Technology

QOTW: Something about a magician's tricks

By PhocusWire | October 12, 2018

Quote from Stephen Joyce, CEO of Rezgo, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Online

What's next for Google's foray into hotels?

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | October 11, 2018

Google's recent efforts to expand further into the online travel space could result in a pivotal change for the hospitality industry. Read More

News / Technology

Overcoming the many challenges to make blockchain work for airline distribution

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2018

Airlines are experimenting with different use cases blockchain and some see real potential for distribution. Read More

News / Distribution

Xiaozhu raises $300M for home-share expansion, IoT tech development

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2018

Xiaozhu gets a fresh injection from Yunfeng Capital and Advantech. Read More

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What is next with WeChat marketing for travel brands?

By Sienna Parulis-Cook - Dragon Trail Interactive | October 9, 2018

Anyone who’s even scratched the surface of marketing to China will know that the mobile app and social media platform WeChat, with its 1+ billion monthly active users, is the place to be. Read More

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