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Attribute-based selling comes to hotel reservation systems

By Mitra Sorrells | July 11, 2018

Attribute-based selling is a concept that has generated buzz in hospitality circles in recent years and now Amadeus is implementing this strategy as part of its new guest reservation system being... Read More

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Booking.com gets down to Basics, gets rates from other agencies

By Kevin May | July 10, 2018

In what could be a significant strategic development, Booking.com is now getting inventory and exclusive prices for hotels from other online travel agencies. Read More

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New scenarios for a fast-moving airline distribution landscape

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2018

Airline distribution has evolved more in the last three years than perhaps at any time in the previous 20 before it. Read More

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Booking Holdings acquires HotelsCombined in Asia Pacific land grab

By Kevin May | July 9, 2018

HotelsCombined has ended 13 years as an independent business following a deal to sell to Booking Holdings. Read More

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Reimagining customer experience, part 1: digital design

By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2018

This month we're exploring the topic of customer experience across the travel space. We begin with a look at how brands are designing their digital interfaces - websites and apps - to create an... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Sleepbox's micro-hotels house travelers in urban areas

By Jill Menze | July 5, 2018

Sleepbox's portable micro-hotels are designed for travelers stuck in an airport or looking for a cheap and easy place to stay. The modular rooms are geared toward millennials who want accommodations... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Next generation of travel tech leaders

By PhocusWire | July 4, 2018

Generally, the current crop of leaders of the industry were brought up on the early days of ecommerce. Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Safr wants to make ride-sharing safe for women

By Jill Menze | July 3, 2018

Accusations of assault and discrimination have trailed leading ride-share companies for some time now, and women-focused startup Safr is aiming to change the experience for riders and drivers alike. Read More

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Tripsta web agency halts operations amid financial row

By Kevin May | June 29, 2018

Online travel agency group Tripsta has suspended operations in the wake of a failed new business plan that is being blamed on "certain partners". Read More

News / Online

QOTW: Something about how easy it is to burn cash

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2018

Quote from Craig Paddock, director of search for MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

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Online travel agencies face action for search, charges and discount practices

By Kevin May | June 29, 2018

An ongoing probe into sales tactics by online travel agencies has seen a number of brands warned over the way they display prices and market to users. Read More

News / Online

Travelers waiting to book tours and activities, prefer local experiences

By Jill Menze | June 27, 2018

Summer is a busy season for tours and attractions operators, with the vacation-heavy months bringing with them an influx of people looking for things to do. But how - and when - are travelers booking... Read More

News / Online

Q&A: How brands are using WeChat to attract travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2018

Travel brands and destinations are vying for the attention of Chinese travelers – already a massive market with an estimated 130.5 million outbound trips made in 2017 and projections of 10% growth... Read More

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So, what is the Power Paradox in travel?

By PhocusWire | June 27, 2018

Travel's biggest players have never been bigger, wielding tremendous power and maintaining the status quo in way that has never been seen before. But herein lies the paradox... Read More

News / Online

TourRadar aims high on multi-day tour bookings with $50M raise

By Kevin May | June 26, 2018

Multi-day online tour booking specialist, TourRadar, has secured a massive $50 million funding round and enlisted the help of an ex-Expedia executive. Read More

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