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Fraudulent hotel bookings hit $5.2 billion in 2017

By Mitra Sorrells | May 8, 2018

The American Hotel & Lodging Association says consumers paid $5.2 billion in fraudulent and misleading hotel booking transactions with third-party travel companies in 2017. Read More

News / Online

Unlocking travel security, part 1: The threat landscape

By Mitra Sorrells | May 7, 2018

Equifax, Yahoo, Ebay – all major brands that have been the targets of cyber criminals, with millions of customers impacted in each case. Read More

News / Distribution

Airline distribution surcharge trend tipped to slow

By Kevin May | May 7, 2018

Air France-KLM could be the last of the major airline groups to introduce a fee for passengers that book tickets through the global distribution systems. Read More

News / Startups

QOTW: Something about customer discovery at travel startups

By PhocusWire | May 4, 2018

Quote from Richard Holden of Google. Read More

Interview / Startups

Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Lin Xu says people have it wrong about investors

By PhocusWire | May 4, 2018

Here is she discusses the misconceptions people have about the investment community, her love of tours and activities and why the industry should get out and explore a little more. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Chozun offers blockchain system for experiences and loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2018

Australian entrepreneurs Teresa Truda and Zia Word pivoted the focus of their app to Chinese outbound millennial travelers after they were accepted into Chinaccelerator, a Shanghai-based startup... Read More

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Air Canada and WestJet irked over Hopper's Secret Fares

By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2018

Since its long-awaited launch in 2015, Hopper has established a unique – and, it appears, lucrative – platform to sell flights. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor extends animal welfare policy, critics say "falls short"

By Kevin May | May 2, 2018

Campaigners for animal rights have welcomed a shift in strategy at TripAdvisor for selling tickets to animal-based attractions - but say the brand should go further. Read More

News / Online

What travel management companies can learn from leisure booking practices

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2018

Business travelers are frustrated with corporate travel booking systems that have limited choices, high rates, antiquated technology and inconvenient interfaces - and that frustration is driving many to... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Stay22 targets event accommodation

By Kevin May | April 30, 2018

The event services platform has $750,000 in its back pocket after a recent funding round, helping with its mission to help organizers provide accommodation to attendees. Read More

Interview / Technology

Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Q&A with Google's Richard Holden

By PhocusWire | April 30, 2018

Ahead of the event, he discusses how Google has no plans to become an OTA, the importance of search and more. Read More

News / Technology

QOTW: Something about overhauling business models

By PhocusWire | April 27, 2018

Quote from Alex Bainbridge at DestinationCTO. Read More

News / Online

HomeAway tips wider shift from guest fees, admits brand complexity with VRBO

By Kevin May | April 27, 2018

The fee structure in vacation rentals is likely to shift more towards to suppliers rather than guests over time, Expedia Group predicts. Read More

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How AI is rewriting content creation for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 25, 2018

Content is the foundation of a brand’s interaction with its customers. Whether in the form of a website, mobile app, emails, or a social campaign, the words a brand uses provide both information and... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Tripfuser takes on planning and tours

By Kevin May | April 24, 2018

The company is live in seven countries, has 38 employees and includes a number of core elements including a marketplace, chat tools and a trip building platform. Read More

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