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News / Online

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

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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

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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

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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

News / Online

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

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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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The fragmented landscape of travel brands in Google’s organic search

By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2018

The usual suspects in travel and hospitality are the most successful at leading the Google search game, but more than half of the total market share is still up for grabs. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: ViaHero pairs travelers with local experts who plan their trips

By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2018

ViaHero is a trip planning service that connects travelers with locals to plan personalized trip itineraries. Read More

News / Online

Modern travel marketing, part 4: Paid search

By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2018

PPC, when done right, can drive relevant conversions, but when done wrong can quickly rack up huge bills with nothing to show for the expense. Read More

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QOTW: Something about taking a bold step to be different

By PhocusWire | June 22, 2018

Quote from Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, in an article of PhocusWire this week. Read More

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Study shows evolution of Google real estate for travel searches

By Kevin May | June 22, 2018

Consumers looking for travel products on Google are now faced with fewer "organic blue links", with space given over to the search giant's own tools and services. Read More