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TripAdvisor reminds the giants: we're still huge and influential

By Kevin May | April 12, 2018

The conversation in online travel circles has been dominated this year by new entrants and the age-old battles. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre makes NDC push, launches new airline commercial platform

By Jill Menze | April 12, 2018

While airlines are still adjusting their attitudes toward IATA’s New Distribution Capability, Sabre has changed its tune about how the communication standard will present new opportunities around... Read More

News / Online

Google tests activities search platform with a twist

By Kevin May | April 10, 2018

No need to panic just yet - it's only a test, of course - but Google has quietly built a search engine for tours and activities. Read More

News / Distribution

Experiences and products - not financial rewards - drive customer loyalty for travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | April 10, 2018

The key to long-term loyalty for travel brands comes from creating memorable experiences based on superior products and personalized service. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb tests eliminating guest fees in new pilot program

By Jill Menze | April 9, 2018

Airbnb is asking select hosts to join a pilot program that removes guest fees from listings. Read More

News / Technology

AI analysis, part 2: Watson's world

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2018

It’s been more than seven years since IBM’s Watson computer entered the spotlight by beating two acclaimed – and human – competitors on the quiz show Jeopardy! Read More

News / Online

Hotels that request guest feedback earn more positive reviews

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2018

Accomodations can improve their online reputation by proactively asking guests to post reviews. Read More

News / Technology

QOTW: Something about the end experience

By PhocusWire | April 6, 2018

Quote from Mike Croucher, chief architect at Travelport, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Technology

AI analysis, part 1: Travel tech giants

By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2018

The ubiquity of artificial intelligence is evident in the fact that the abbreviation “AI” is now a common and recognizable term. Read More

News / Distribution

Air France-KLM inks NDC deals with Amadeus and Travelport

By Mitra Sorrells | March 30, 2018

Amadeus and Air France-KLM have reached an agreement to allow Amadeus customers to access a private channel to receive airline content without paying a surcharge. Two days earlier Travelport announced... Read More

News / Technology

PODCAST: Phocuswire PundIT Show #10

By Kevin May | March 30, 2018

We devote the latest episode of the PundIT Show to all things voice technology, marking the end of our Voice Month. Read More

News / Online

Google's stealth lab tests new travel products

By Kevin May | March 29, 2018

An app focusing on corporate travel services and an additional app for the Local Guides community are in the works at the Google "incubator". Read More

News / Online

The state of influencer marketing for travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2018

Photos, blog posts and other content shared by social media influencers can be an effective way for brands to communicate with consumers – particularly since surveys have found that between one-third to... Read More

News / Startups

Venture capital investments in travel tech could hit record highs in 2018

By Mitra Sorrells | March 28, 2018

Startups creating solutions to make travel more efficient, frictionless and interconnected received a record amount of venture capital funding in 2017 – at $25.45 billion it was a substantial 32%... Read More

News / Distribution

Hotelbeds offloads destinations services to TUI for €110M

By Kevin May | March 28, 2018

Hotelbeds has ended its interest in providing incoming services to travel agencies by selling its Destination Management division to TUI for €110 million. Read More

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