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Decoding blockchain, part 2: Travel loyalty programs

By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2018

If we think of loyalty program rewards as a currency, it becomes easy to see why the current system is not ideal and why most programs are struggling to achieve their ultimate goal: to influence... Read More

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Expedia splashed out record $5.3 billion on marketing in 2017

By Kevin May | February 12, 2018

Expedia Inc spent a record $5.3 billion on marketing in 2017 - a figure that continues to trouble investors amid its full year financial results. Read More

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What airlines can gain from thinking like Netflix

By Jill Menze | February 12, 2018

A main reason for the omnipresence of Netflix is the technology’s ability to personalize recommendations to viewers. Read More

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Amex GBT buys Hogg Robinson, tech integration at heart of £400M deal

By Kevin May | February 9, 2018

Massive consolidation alert: Hogg Robinson has sold to American Express Global Business Travel in a deal in the region of £400 million. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb officially opens up platform to hotel distribution

By Kevin May | February 7, 2018

Airbnb is to allow hotels and other accommodation providers to list on the site for the first time through an official third party distribution network. Read More

Nordic Choice blockchain test Winding Tree

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Q&A: How - and why - Nordic Choice Hotels is testing blockchain

By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2018

Could an open-source blockchain-based distribution system stimulate innovative solutions from travel industry startups, provide more choices to travelers, and drive more revenue to suppliers? Read More

Bing Phocuswright digital travel marketing study

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What travel marketers need to know for digital engagement

By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2018

Travel marketers should fine-tune digital strategies to attract new customers and reinforce loyalty among existing ones as they strive to prevail in the competitive landscape of online travel agencies,... Read More

Blockchain known travel digital identity

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Decoding blockchain, part 1: Travel ID and security

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2018

Depending on who you listen to, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin will either change fundamental aspects of people’s daily lives – financial services, healthcare, retail and, yes,... Read More

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QOTW: Something about one-size-fits-all customers

By PhocusWire | February 2, 2018

Quote from Feargal Mooney, CEO of Hostelworld. Read More

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Airbnb IPO ruled out for 2018, CFO departs

By Jill Menze | February 1, 2018

Just days after Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky outlined the company’s plans toward moving into the next century, it was announced that Laurence Tosi is stepping down from his position as chief financial... Read More

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Three months in - what are you reading and what are we doing?

By Kevin May | February 1, 2018

We've been looking back this at our first three months at PhocusWire - and wanted to share some details with you. Read More

News / Technology

Google drives ahead with autonomous vehicle investment

By Kevin May | January 30, 2018

Google spin-off Waymo is ordering "thousands" of new, self-driving vehicles as part of its program to test driver-less technology. Read More

News / Startups

AmEx buys Mezi, embraces "do-it-for-me" model

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2018

American Express has acquired artificial intelligence-powered assistant Mezi, which co-founder and CEO Swapnil Shinde says upends the current “DIY” trend of travel search and booking into a... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb funnels $5M into Experiences arm

By Jill Menze | January 30, 2018

Airbnb is boosting its resources behind the company’s Experiences platform to the tune of $5 million. Read More

News / Online

Expedia plots new push on attractions without "same old playbook"

By Jill Menze | January 29, 2018

“We’re at a precipice for change,” Expedia Local Expert vice president Jen O’Twomney observes about the current state of the tours and attractions market. Read More

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