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STARTUP STAGE: Tripcents brings idea-save-pay process to trip planning

By Kevin May | May 11, 2018

Founded in mid-2017, Tripcents has a different take on the trip planning model by tapping into one of the most important parts of traveling: paying for the trip. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel direct distribution benefits "debunked"

By Kevin May | May 10, 2018

"No measurable impact" is the headline-grabbing finding from a study looking at whether direct bookings have any impact on the cost of distribution for hotels. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor wants to utilize massive user base to grow Experiences

By Kevin May | May 10, 2018

TripAdvisor has high hopes for its Experiences division, claiming that there is plenty of room for growth as more suppliers shift online. Read More

Booking Holdings hits record $25B booking mark for a quarter

By Jill Menze | May 9, 2018

In the first quarter of 2018, Booking Holdings, formerly the Priceline Group, has reported significant financial growth despite a slowing of growth in bookings and room nights. Read More

News / Distribution

Over 100,000 companies managing vacation rental sector

By Kevin May | May 9, 2018

Proof that vacation rentals are a huge segment of the industry is confirmed with analysis showing there are a staggering 115,000 vacation rental companies worldwide. Read More

News / Online

Dreamlines sails home with €45 million to expand cruise platform

By Kevin May | May 8, 2018

Cruise booking platform Dreamlines has brought its total funding to over the €100 million mark with a new €45 million capital raise. Read More

News / Distribution

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

News / Distribution

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

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