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The hotel sector is undergoing significant transformation, powered by new technologies, evolving guest expectations, and a renewed focus on direct booking and operational efficiency. PhocusWire delivers the latest hotel industry news, covering the strategies and innovations shaping the future of global hospitality.

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When is the perfect time to buy products on the internet?
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When is the perfect time to buy products on the internet?
By PhocusWire | August 1, 2013
It used to be, as the saying goes, that timing was more an art than a science. Using one's instinct rather than calculating it. Read More
How to win back precious revenue from online travel agencies
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How to win back precious revenue from online travel agencies
By Viewpoints | July 31, 2013
In 2009, Google changed its approach to brand protection, removing protection for trademarked brands on its Adwords Online advertising service. Read More
Tnooz-Nor1 FREE webinar: Why up-selling is key to long-term revenue growth and loyalty
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Tnooz-Nor1 FREE webinar: Why up-selling is key to long-term revenue growth and loyalty
By PhocusWire | July 30, 2013
Is the best time to present ancillary offers to guest really at the time of booking? Or should suppliers work harder to anticipate buying decisions to make real-time, personalized offers when consumers... Read More
Hotel distribution - first up, the simplified version
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Hotel distribution - first up, the simplified version
By Patrick Landman | July 29, 2013
Distribution is crucial to the success of any hotel. I am even tempted to think that distribution is more important than anything else in such businesses. Read More
Tnooz-Sabre FREE webinar - Beyond B2C: How new tech enables personalization in business travel
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Tnooz-Sabre FREE webinar - Beyond B2C: How new tech enables personalization in business travel
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2013
Today there is little difference in the powerful planning and communication tools available to both leisure and business travelers. Read More
European hotel prices - July to September 2013
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European hotel prices - July to September 2013
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2013
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Europe. Read More
CVC claws back some ground from Decolar - Top Brazil travel websites, June 2013
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CVC claws back some ground from Decolar - Top Brazil travel websites, June 2013
By PhocusWire | July 18, 2013
Some hope for Brazilian travel site CVC as it narrows the gap between it and market leader Decolar in the list of leading travel websites in the country. Read More
Everything a travel company needs to know about email marketing
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Everything a travel company needs to know about email marketing
By Kevin May | July 18, 2013
Sending email blasts and getting some kind of ROI is as easy as opening a tin of spam, right? Well, not exactly, as hundreds of hoteliers and chains will testify. Read More
Prescriptive versus predictive: An IBMer's guide to advanced data analytics in travel
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Prescriptive versus predictive: An IBMer's guide to advanced data analytics in travel
By Viewpoints | July 17, 2013
Travel companies rarely complain that they don’t have enough data – but what they often lack is the ability to easily turn this data into valuable insight. Read More
EasyJet takes crown from Ryanair (by slimmest of margins) - Top UK travel websites, June 2013
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EasyJet takes crown from Ryanair (by slimmest of margins) - Top UK travel websites, June 2013
By PhocusWire | July 17, 2013
After losing its coveted position as the leading airline website in the UK in May, EasyJet has regained top spot from Ryanair despite losing market share in June. Read More
Expedia wins more traffic than next three brands combined - Top Canada travel websites, June 2013
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Expedia wins more traffic than next three brands combined - Top Canada travel websites, June 2013
By PhocusWire | July 16, 2013
The web traffic of Flight Network, Hotwire and CheapOAir combined was still behind the total market share achieved by market leader Expedia in Canada in June. Read More
Southwest crushing rivals as it wins quarter of web traffic - Top US travel websites, June 2013
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Southwest crushing rivals as it wins quarter of web traffic - Top US travel websites, June 2013
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2013
Southwest is capturing almost the same amount of web traffic share as Delta (second) and United (third) combined, in the list of leading airline websites in the US. Read More
Admit it - true innovation in travel is a bit of myth
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Admit it - true innovation in travel is a bit of myth
By Viewpoints | July 12, 2013
Different sources give slightly various definitions for "innovation", but all of them agree that it is something new that is being introduced to our life, whether it is a new idea, method, or device. Read More
Google gets into recommendations on the go with its updated Maps app for Android
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Google gets into recommendations on the go with its updated Maps app for Android
By Sean O'Neil | July 11, 2013
Google has updated its Maps app for Android devices. The app's new Explore feature suggests places to eat, shop, and sleep for travelers on the go. Offline maps have also been restored. Read More
Hotel prices in North America - July to September 2013
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Hotel prices in North America - July to September 2013
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2013
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in North America. Read More
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