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Hotel C-suite buzz: Disruptive Google, data security and emerging tech

By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2019

Cybersecurity, emerging technology and Google were some of the topics discussed by a trio of hospitality chiefs at the HITEC conference in Minneapolis. Read More

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Getting out of the way of "innovation" in travel

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2019

Amazon Web Services believes the travel industry is stuck in silos and an “old way of thinking about IT”, with disparate systems that don’t talk to each other. Read More

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Hotels need to embark on a new chapter - the digital one already written by Amazon

By Mitra Sorrells | June 19, 2019

Hotels can fend off threats from outside by adopting a retailing mindset and using tech that supports their model, rather than relying on outdated property management systems. Read More

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VIDEO: Understanding the biometric future for travel

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2019

Biometric technology is becoming an accepted part of the journey for travelers in more parts of the world. Read More

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Will food delivery apps eliminate the need for hotel room service?

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2019

In recent years, new options for on-demand, personalized meals have emerged – initially disrupting the way people dine at home and now gaining traction among travelers as a convenient way to eat while... Read More

Worldpay Helldorff payment challenges trends

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Q&A: Worldpay's Thomas Helldorff on challenges, trends and predictions for travel payments

By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2019

Worldpay's vice president of vertical strategy for travel and airlines shares his thoughts on the role of mobile and alternative payments, how payment systems can drive conversions and much... Read More

News / Online

Bitcoin continues to be on a slow burn as payment option in travel

By Linda Fox | June 12, 2019

Can Bitcoin gain real traction in travel payments as it's explored by new segments? Read More

Opinion / Technology

Will sightseeing buses be first to globally scale with autonomous vehicles?

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | June 12, 2019

Robo-taxis are a fool's errand. Instead, delivering experiences such as sightseeing via autonomous vehicle makes for a better near-term strategy. Read More

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Travel payments, part 2: Balancing friction and risk in fighting fraud

By Mitra Sorrells | June 10, 2019

For part two in our series on travel payments, we explore issues related to fraud and how machine learning can help to solve them. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Collaboration, not competition, can make the travel industry a digital leader

By Rom Hendler - InnoVel | June 7, 2019

Travel, intangible and evolving, is a perfect example of a product particularly vulnerable to marketing myopia. So we should fix it, as an industry together. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jason Morehouse of Checkfront

By Kevin May | June 7, 2019

Since launching in June, 2010, Checkfront has grown from a humble operation in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to a business that processes over $1 billion in bookings annually, made by tour and... Read More

Nordic Choice on Google Amazon using blockchain

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Will Google and Amazon embrace a blockchain travel marketplace?

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2019

Nordic Choice Hotels’ director of future business, Christian Lundén, says blockchain has the potential to disrupt travel distribution by stimulating activity from both startups and large tech players... Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Radware/ShieldSquare - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2019

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2019

Protect the reputation and growth of your online business from malicious actors and threats through a simple cloud service. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How payment tech could revolutionize travel brands in Latin America

By Howard Blankenship - CellPoint Mobile | May 31, 2019

Have fintech and alternative forms of payment had an effect on the travel sector in Latin America? The short answer is yes; in fact, the impact is significant. Read More

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VIDEO: How a cruise line embarks on digital transformation

By Kevin May | May 23, 2019

Complicated products, expensive and considered purchases by consumers - just some of the elements in the cruise sector that are hard to shift to a digital-led future. Read More

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