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Toyota backs autonomous shuttle service May Mobility with $50M investment
By Steven Lerner | December 5, 2019
The Toyota Motor Corporation is leading a $50 million Series B round into autonomous transportation-as-a-service startup May Mobility.... Read More
VIDEO: How tech-enabled solutions can improve safety and security of short-term rentals
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VIDEO: How tech-enabled solutions can improve safety and security of short-term rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2019
Leaders from Vrbo, TurnKey Vacation Rentals and Certistay discuss safety and security solutions for short-term rentals.... Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group fallout: Life after Mark Okerstrom
By Steven Lerner | December 5, 2019
Industry analysts react to the sudden departures of Expedia Group CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan Pickerill.... Read More
VIDEO: Sift - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Sift - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 5, 2019
Dynamic Friction can assist efforts to reduce longstanding problems like false positives and growing problems like account takeovers.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 15 - Steve Kaufer of TripAdvisor
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 15 - Steve Kaufer of TripAdvisor
By Kevin May | December 5, 2019
TripAdvisor is one of the pioneering brands in online travel, no question about it. CEO Steve Kaufer gives the inside story - the ups and the downs - to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May.... Read More
VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 5, 2019
This social solution for travel sites converts 5x better than the site baseline, translating to an increase of 10% in overall online sales.... Read More
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Expedia Group CEO Mark Okerstrom out amid board disagreement over strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019
Expedia Group CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan Pickerill have resigned effective immediately, chairman Barry Diller announced today.... Read More
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Property management systems "failing" private accommodation owners
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2019
The number of property management systems, including their limitations for offering extras, is an ongoing challenge for vacation rental managers.... Read More
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India's Paytm finances bus ticketing tech firm Infinity
By Steven Lerner | December 4, 2019
The partnership will bolster Paytm's payments and ticketing technology solutions for bus operators.... Read More
VIDEO: OYO's Ritesh Agarwal on growth and plans to address hotel owners’ concerns
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VIDEO: OYO's Ritesh Agarwal on growth and plans to address hotel owners’ concerns
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019
OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal speaks about the company's growth and priorities for the coming year at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
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Amazon expands travel offerings in India with RedBus partnership
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019
Amazon in India is adding bus ticketing through a partnership with RedBus.... Read More
VIDEO: Pack Up + Go - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Pack Up + Go - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2019
Plan a three-day trip around the United States with this travel agency. The catch? Your destination is a surprise!... Read More
VIDEO: Nezasa - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Nezasa - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2019
Incremental selling of personalized trips: from static to live itineraries.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Rate integrity: Are bedbanks the problem or solution?
News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! Rate integrity: Are bedbanks the problem or solution?
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2019
Many hoteliers welcomed Amoma’s collapse, but some OTAs are still selling opaque rates intended for other channels such as tour operators.... Read More
The big ask: A Kilimanjaro pledge
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The big ask: A Kilimanjaro pledge
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly  | December 3, 2019
With great personal benefits come great personal obligations. To only reap the advantages of a life in travel falls short. Giving back completes the journey.... Read More
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