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News / Technology

VIDEO: Bringing an immersive experience to destination activities

By Kevin May | April 2, 2019

Similar to advances in the movie industry in recent decades, technology can give visitors a new way to experience a destination.... Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus says traveler needs are ripe for innovation

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2019

Amadeus Ventures is focusing on the traveler experience in the hope that innovation can improve the journey for passengers, guests and others.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

How smaller travel brands can ride the personalization wave

By Matt Langie - Adara | April 2, 2019

Personalization is great for a global airline, or even a regional cruise line. For most smaller travel brands, even regular personalization can seem out of reach. ... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb confirms investment in Indian hospitality brand OYO

By Jill Menze | April 1, 2019

The rumors are confirmed, and the deal is estimated between $100 million and $200 million.... Read More

Notated News / Technology

Middle East countries accelerate quantum computing research

By Alicia Buller - Computer Weekly | April 1, 2019

Universities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have launched quantum computing research groups to cultivate homegrown knowledge of the tech.... Read More

News / Technology

The wake-up call in security that travel brands need to listen to

By Linda Fox | April 1, 2019

Security breaches in travel are rising - IBM gives some indication as to the reasons why and how much it can cost.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

It's time to decide - standardize technology in activities, or not?

By Stephen Joyce - Rezgo | April 1, 2019

The sector is perhaps too far down the path with connectivity to be saved by standards, but a focused effort by both the supply and demand side of the sector can prevent some of the associated pain.... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Dear, airlines - are you new distribution compatible?

By Ian Heywood - Travelport | April 1, 2019

The 16.1 standard for NDC will only get you so far. You can just about book an airline seat with it. But not much else. So it is not much use to anybody. ... Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Nadim El Manawy

By PhocusWire | April 1, 2019

Launched in early 2018, Arise uses distributed ledger technology to help hotels control the distribution of their rates and inventory and to improve the commission reconciliation process. ... Read More

News / Online

When right goes wrong for travelers in A/B website testing

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2019

A/B testing has become a big part of what online travel agencies do to introduce new functionality and improve the user experience. But it has its problems.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: There's nothing wrong with being smart about investment cash

By PhocusWire | March 29, 2019

As unprofitable Lyft secures its multi-billion valuation IPO, startups in ground transportation and elsewhere should reflect on what their own strategy does for them.... Read More

News / Online

Why a women-only ride-share app opted for crowdfunding (after kickback from male VCs)

By Jill Menze | March 29, 2019

Dismissed by male venture capitalists, Australian company Shebah has nearly hit its funding goal of $3 million through crowdfunding.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Tours take center stage in traveler planning, spend and experience

By Anne Failing - Arival | March 29, 2019

A research study was undertaken to determine key trends and drivers around tour takers’ needs and behavior and to identify the primary factors shaping the evolution of tours and touring.... Read More