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VIDEO: Zuzu Hospitality Solutions - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Zuzu Hospitality Solutions - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 14, 2019
Zuzu shows how a people-centric approach delivers revenue maximization from its pricing and distribution technology.... Read More
QOTW: Something about being safe from disruption
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about being safe from disruption
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2019
Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation oversees a model that has worked for decades - yet it is not immune from the technology revolution that has impacted every other corner of the industry.... Read More
CES 2019: Carnival's innovation chief on overused words and realistic goals in digital
News / Technology
CES 2019: Carnival's innovation chief on overused words and realistic goals in digital
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2019
A snapshot of views on innovation and disruption from Carnival Corporation's chief experience and innovation officer.... Read More
3 reasons why most consumer data advice doesn’t work for travel brands
Opinion / Technology
3 reasons why most consumer data advice doesn’t work for travel brands
By Carolyn Corda - Adara | January 11, 2019
Travel marketing is a fundamentally different discipline to other forms of marketing, with consumers behaving and spending in ways that no other industry can replicate.... Read More
Attention, startups: Apply now for Phocuswright Europe Battleground
News / Online
Attention, startups: Apply now for Phocuswright Europe Battleground
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2019
It’s that time of year again for startups to demonstrate their fresh ideas to the brightest minds in travel. Apply for the Phocuswright Europe 2019 Battleground competition now.... Read More
VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 11, 2019
Harnessing the power of virtual interlining, Kiwi.com has gone further and made a suite of travel technology platforms available to travel agents and third parties.... Read More
Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)
Opinion / Distribution
Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)
By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | January 10, 2019
I have found that there are a set of common themes and common challenges that come through during conversations with airlines.... Read More
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News / Distribution
OYO sees big growth in business travelers, eyes further expansion
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019
OYO Hotels and Homes continues to build up its business travel segment with the recent addition of a booking service for corporates booking their own trips.... Read More
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News / Technology
CES 2019: Delta boss talks data, AI and internal culture
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019
Delta CEO Ed Bastian talks about internal culture, AI and other data initiatives during CES 2019.... Read More
Ctrip investment Yunji hotel robots
News / Technology
Ctrip invests in hotel robot manufacturer
By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2019
Ctrip has invested in Yunji Technology, a Beijing-based company that makes robots for a variety of industries including hotels. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  ... Read More
VIDEO: AllSeated - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: AllSeated - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 10, 2019
Genuine virtual reality that provides venues with a claim to have the highest ROI in the history of event technology.... Read More
IATA Pay looks to reduce payment costs for airlines, completes first test
News / Technology
IATA Pay looks to reduce payment costs for airlines, completes first test
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2019
IATA Pay, a partnership between Ipagoo and IATA, completes its first test with airlines in a live environment.... Read More
A new record? Two million room nights booked online in a single day... in one country
News / Online
A new record? Two million room nights booked online in a single day... in one country
By Kevin May | January 9, 2019
Meituan-Dianping is claiming a record of sorts this week. The company, which sells good and services Amazon-style in China alongside hotels and other travel products, says it offloaded more than two million room nights on December 31.... Read More
CEO interview Carnival Arnold Donald
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019
Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, shares his thoughts on the cruise distribution landscape, how technology is improving the guest experience and advice on what makes a good leader.... Read More
SiteMinder partners with RoomIt to connect hotels directly to TMC clients
News / Distribution
SiteMinder partners with RoomIt to connect hotels directly to TMC clients
By Jill Menze | January 9, 2019
Through a new partnership with RoomIt, the hotel distribution arm of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, SiteMinder is giving its hotel customers direct access to a travel management company’s clients for the first time.... Read More
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