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Google Assistant hotel booking flight check-in
News / Technology
Google adds hotel booking, flight check-in to Google Assistant
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019
Travelers can now book a hotel room through a conversation with Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices... Read More
VIDEO: Amadeus - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Amadeus - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 9, 2019
Introducing the industry's first content management and distribution solution for personalized media.... Read More
Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul
News / Distribution
Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2019
Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are likely to follow suit.... Read More
VIDEO: Lyft on trying to build loyalty and being a collaborator
News / Online
VIDEO: Lyft on trying to build loyalty and being a collaborator
January 8, 2019
Lyft and Uber are intertwined in almost every way, whether they like it or not - product, financial ambition and service being just three elements of note.... Read More
facial recognition survey
News / Technology
Facial-recognition technology gains support to expedite airport security
By Mitra Sorrells | January 8, 2019
It appears Americans are becoming more comfortable with facial-recognition technology, particularly if it is used to expedite travel or improve public safety.  ... Read More
VIDEO: TripStack - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: TripStack - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 8, 2019
A simple and cost-effective API provides the best LCC fares and virtual interlining to OTAs and traditional travel agencies.... Read More
Marriott says 383 million, not original 500 million figure, guest records hit in hack
News / Technology
Marriott says 383 million, not original 500 million figure, guest records hit in hack
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2019
Marriott adjusts the numbers around those affected by the data attack.... Read More
BTU Hotel blockchain booking platform
News / Startups
New hotel booking platform offers cryptocurrency rebates for travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019
A new blockchain-based hotel booking platform launching today at CES promises to take no commission on bookings and give back about 5% of each transaction to travelers that use the site.  ... Read More
Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future
News / Technology
Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future
By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019
In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to digital sources to book their travel – Phocuswright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018 predicts online penetration will increase from 50% in 2018 to 53% in 2022 – in cruise, distribution is predominantly managed offline. ... Read More
VIDEO: Sift Science - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Sift Science - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 7, 2019
Sift Science's loyalty fraud prevention tool protects not only your brand but also your customers' hard-earned rewards.... Read More
The impact on travel brands when Apple updates a critical system tool
Opinion / Technology
The impact on travel brands when Apple updates a critical system tool
By Nigel Arthur - Urban Airship | January 4, 2019
Many travel brands have become dependent on mobile apps to engage with customers and, increasingly, take bookings.... Read More
QOTW: Something about not being in Kansas anymore
News / Online
QOTW: Something about not being in Kansas anymore
By Kevin May | January 4, 2019
Quote from Vivek Bhogaraju of Expedia Group, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Research Spotlight: Essential trends in digital travel advertising
News / Online
Research Spotlight: Essential trends in digital travel advertising
By Jill Menze | January 4, 2019
Thanks to technology, travelers now research, shop and book travel across a variety of devices, and are thus led into the funnel through various advertising channels.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Online marketplaces gaining momentum in tours booking race
By Linda Fox | January 4, 2019
Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017.... Read More
VIDEO: Lola - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Lola - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 4, 2019
Lola provides companies the visibility and control they want, while giving travelers the amazing experience they need.... Read More
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