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So, what is the Power Paradox in travel?
News / Online
So, what is the Power Paradox in travel?
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2018
Travel's biggest players have never been bigger, wielding tremendous power and maintaining the status quo in way that has never been seen before. But herein lies the paradox...... Read More
A brief history of artificial intelligence
News / Technology
A brief history of artificial intelligence
By Simone Puorto | June 27, 2018
"I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them" (Isaac Asimov) Agreeing on a definition of artificial intelligence can be extremely challenging. Few experts seem to have as many disagreements a... Read More
Airline plan to disrupt themselves seems to be working
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Airline plan to disrupt themselves seems to be working
By Marisa Garcia | June 27, 2018
Airlines have focused on digital innovation in an effort to disrupt their businesses and regain a dominant claim over their customers. A new Airline Distribution 2022 analysis by marketing consulta... Read More
TourRadar aims high on multi-day tour bookings with $50M raise
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TourRadar aims high on multi-day tour bookings with $50M raise
By Kevin May | June 26, 2018
Multi-day online tour booking specialist, TourRadar, has secured a massive $50 million funding round and enlisted the help of an ex-Expedia executive.... Read More
Triptease secures $4 million to take hotel direct tech to the Far East
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Triptease secures $4 million to take hotel direct tech to the Far East
By Kevin May | June 26, 2018
Triptease has raised a further $4 million in its Series B round, bringing the total investment in the company to date to almost $25 million.... Read More
The fragmented landscape of travel brands in Google’s organic search
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The fragmented landscape of travel brands in Google’s organic search
By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2018
The usual suspects in travel and hospitality are the most successful at leading the Google search game, but more than half of the total market share is still up for grabs.  ... Read More
VIDEO: Under the hood of ground transportation
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VIDEO: Under the hood of ground transportation
By PhocusWire | June 26, 2018
Some would say that Lyft and undoubtedly Uber get a disproportionate amount of attention in terms of coverage of the ground transportation sector.... Read More
How Google, Instagram and more are shaking up hotel digital marketing
Opinion / Online
How Google, Instagram and more are shaking up hotel digital marketing
By Margaret Mastrogiacomo - HEBS Digital | June 26, 2018
This month, Google nudges SEO marketers in the right direction with clarifications to the mobile‐first index as it rolls out to more websites, Bing pilots in‐market audiences and Instagram gets more serious with Stories by adding e‐commerce features.... Read More
Triptease adds $4 milllion in funding, looks to Asia
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Triptease adds $4 milllion in funding, looks to Asia
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2018
Triptease has raised $4 million bringing the total it has raised so far to $22 million. The hotel technology specialist raised $9 million in a Series B round last year on top of $7 million in Serie... Read More
TourRadar raises $50 million to strengthen platform and drive expansion
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TourRadar raises $50 million to strengthen platform and drive expansion
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2018
TourRadar, a platform for multi-day tours, has raised $50 million in Series C funding. Funding for the Austria-based company was led by TCV while existing investors Cherry Ventures, Endeit Capital,... Read More
Amadeus sets out digital stall, hooks up with Adobe to drive experiences for airlines
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Amadeus sets out digital stall, hooks up with Adobe to drive experiences for airlines
By Linda Fox | June 25, 2018
Amadeus has partnered with Adobe to help airlines improve the experience they deliver to customer via digital channels. Through the tie-up carriers can tap into the combined might of Amadeus soluti... Read More
VIDEO: Asia Pacific as a new global hub for travel startups
News / Startups
VIDEO: Asia Pacific as a new global hub for travel startups
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2018
A lot of investment has flowed into travel startups from Asia Pacific in recent years - with the region rivaling its noisy counterpart in Silicon Valley.... Read More
Startup Stage ViaHero
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: ViaHero pairs travelers with local experts who plan their trips
By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2018
ViaHero is a trip planning service that connects travelers with locals to plan personalized trip itineraries.  ... Read More
Spafax hackathon finds new airline use-cases for AI
News / Technology
Spafax hackathon finds new airline use-cases for AI
By Marisa Garcia | June 25, 2018
The first hackathon from airline entertainment curator Spafax saw developers explore use-cases for artificial intelligence which would help carriers offer passengers a better travel experience. In... Read More
Modern travel marketing, part 4: Paid search
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Modern travel marketing, part 4: Paid search
By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2018
PPC, when done right, can drive relevant conversions, but when done wrong can quickly rack up huge bills with nothing to show for the expense.... Read More
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