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Security series part 3 biometrics
News / Technology
Unlocking travel security, part 3: Biometric ID
By Mitra Sorrells | May 21, 2018
For the first two installments of our series on privacy and security, we have looked at cybersecurity for travel brands and the upcoming GDPR deadline – two topics related to data. But privacy and security in travel also relates to the movement of people – not just information – across borders.  ... Read More
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Lufthansa claims Travix deal is NDC vision in reality
By Kevin May | May 21, 2018
German airline group Lufthansa is touting a new partnership with Travix to showcase its distribution strategy within the wider framework of what NDC can achieve.... Read More
Startup pitch: Trill wants to make travel content within UGC bookable
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Startup pitch: Trill wants to make travel content within UGC bookable
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2018
Consumers turn to multiple sources when researching and booking a trip or, the elements that make up a trip. Often a post on Facebook or an image on Instagram gets people dreaming of travel or wanting... Read More
Trekksoft buys DigiTickets attraction ticket system
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Trekksoft buys DigiTickets attraction ticket system
By Kevin May | May 21, 2018
DigiTickets is now part of the Trekksoft family following an acquisition of the U.K.-based attraction and event ticketing platform.... Read More
VIDEO: Airbnb on moving forward as a company
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VIDEO: Airbnb on moving forward as a company
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2018
Airbnb has joined the ranks of brands in the industry that can generally fill a room whenever one of their executive comes along to speak.... Read More
Turo car charing
Opinion / Online
Why David should always fight back against Goliath
By Andre Haddad - Turo | May 18, 2018
Life isn’t fair. So your mother told you when you were growing up, and the older you get, the more you realize her sage words are all too true. ... Read More
Factors pushing business travellers to add a leisure element
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Factors pushing business travellers to add a leisure element
By Linda Fox | May 18, 2018
Expedia Media Solutions has released its latest research on business travellers taking time out for leisure. The Unpacking Bleisure Traveler Trends reveals insight such as that travellers adding le... Read More
expedia bleisure travel
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More than 60% of business trips include leisure component
By Jill Menze | May 18, 2018
New research from Expedia Media Solutions shows that bleisure travel is thriving, with more than 60% of business trips in the past year including a leisure component.... Read More
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News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2018: Introducing the Power Paradox
By PhocusWire | May 17, 2018
Travel’s biggest have never been bigger. So much market power for so few. This status quo is unprecedented. Dominance defines the state of things.... Read More
How tours and activities will evolve in the European tourism market to 2025
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How tours and activities will evolve in the European tourism market to 2025
By Viewpoints | May 17, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Lukas Hempel, managing director at BookingKit. 2025 is only seven years from now – before looking into the future, you have to know the past, so let’s look back. In 2011... Read More
the shared hotel room
Opinion / Technology
Why hotel rooms belong to guests - not hoteliers
By David Goldstone - DigiValet | May 17, 2018
Airbnb and other “shared economy” businesses have raised the bar for travel providers who wish to deliver personalized, truly local experiences for guests. For hotels, the new environment means a rethink of a hotel’s relationship with their guests.... Read More
HolidayPirates' CEO on never spending on Google, tech partnerships and financial autonomy
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HolidayPirates' CEO on never spending on Google, tech partnerships and financial autonomy
By Martin Cowen | May 17, 2018
This is the latest in a series of articles spun out of tnoozLIVE@ITB, recorded live over three days at ITB Berlin this March. More clips and interviews to come here, as well as on our YouTube channel.... Read More
VIDEO: The secrets behind Secret Escapes
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VIDEO: The secrets behind Secret Escapes
By Kevin May | May 17, 2018
Secret Escapes is the runaway success story from the plethora of travel brands that emerged at the turn of the decade with the idea of online discounted hotel sales.... Read More
Thomas Cook maps out new tech initiatives
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Thomas Cook maps out new tech initiatives
By Martin Cowen | May 17, 2018
European tour operating veteran Thomas Cook Group has acknowledged that "customers continue to shift online" with online revenues for the business up by 18% across the group. However, specific refe... Read More
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #12
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PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #12
By Kevin May | May 17, 2018
The PundIT Show returns to the video format for two episodes recorded during our sister brand Phocuswright's Europe Conference.... Read More
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