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News / Technology

Hopper acquires GDX Travel, advancing NDC capacity and geographic growth

By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2019

The deal gives Hopper direct access to more than 25 regional and low-cost carriers in Latin America via IATA’s NDC.... Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" - instead it is offering a three-pronged approach to connecting users with air tickets.... Read More

News / Distribution

Removing friction from travel is Expedia's "Everest" goal

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2019

Expedia Group is seeking to connect customers partners more intelligently as part of a bid to make it locally relevant.... Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Kenneth Purcell

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Up next: Kenneth Purcell of iSeatz.... Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group operations income up 52% as company begins new chapter

By Steven Lerner | November 14, 2019

Net revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $1.47 billion for newly named online travel agency group.... Read More

Interview / Distribution

How I Got Here, episode 13 - Oliver Dlouhy of Kiwi.com

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

Czech Republic-based Kiwi.com is both a consumer-facing and technology business. Its CEO Oliver Dlouhy joins your hosts, David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May.... Read More

News / Distribution

HotelBeds to axe 5% of workforce as part of "optimization" strategy

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2019

The Spain-based bedbank says it has now consolidated into one business following its acquisitions, in early 2017, of Tourico Holidays and GTA.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why are tour operators neglecting machine learning?

By Nigel Beighton - chief information officer, Atcore | November 13, 2019

Machine learning is underused in the travel industry, yet it could significantly improve efficiency.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: CruiseDirector creates new online platform for booking no-fee luxury cruises

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2019

CruiseDirector is an online platform for travelers to book luxury ocean, river, yacht and expedition cruises with no booking fees and a best price guarantee. ... Read More

Interview / Online

Brand Business - Lish Kennedy of Vrbo

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2019

Lish Kennedy joined Vrbo as vice president of global brand marketing in August after three years at Etsy in a similar position. ... Read More

News / Technology

Airports look to emerging technology (even blockchain) to drive much-needed efficiency

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2019

Airlines and airports are using emerging tech such as LIDAR and blockchain to improve efficiency and prepare for growth.... Read More

Interview / Startups

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Chris Hemmeter

By PhocusWire | November 12, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Welcome, Chris Hemmeter of Thayer.... Read More