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Are We There Yet? Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2019
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Are We There Yet? Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2019
Are We There Yet? sets the stage for this year’s Phocuswright Conference, which takes place November 19 to 21 in Hollywood, Florida.... Read More
CEO interview Almundo Juan Pablo Lafosse
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Juan Pablo Lafosse of Almundo
By Mitra Sorrells | May 16, 2019
The Almundo CEO talks the power of offline, the company's strategy compared to Expedia and Booking and much more.... Read More
TripAdvisor adds safety features to reviews
News / Technology
TripAdvisor adds safety features to reviews
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2019
TripAdvisor has added new features to the platform enabling travelers to find reviews that include information around safety-related incidents.... Read More
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News / Online
On the Beach reports revenue growth despite hit from Primera failure
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2019
On the Beach Group has reported a 56% drop to £400,000 in revenue for its international division for the half year ended March 31, 2019.... Read More
How Google helped unpack the stress from modern travel
Opinion / Online
How Google helped unpack the stress from modern travel
By Finnbar Cornwall, Google UK | May 15, 2019
Working with Hostelworld, which offers backpackers access to tens of thousands of lodgings around the globe, Google has been assessing the challenges that come with modern travel.... Read More
tripster-rebrand
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Reserve Direct rebrands as Tripster, consolidates tours and activities content to one platform
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2019
U.S.-based tours and activities provider Reserve Direct has rebranded to Tripster to better reflect its focus on experience-based travel.... Read More
Startup Stage Frontdesk
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Frontdesk manages short-term rentals in urban apartment communities
By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2019
 Founded in 2017, Frontdesk develops and manages short-term rental suites around the United States for both business and leisure guests.   ... Read More
Amazon may not be able to resist the lure of online travel
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Amazon may not be able to resist the lure of online travel
By Kevin May | May 14, 2019
The e-commerce giant’s widely anticipated but as yet unseen move into the industry could give it a baseline $600 million profit on an annual basis.... Read More
Take a look: Summit and Launch innovators at Phocuswright Europe 2019
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Take a look: Summit and Launch innovators at Phocuswright Europe 2019
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2019
At Phocuswright Europe, innovators battle for a shot at being crowned the EMEA Travel Innovator of the Year or winning the People's Choice Award.... Read More
Mint House raises debut $15M round to bring rentals to business trips
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Mint House raises debut $15M round to bring rentals to business trips
By Kevin May | May 13, 2019
A string of industry veterans have joined the round to back the business travel-focused, accommodation rental service.... Read More
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News / Technology
Angie takes over rival Roxy in guest room tech consolidation
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2019
Angie Hospitality acquires the assets of Roxy, a rival in the hotel guest room technology space.... Read More
phocuswright europe 2019 holidaytaxis
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Ian Coyle
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick...... Read More
Latin America part 2 startups and VC
News / Online
Latin America, part 2: Investors take notice as travel startup activity picks up
By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2019
For part two in our series on Latin America, we talk to one of the region's prominent accelerator programs and two entrepreneurs for their takes on the startup ecosystem.... Read More
Revenues down at Travelport amid Russian regulator stalling sale
News / Distribution
Revenues down at Travelport amid Russian regulator stalling sale
By Kevin May | May 11, 2019
Travelport's proposed move to return to private ownership has hit a hurdle in the shape of getting approval from the authorities in Russia.... Read More
sounding off rock star
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: It's time to knock some leaders off their pedestals
By PhocusWire | May 10, 2019
The travel industry is all about giving people experiences and making their trips smooth and efficient. But that does not mean its leaders should seek to be the center of attention.... Read More
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