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VIDEO: Flytographer on the marriage between the Instagram generation and activities

By Kevin May | October 11, 2018

There are some travel businesses that wouldn't have had the opportunity to exist less than a decade ago, such is the impact that technology and social behavior has had on the industry.... Read More

News / Distribution

Der Touristik taps CodeGen's TravelBox to power new online brand for UK

By Martin Cowen | October 11, 2018

The UK arm of German travel giant DER Touristik is launching Meraki Travel, an online travel company for the UK, focused on tailor-made long-haul itineraries. The brand is being treated as a standa... Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

(iCYMI) Mobile and messaging for hotels – APAC leads the way

By Sponsored Content | October 11, 2018

Sponsored by Sabre Asia-Pacific is widely seen as the most important region when it comes to the correlation between innovations in mobile technology and new consumer trends. The region’s hote... Read More

News / Online

What's next for Google's foray into hotels?

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | October 11, 2018

Google's recent efforts to expand further into the online travel space could result in a pivotal change for the hospitality industry.... Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Fred Lalonde

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2018

Fresh off a $100 million funding round, the CEO of the price prediction and booking app participates in a panel discussion on air travel at The Phocuswright Conference 2018.... Read More

News / Distribution

NDC Exchange boosted by five new airlines

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2018

NDC Exchange, created by ATPCO and SITA, sees five new carriers join.... Read More

News / Technology

Overcoming the many challenges to make blockchain work for airline distribution

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2018

Airlines are experimenting with different use cases blockchain and some see real potential for distribution.... Read More

News / Distribution

Xiaozhu raises $300M for home-share expansion, IoT tech development

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2018

Xiaozhu gets a fresh injection from Yunfeng Capital and Advantech.... Read More

News / Online

WEBINAR REPLAY: Hotel marketing in the age of over-research

By PhocusWire | October 10, 2018

Research is now starting to show how smartphones are empowering customers to spend hours over-researching travel decisions.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Autoura on an autonomous vehicle-led revolution in travel

By Kevin May | October 10, 2018

The automotive industry is (finally) fully behind the idea of autonomous vehicles entering the market.... Read More

News / Technology

Airline passengers less willing to share data than a year ago

By Marisa Garcia | October 10, 2018

The 2018 IATA Global Passenger Survey (GPS) reveals that passengers are significantly less willing to share personal data in exchange for personalized services. The study, based on more than 10,000... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: KeyoCoin helps independent travel companies through universal rewards program

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2018

KeyoCoin is a blockchain-based travel rewards cryptocurrecy and platform that aims to get independent travel businesses in front of consumers, as well as provide them with a rewards program. ... Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Chris Nassetta of Hilton

By Mitra Sorrells | October 10, 2018

Hilton comprises 14 brands with more than 5,400 properties in 106 countries and territories. The company also has 78 million members in its Hilton Honors loyalty program. ... Read More

News / Technology

Expedia talks up its transactional voice first on Google Assistant

By Martin Cowen | October 10, 2018

Expedia has made voice commerce in travel a reality with the the launch of a new Expedia Action on Google Assistant which allows users to book a hotel using voice. By linking an Expedia account to... Read More