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Gaest acquired as Airbnb bolsters unit for meetings and company services
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Gaest acquired as Airbnb bolsters unit for meetings and company services
By Kevin May | January 28, 2019
Danish startup Gaest is a booking tool for interview rooms, teambuilding spaces, corporate events - an area that Airbnb has been concentrating on during 2018.... Read More
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Inside cruise, part 4: The marketing mix
By Mitra Sorrells | January 28, 2019
Norwegian Cruise Line chief marketing officer Meg Lee shares her thoughts on social media, paid search, content curation and how emerging technologies can be used in cruise marketing.... Read More
Every innovator pitch from The Phocuswright Conference 2018 - all in one place
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Every innovator pitch from The Phocuswright Conference 2018 - all in one place
By PhocusWire | January 25, 2019
Every pitch was recorded on video and almost every innovator later joined PhocusWire in our studio for a follow-up interview.... Read More
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How well are independent hoteliers adapting to the digital age?
By Kevin May | January 25, 2019
Phocuswright and trivago present key findings from the Independent Lodging Study 2018.  In 2018 independent hotels are performing better in the online environment — but challenges remain.... Read More
QOTW: Something about an ethical dilemma
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QOTW: Something about an ethical dilemma
By PhocusWire | January 25, 2019
Quote from Valerie Castillo, vice president of marketing for TrustYou, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Airline distribution in 2030, part 2: Four scenarios for the future
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Airline distribution in 2030, part 2: Four scenarios for the future
By Mario Gavira | January 25, 2019
Who wins - the tech giants, existing intermediaries, airlines, lawmakers or something else? Four possible patterns are analyzed here in part two.... Read More
Consumers want companionship - but not from humans - while traveling
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Consumers want companionship - but not from humans - while traveling
By Jill Menze | January 25, 2019
According to a new study from Sabre, a desire to avoid humans, virtual companions and new points-of-sale are among the consumer trends shaping the hospitality industry this year.... Read More
Ctrip James Liang at annual meeting
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Ctrip co-founder outlines ambitious plans for future
By Vera Lye - WebInTravel | January 25, 2019
At Ctrip's recent annual meeting, chairman and co-founder James Liang outlined plans to be "strongest and the best" company in the travel industry.... Read More
MakeMyTrip posts gains in revenue and bookings as overall loss figure narrows
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MakeMyTrip posts gains in revenue and bookings as overall loss figure narrows
By Kevin May | January 24, 2019
Total gross booking volumes hit $1.41 billion, up by 32% on the same period in 2017 - pushing loss figure down to $22.9 million.... Read More
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TUI adds a touch of (augmented) reality to tours and activities
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2019
TUI Destination Experiences is experimenting with augmented reality on glasses to enable travelers to get more information on what they are seeing.... Read More
Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?
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Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?
By Lily McIlwain - Triptease | January 24, 2019
Booking.com has rolled out its Booking.Basic feature to European hotel listings, which could spell a serious parity problem for hoteliers.... Read More
Cozystay adds Chinese properties
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Niche vacation rental platform Cozystay adds first properties in China
By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2019
Vancouver, Canada-based Cozystay expands its vacation rental platform into China with its acquisition of Oak Properties.... Read More
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Uplift banks $123M round to expand travel payment service on multiple fronts
By Kevin May | January 23, 2019
A $123 million financing round led by Madrone Capital Partners brings the total invested in the company to around $220 million.... Read More
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Research Spotlight: How basic economy, ancillaries and NDC are shaping the airline industry
By Jill Menze | January 23, 2019
The introduction of basic economy fares has allowed full-service airlines in the United States to experiment with their offerings through different bundles and combinations to see what sticks.... Read More
Lufthansa invests alongside Hopper, plotting collaboration on artificial intelligence-led tools
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Lufthansa invests alongside Hopper, plotting collaboration on artificial intelligence-led tools
By Kevin May | January 23, 2019
A "multimillion-dollar" deal will include a research collaboration and help spearhead the Canada-based price prediction platform's expansion into Europe.... Read More
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