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QOTW: Something about a magician's tricks
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QOTW: Something about a magician's tricks
By PhocusWire | October 12, 2018
Quote from Stephen Joyce, CEO of Rezgo, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
How to get smart with hotel distribution during the low season
News / Distribution
How to get smart with hotel distribution during the low season
By Gino Engels - OTA Insight | October 12, 2018
Peaks and troughs are the perennial features of every hotelier’s annual revenue graph. This is unlikely to change.... Read More
Reimagining the airport model with a customer-focused, digital lens
News / Technology
Reimagining the airport model with a customer-focused, digital lens
By Paul Griffiths - Dubai Airports | October 12, 2018
The very nature of the aviation sector makes it an absolute necessity to have a long‐term view.... Read More
(ICYMI) NDC Exchange builds momentum, adds new airlines, names sellers
News / Distribution
(ICYMI) NDC Exchange builds momentum, adds new airlines, names sellers
By Marisa Garcia | October 11, 2018
IATA has been advocating for broader adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) as a common standard for the airline industry, which will allow greater retailing flexibility. It has progressed - es... Read More
VIDEO: Flytographer on the marriage between the Instagram generation and activities
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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
Der Touristik taps CodeGen's TravelBox to power new online brand for UK
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
(iCYMI) Mobile and messaging for hotels – APAC leads the way
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
google hotels whats next
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
Phocuswright Conference 2018 preview Fred Lalonde
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
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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
Overcoming the many challenges to make blockchain work for airline distribution
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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
xiaozhu-funding-300-million
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
WEBINAR REPLAY: Hotel marketing in the age of over-research
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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
VIDEO: Autoura on an autonomous vehicle-led revolution in travel
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
Airline passengers less willing to share data than a year ago
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
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