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VIDEO: iinside - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: iinside - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 16, 2019
This travel API platform creates better, data-driven travel experiences for OTA, ride-share and airline apps.... Read More
cognitive-tech-chatbots
News / Technology
How cognitive technologies might evolve in travel in 2019
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2019
Deloitte says the use of cognitive technologies, such as natural language processing, machine learning and speed recognition, will widen in 2019.... Read More
From investors to incubators - a look inside the vast travel startup ecosystem
News / Startups
From investors to incubators - a look inside the vast travel startup ecosystem
By Kevin May | January 15, 2019
A five-year examination of the sector reveals a wide array of incubators, investors and communities dedicated to helping new businesses in the travel industry.... Read More
Pinterest travel marketing personas
News / Online
Pinterest creates “travel personas” to help marketers drive conversions
By Mitra Sorrells | January 15, 2019
Pinterest has developed discrete user personas to help travel brands target their marketing campaigns to its 250 million monthly users.... Read More
TripAdvisor launches Sponsored Placements for Experiences, giving Bokun suppliers top visibility
News / Online
TripAdvisor launches Sponsored Placements for Experiences, giving Bokun suppliers top visibility
By Jill Menze | January 15, 2019
TripAdvisor is introducing Sponsored Placements to its Experiences division - specifically, to qualified Bokun suppliers.... Read More
VIDEO: PKFare - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: PKFare - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 15, 2019
A B2B travel marketplace driven by machine learning technology crashes the barriers and flattens the trades in travel industry.... Read More
Halo Travel unveiled to bring booking and payments via voice assistant
News / Technology
Halo Travel unveiled to bring booking and payments via voice assistant
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2019
WEX and AI.io have partnered to launch Halo Travel, a voice-activated travel booking assistant.... Read More
Inside cruise, part 2: Digging into distribution
News / Distribution
Inside cruise, part 2: Digging into distribution
By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2019
In the second part of our series on cruise, we analyze the sector's distribution model and future outlook.... Read More
Ryanair closes key part of "Amazon Of Travel" strategy: Ryanair Holidays
News / Online
Ryanair closes key part of "Amazon Of Travel" strategy: Ryanair Holidays
By Kevin May | January 14, 2019
The product was a major component of the low-cost carrier's strategy to dive deep into the world of airline retail - but the service has come to an end after just two years.... Read More
VIDEO: Zuzu Hospitality Solutions - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Zuzu Hospitality Solutions - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 14, 2019
Zuzu shows how a people-centric approach delivers revenue maximization from its pricing and distribution technology.... Read More
QOTW: Something about being safe from disruption
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about being safe from disruption
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2019
Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation oversees a model that has worked for decades - yet it is not immune from the technology revolution that has impacted every other corner of the industry.... Read More
CES 2019: Carnival's innovation chief on overused words and realistic goals in digital
News / Technology
CES 2019: Carnival's innovation chief on overused words and realistic goals in digital
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2019
A snapshot of views on innovation and disruption from Carnival Corporation's chief experience and innovation officer.... Read More
3 reasons why most consumer data advice doesn’t work for travel brands
Opinion / Technology
3 reasons why most consumer data advice doesn’t work for travel brands
By Carolyn Corda - Adara | January 11, 2019
Travel marketing is a fundamentally different discipline to other forms of marketing, with consumers behaving and spending in ways that no other industry can replicate.... Read More
Attention, startups: Apply now for Phocuswright Europe Battleground
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Attention, startups: Apply now for Phocuswright Europe Battleground
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2019
It’s that time of year again for startups to demonstrate their fresh ideas to the brightest minds in travel. Apply for the Phocuswright Europe 2019 Battleground competition now.... Read More
VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 11, 2019
Harnessing the power of virtual interlining, Kiwi.com has gone further and made a suite of travel technology platforms available to travel agents and third parties.... Read More
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