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Marriott says 383 million, not original 500 million figure, guest records hit in hack
News / Technology
Marriott says 383 million, not original 500 million figure, guest records hit in hack
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2019
Marriott adjusts the numbers around those affected by the data attack.... Read More
BTU Hotel blockchain booking platform
News / Startups
New hotel booking platform offers cryptocurrency rebates for travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019
A new blockchain-based hotel booking platform launching today at CES promises to take no commission on bookings and give back about 5% of each transaction to travelers that use the site.  ... Read More
Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future
News / Technology
Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future
By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019
In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to digital sources to book their travel – Phocuswright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018 predicts online penetration will increase from 50% in 2018 to 53% in 2022 – in cruise, distribution is predominantly managed offline. ... Read More
VIDEO: Sift Science - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Sift Science - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 7, 2019
Sift Science's loyalty fraud prevention tool protects not only your brand but also your customers' hard-earned rewards.... Read More
The impact on travel brands when Apple updates a critical system tool
Opinion / Technology
The impact on travel brands when Apple updates a critical system tool
By Nigel Arthur - Urban Airship | January 4, 2019
Many travel brands have become dependent on mobile apps to engage with customers and, increasingly, take bookings.... Read More
QOTW: Something about not being in Kansas anymore
News / Online
QOTW: Something about not being in Kansas anymore
By Kevin May | January 4, 2019
Quote from Vivek Bhogaraju of Expedia Group, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Research Spotlight: Essential trends in digital travel advertising
News / Online
Research Spotlight: Essential trends in digital travel advertising
By Jill Menze | January 4, 2019
Thanks to technology, travelers now research, shop and book travel across a variety of devices, and are thus led into the funnel through various advertising channels.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Online marketplaces gaining momentum in tours booking race
By Linda Fox | January 4, 2019
Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017.... Read More
VIDEO: Lola - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Lola - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 4, 2019
Lola provides companies the visibility and control they want, while giving travelers the amazing experience they need.... Read More
11 uncomfortable truths about hotel revenue management
Opinion / Distribution
11 uncomfortable truths about hotel revenue management
By Vivek Bhogaraju - Expedia Group | January 3, 2019
Hotel revenue management (RM) is not new and has been around for 30+ years, yet only 3% of hotels globally use revenue management technology today.... Read More
VIDEO: Airline distribution matures and moves on
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Airline distribution matures and moves on
By Kevin May | January 3, 2019
It was a fairly eventful 2018, even by the standards set in airline distribution over recent years.... Read More
VIDEO: Odysseus Solutions - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Odysseus Solutions - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 3, 2019
A mobile-ready booking engine to dynamically build cruise packages using individual flight schedules, transfer times and cruise departures.... Read More
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News / Distribution
RedAwning eyes boost for multi-unit properties through Google Hotel Ads
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2019
Vacation rental specialist RedAwning has launched Google Hotel Ads for the multi-unit properties on its expanding portfolio.... Read More
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News / Online
Q&A: Melissa Maher on Expedia Group's push for diversity and inclusion
By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | January 2, 2019
Melissa Maher, senior vice president at Expedia Group, is responsible for the “Leading 4 Change” program, which includes driving diversity and inclusion at the global travel company. Here, she talks about the reason for the program and the strides that have been made.... Read More
Startup Stage Trip Loop
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Loop coordinates group travel, with and without internet
By Mitra Sorrells | January 2, 2019
Trip Loop consolidates information related to group travel, such as hotel reservations, transportation, events and a closed communication network, in one platform, which can be accessed even when internet access is not available. ... Read More