Marketing

What travel can learn from the world’s most beloved brands
Opinion / Online
What travel can learn from the world’s most beloved brands
By Madison Pietrowski – GetYourGuide | January 3, 2024
As travel shifts to a greater focus on experiences over things, it’s a perfect time for the industry to attract, retain and build generational relationships with more customers.   Read More
How hotels can use their websites to increase bookings and revenue
Opinion / Online
How hotels can use their websites to increase bookings and revenue
By Peter Waters – Amadeus | December 31, 2023
Amadeus’ Peter Waters walks through how hotels can use their presence in the digital world to drive awareness – and get more heads in beds.   Read More
How hotels can use ancillaries to drive personalization and loyalty
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How hotels can use ancillaries to drive personalization and loyalty
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2023
Plusgrade’s Paul Rantilla discusses the company’s recent acquisitions of Upstay and Points, and how it is now accelerating efforts to help hospitality companies drive revenue through ancillaries. Read More
Young travel leaders build connections at The Phocuswright Conference
News / Startups
Young travel leaders build connections at The Phocuswright Conference
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2023
Aurélie Krau of #MissionNomad and Evan Konwiser of AmEx GBT joined Vanessa Karel of Greether to discuss the program in the PhocusWire studio.   Read More
5 trends in global hospitality and the outlook for digital transformation
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5 trends in global hospitality and the outlook for digital transformation
By Michelle Bruno | December 14, 2023
The transformation strategy of a decade or two ago, which narrowly focused on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing customer convenience at the property level, has moved into... Read More
Capitalizing on surging demand for travel in Europe
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Capitalizing on surging demand for travel in Europe
By Expedia Group | December 13, 2023
Travel providers in Europe have an opportunity to attract and engage travelers throughout their entire purchase journey, from inspiration to planning and booking. Read More
ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
News / Online
ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023
This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb. Read More
Sojern lays off staff company-wide
News / Online
Sojern lays off staff company-wide
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023
The company is not saying how many people have been laid off but said the cuts affect 20% of its staff "across various departments and levels." Read More
Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
News / Technology
Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023
While artificial intelligence and machine learning have been integral to Google’s offerings for years, 2023 brought a new concept to the fore: generative AI. Read More
Mews’ Valtr on a modern view of hospitality and driving guest loyalty
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Mews’ Valtr on a modern view of hospitality and driving guest loyalty
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2023
In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference, Mews founder Richard Valtr shares his vision for hospitality and how it can become “the future of all real estate.” Read More
Report: The modern merchandising imperative - why airlines have no time to waste
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Report: The modern merchandising imperative - why airlines have no time to waste
By Michelle Bruno | December 4, 2023
Find out what modern airline retailing looks like and how visuals, targeted messaging and differentiated choices can capture the attention of shoppers. Read More
Layla launches, receives €3M in seed funding
News / Startups
Layla launches, receives €3M in seed funding
By Morgan Hines | November 30, 2023
The new app is an artificial intelligence-driven travel advisor that is meant to help users plan trips and book seamlessly. Read More
The effective use of data in travel marketing
News / Technology
The effective use of data in travel marketing
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2023
Demi Horvat of AirDNA and Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern speak at The Phocuswright Conference about how travel data informs better decision-making.   Read More
Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
News / Technology
Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More
3 ways to elevate your hotel sales strategy for 2024
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3 ways to elevate your hotel sales strategy for 2024
By Maria Taylor - Amadeus Hospitality | November 28, 2023
Technology and data are critical components to boosting hotel performance, and now is the time for hoteliers to solidify their strategies for the year ahead. Read More
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