Marketing

Gen Z travelers are a breed of their own - so take note
News / Online
Gen Z travelers are a breed of their own - so take note
By Phocuswright Research | September 6, 2021
On the surface, Gen Z appears like a less opportune, near-term audience - they earn less, are more price-sensitive, and travel is not currently as important to them as for other generations. Read More
Travelport gives marketing innovation challenge to startups
News / Startups
Travelport gives marketing innovation challenge to startups
By Kevin May | September 2, 2021
Travelport Accelerator is part of a new service called Travelport Focus, designed to concentrate on innovation in the industry and which is also supported by AWS. Read More
VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
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VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2021
It's not exactly game on just yet, in the battle by brands to wean themselves off the Google machine, but there is change afoot that could last beyond the pandemic recovery period. Read More
What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
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What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021
According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values. Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Travel Marketing Tactics
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PhocusWire Pulse: Travel Marketing Tactics
By PhocusWire | August 31, 2021
We look at issues and trends ranging from challenges for DMOs, death of cookies, retargeting, Google, targeting niches and lots more. Read More
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The power of reviews in the short-term rental sector
By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2021
Quantity and quality of reviews matter for alternative accommodations, and new data shows those factors vary based on the size of properties being managed. Read More
Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand
Opinion / Online
Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand
By Brian Burch - StackAdapt | August 27, 2021
With digital marketing, travel brands have a unique opportunity to reach an audience that is eager to purchase. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Diversification in activities: between consolidation and momentum
By Lukas Hempel and Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | August 25, 2021
The tours and activities sector is shifting as it comes out of the pandemic, but there are positive opportunities for those companies that pay attention.  Read More
The state of digital advertising in travel
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The state of digital advertising in travel
By Jill Menze | August 24, 2021
A new report from Sojern seeks to understand how COVID-19 has impacted budget, ad spend, allocation by channel and how advertisers are thinking about the future of ad tech. Read More
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News / Startups
Camping startup HolidayFox closes £1.17M pre-seed round
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2021
HolidayFox enables travelers to search and book campsites in the United Kingdom and Europe. Read More
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News / Technology
Q&A: The potential of decentralized digital ID in travel
By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2021
Decentralized digital identity solutions could dramatically change distribution, marketing, cybersecurity and more in the travel industry. Read More
Airbnb revenue jumps 300% in Q2 2021
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Airbnb revenue jumps 300% in Q2 2021
By Jill Menze | August 12, 2021
The home-share giant was also profitable on an adjusted EBITDA basis for the second quarter of 2021. Read More
How Booking.com gained market share while we were in lockdown
Opinion / Online
How Booking.com gained market share while we were in lockdown
By Marta Romero - Mirai | August 9, 2021
Given the current situation, where many channels are still not appearing and we don’t know if they will be activated this season, Booking.com has become the basket where most of a hotel's distribution... Read More
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Expedia Group Q2 revenue tops $2B driven by U.S. hotel and vacation rental bookings
By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2021
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern expressed concern about growing uncertainty due to newer COVID variants. Read More
Tripadvisor hits $235M revenue, beats internal expectations
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Tripadvisor hits $235M revenue, beats internal expectations
By Kevin May | August 5, 2021
The user review and travel search service posted total revenue across the business of $235 million, up by almost 300% from just $59 million in the corresponding quarter in 2020. Read More