Marketing

How I Got Here, episode 59 - Rolf Schromgens of Trivago
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 59 - Rolf Schromgens of Trivago
By PhocusWire | April 8, 2021
Rolf Schromgens was broke and scarred from the experience of a previous startup when he finally sat down with his co-founders and created Trivago, as he explains to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of... Read More
The data conundrum for travel marketers in 2021
Opinion / Online
The data conundrum for travel marketers in 2021
By Chris Heike - Koddi | April 6, 2021
As the industry enters peak travel season, marketers are faced with a question that most are not prepared to answer: How should I account for the lack of data I gathered in 2020? Read More
VIDEO: Bringing loyalty to travel's hottest sector
News / Online
VIDEO: Bringing loyalty to travel's hottest sector
By PhocusWire | April 5, 2021
While the sector is not new by any means, brands are still unsure of the best way to gain loyalty from their guests and ensure they have the attention of travelers every time they consider a new trip. Read More
"Marketing of Care" and the future of tourism
Opinion / Online
"Marketing of Care" and the future of tourism
By Michael Becker and Adam Hanft | April 5, 2021
In a post-pandemic world, Marketing of Care can help travel marketers promote destinations through a holistic approach that relies on hyper-local data as well as rational and emotional factors. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Ticknovate is a new ticketing solution for attractions and ferries
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2021
 Founded in March 2019, Ticknovate is a ticketing solution to handle complex inventories and is built for upselling and cross-selling. Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo targets Airbnb “Superhosts” as rental competition heats up
By Jill Menze | April 1, 2021
Vrbo is offering experienced short-term rental hosts increased visibility through its new Fast Start program. Read More
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Opinion / Online
First-party data: The elusive key to travel's recovery
By Tedd Evers - TripTuner | March 22, 2021
As travel resumes, brands need to adopt new tech-enabled listening techniques that don't rely on prior behavior data.     Read More
What do you know about travelers in the future and how to develop a customer for life?
Opinion / Online
What do you know about travelers in the future and how to develop a customer for life?
By Tony Evans - TProfile | March 11, 2021
There are four important steps that every travel business will need to follow to deliver growth, loyalty and continued success. Read More
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News / Technology
Kayak opening hotel, developing hotel tech in partnership with Life House
By Mitra Sorrells | March 9, 2021
Kayak will open Kayak Miami Beach in April and will use the property as a "design lab" to develop hotel technology. Read More
Google eliminates fees for hotel booking links
News / Distribution
Google eliminates fees for hotel booking links
By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2021
Now in addition to up to four paid ad slots, Google will provide an extensive organic list of booking options, such as the hotel website, online travel agencies and other travel sites. Read More
Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
News / Online
Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2021
Companies providing online tours and activities - including Amazon - say they plan to keep virtual experiences around even after the pandemic ends. Read More
Expedia Group and Booking Holdings slashed marketing by $6B in 2020 (but Airbnb now makes an entrance)
News / Online
Expedia Group and Booking Holdings slashed marketing by $6B in 2020 (but Airbnb now makes an entrance)
By Kevin May | March 2, 2021
The body check on marketing spend by the two giants of online travel in 2020 ends a run of gradually slowing increases in prior years. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Odyssey Travel App wants to democratize access to luxury travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Odyssey Travel App wants to democratize access to luxury travel
By Jill Menze | March 2, 2021
Odyssey Travel App is a premium travel platform that aims to democratize access to luxury hotels, car rental and other travel services directly from the provider to the user. Read More
How Big Data can drive hotel value and loyalty
Opinion / Technology
How Big Data can drive hotel value and loyalty
By Laurent Idrac - Hapi | March 1, 2021
Hotels may know about their guests pre‐stay and post‐stay, but they’re often missing out on the most important part of the journey: personalizing the experience while on property. Read More
Consulting agency Compass Collective aims to guide travel brands toward positive change
News / Online
Consulting agency Compass Collective aims to guide travel brands toward positive change
By Jill Menze | February 26, 2021
Founded by luxury travel advisor Courtnie Nichols, the Compass Collective aims to help travel brands serve a diverse group of travelers through marketing efforts and staff training. Read More