Metasearch

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InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment

By PhocusWire | April 16, 2020

Forecasting with smart data, a future role for hotels and intermediaries, loyalty programs and what lies next for Airbnb - hefty subjects during any time period but especially so during the coronavirus... Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Singapore

By PhocusWire | April 14, 2020

Singapore provides an excellent example of how the hotel industry is impacted by the interplay of viral spread, government policy and social behavior – both at home and outside its borders. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - New York City

By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020

Over the coming months, Phocuswright and the data science team at LodgIQ will evaluate a swath of hotel-related and other data across key metropolitan areas, beginning with New York City. Read More

News / Online

Tracking declines in online travel web traffic as restrictions hit across the globe

By Linda Fox | April 6, 2020

SimilarWeb has marked a "pivot point" in website traffic to online travel companies when consumer and business behavior changed and traffic declined sharply. Read More

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Q&A: Trivago CEO shares vision for “moment in time” when travel resumes in a post-crisis world

By Steven Lerner | April 6, 2020

Trivago CEO Axel Hefer discusses his outlook for travel, how Trivago is preparing for the future and the role of metasearch during the recovery. Read More

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Airline partnerships at forefront of building the most efficient global air transport ecosystem

By Dohop | March 26, 2020

Many airlines maintain partnerships with each other, be it in the form of bilateral arrangements or by joining an alliance. But the technology that has enabled these partnerships, however, hasn’t... Read More

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Venture Republic CEO Kei Shibata on coronavirus: “Web traffic is down to the floor”

By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2020

Venture Republic co-founder and CEO Kei Shibata discusses the impact of the coronavirus on his travel metasearch and media companies. Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Everything you need to know about the short-term rental market and tech

By PhocusWire | March 25, 2020

What does the future hold for ADR and occupancy? What can you do to stay ahead of the curve? How can you make more money? The facts and stats are numerous and revealing so don’t miss a minute of this... Read More

Opinion / Online

The coronavirus effect: How travel brands should adjust ad spend

By Koddi | March 18, 2020

Here are insights and recommendations as to how travel brands should be thinking about their spending patterns in light of the ever-evolving coronavirus situation. Read More

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Liberty Tripadvisor secures $325M investment, plans to repay existing margin loan

By Steven Lerner | March 17, 2020

Liberty Tripadvisor has landed a $325 million investment from Certares Management, which is expected to close within 10 business days. Read More

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Online travel stocks have fallen 38% in 2020 (mainly due to the coronavirus)

By Steven Lerner | March 13, 2020

Most of the value has been decimated due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, with bookings declining and analysts anticipating a long-term impact. Read More