Metasearch

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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Google's time has come
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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Google's time has come
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2019
The "super app" concept is not particularly new but it's clearly now part of the Google agenda for travel and a myriad of other services that have an impact on the lives of its users. Read More
Malaysia's Zouba wants to become a meta-book marketplace for destination products
News / Startups
Malaysia's Zouba wants to become a meta-book marketplace for destination products
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | October 10, 2019
Malaysia-based GoQuo is launching Zouba, a “meta-book marketplace” for destination products. Read More
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News / Distribution
Google, Expedia, Skyscanner and Amadeus on the future of airline retailing
By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2019
At ATPCO's Elevate conference, executives discussed the impact of younger generations on flight shopping, their plans for NGS implementation and their outlook for the coming year. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 6 - Naren Shaam of Omio
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 6 - Naren Shaam of Omio
By Kevin May | September 26, 2019
The architect behind Omio (formerly GoEuro) talks to David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode. Read More
VIDEO: Dohop on a B2B strategy for virtual interlining and knocking on airline doors
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VIDEO: Dohop on a B2B strategy for virtual interlining and knocking on airline doors
September 20, 2019
The virtual interlining space has grown out of nowhere in the past few years, with new entrants springing up and interesting partnerships being formed. Read More
Holidu raises €40M to target new markets and boost Bookiply distribution platform
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Holidu raises €40M to target new markets and boost Bookiply distribution platform
By Kevin May | September 17, 2019
The round eclipses the $20 million brought in by HomeToGo in April 2016 and the $35 million for the ill-fated Tripping in the same year. Read More
VIDEO: How Booking.com will weave every element of a trip together
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VIDEO: How Booking.com will weave every element of a trip together
By Kevin May | September 12, 2019
Details of exactly how the giant will achieve its ambition to connect hotel guests with activities and transportation, plus a myriad of other travel-related services, are becoming clearer now. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Google price-matching: Are hotel bookings next?
By Gino Engels - OTA Insight | September 6, 2019
With Google testing a "lowest fare" price guarantee  on flights, what happens if the guarantee extends to hotels? Read More
How I Got Here, episode 1 - Gareth Williams of Skyscanner
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 1 - Gareth Williams of Skyscanner
By Kevin May | August 22, 2019
For the debut of the How I Got Here weekly podcast, hosted by PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak from Mozio, we talk to Gareth Williams, one of the co-founders, ex CEO and now chairperson at... Read More
What’s next for Google’s expansion into vacation rentals?
Opinion / Distribution
What’s next for Google’s expansion into vacation rentals?
By James Burrows - Rentals United | August 16, 2019
With Google entering the vacation rental market, what future developments could impact direct bookings, guest experience, customer ownership and the current ecosystem? Read More
wit mark okerstrom interview
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Mark Okerstrom on competitor moves, Expedia's strengths and what he's had to "unlearn"
By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | August 12, 2019
In this wide-ranging interview, the Expedia Group boss opens up about where the travel company fits in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Read More
TripAdvisor focuses on good news in Experiences as overall revenue continues to fall
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TripAdvisor focuses on good news in Experiences as overall revenue continues to fall
By Kevin May | August 8, 2019
Revenue increased from $376 million to $422 million over the course of the first and second quarters of 2019 but year-over-year the business is down 3% in the comparable three-month periods. Read More
Trivago Q2 2019 earnings
News / Online
Trivago returns to referral revenue growth, ticks four consecutive quarters of profitability
By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019
Trivago is on the upswing in the first half of 2019, with increased profitability and a return to positive referral revenue growth. Read More
Lonely Planet continues latest digital rebirth with new design
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Lonely Planet continues latest digital rebirth with new design
By Kevin May | July 11, 2019
The new look comes just a handful of months after the deployment of a new CEO for Lonely Planet and two acquisitions. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
How metasearch became the most important marketing channel in travel
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | July 10, 2019
Six years on from their early phases, metasearch engines now dominate, exceeding investment in other ads in 2017 and growing even faster ever since. Read More
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