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You, Me & The Machine: The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | August 17, 2023

Make plans to attend The Phocuswright Conference in November for Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young Leaders and... Read More

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Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels

By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023

Online travel giants Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb increased marketing investment marginally in Q2 as all strive to make the most of direct channels. Read More

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Go City’s Owen, Tiqets’ Elzinga on the outlook and opportunity for experiences

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023

Tiqets founder and president Luuc Elzinga and Go City CEO Jon Owen discuss strategies to drive loyalty, the importance of tailoring products and payments to the user and other opportunities in the... Read More

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Business travel pivots: From leakage to leverage

By Vineet Taneja - Brex | August 10, 2023

The modern employee experience using tools and technology should be intuitive, easy and global. Why are travel programs still built on clunky systems from the past? Read More

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After successful test, SITA and Indicio accelerate digital travel ID

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023

Following a pilot in Aruba, SITA and Indicio are expanding their work on decentralized identity solutions that enable passengers to create a digital version of their passport that is stored in a mobile... Read More

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IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023

The company also revealed the latest developments on attribute selling and its Guest Reservation System. Read More

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How online travel agencies plan to win and retain customers

By Phocuswright Research | August 8, 2023

Mobile has become one of the biggest strategic focus areas for online travel agencies, as they look drive more direct customer interaction to reduce their marketing spend and their reliance on Google. Read More

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Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service

By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2023

Airbnb saw its revenue reach $2.5 billion in the second quarter of this year - with more than 115 million nights and experiences booked on the platform. Read More

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Expedia Group sees cause for optimism in record Q2 earnings

By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023

While revenues slowed and fell below analysts’ estimates, CEO Peter Kern saw promise in Expedia Group’s plans for the rest of the year. Read More

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Viator accounted for nearly half of Tripadvisor’s revenue in Q2

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2023

Viator's revenue was up 59% in Q2 this year compared with 2022 and is now nearly on par with revenue from the Tripadvisor Core segment, which includes its flagship metasearch. Read More

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Airalo lands $60M, plans eSIM product for businesses

By Linda Fox | August 1, 2023

The round, which brings Airalo's total funding to $67.3 including $5.4 million in late 2021, was led by e& Capital, the investment arm of technology specialist e&. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Landng offers bookable travel itineraries from content creators

By Mitra Sorrells | July 31, 2023

Landng provides a database of customizable itineraries to help users discover, share and activate travel plans curated by a community of creators, travelers and brands. Read More

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Revolutionize your hotel transactions with modern payment links

By Haley Crawford - Selfbook | July 31, 2023

With outdated transaction methods and high-risk credit card authorization forms having led the charge for years, hotels and guests are craving options that make secure, simple and flexible payments... Read More

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Uptrip - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 25, 2023

Uptrip rewards travelers every time they fly with digital trading cards that provide perks such as free Wi-Fi or lounge access. Read More

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Report: Travelers vs. tech - Fostering a traveler-centric approach to innovation

By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | July 25, 2023

This white paper, produced by PhocusWire and Allianz Partners, provides a traveler-centric review of three key trends impacting travel: ChatGPT/AI travel assistants, fintech and the future of travel... Read More

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