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VIDEO: That’s the way the web cookie crumbles

By PhocusWire | September 3, 2021

Third-party cookies, in particular, are an important part of the travel marketer's strategy to understand more about those who might be interested in services. But not for long.... Read More

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OYO adds self-service onboarding tool to boost supply

By Mitra Sorrells | September 3, 2021

OYO says its new OYO 360 tool reduces the time it takes to bring new hotels into its system from 15 days to just 30 minutes.... Read More

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YouTravel.Me raises $1M to expand its group travel matchmaking platform

By Jill Menze | September 2, 2021

YouTravel.Me uses a matchmaking algorithm to connect like-minded travelers for small group adventure trips organized by travel experts.... Read More

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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

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ATPCO shifts infrastructure to the cloud through Amazon Web Services

September 2, 2021

The airline fare-filing and retailing service says the move will allow it to modernize its applications to accelerate expansion to airlines and other partners.... Read More

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Yatra claims of merger sabotage by Ebix dismissed in court

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

Yatra terminated the merger agreement with Ebix in June 2020 and filed legal proceedings.... Read More

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Thatch raises $3M, helping travel creators monetize content

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

The seed investment for the company was led by Wave Capital, with Freestyle and Netflix founder Mark Randolph also participating.... Read More

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eDreams Odigeo claims bookings are exceeding pre-pandemic levels

By Linda Fox | September 1, 2021

The Spain-based company says bookings in July and August accelerated further compared to full-year 2019 figures.... Read More

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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

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Awaze grows its rural rental portfolio with additional acquisitions

By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2021

Awaze is buying Quality Cottages and sister brand Quality Unearthed, adding 671 units to its inventory in the United Kingdom.... Read More

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Kocomo raises $56M for luxury home co-ownership model

By Jill Menze | September 1, 2021

Kocomo's technology enables people to purchase, own and sell co-ownership interests in luxury homes.... Read More

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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

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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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Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021

The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives when they augment ticket sales with ancillary items, such as boarding privileges and seat upgrades.... Read More

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OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe

By Phocuswright Research | August 30, 2021

In Eastern Europe, travel market distribution will shift online over the next four years, prompted by near-universal internet access and smartphone use.... Read More

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