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Travel suppliers need to be thinking more about "second wallets"
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2020
With newer technologies enabling the creation of more personalized offers, it's time for travel to enter the age of complete retailing, according to a report.... Read More
OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
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OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
By Kevin May | February 3, 2020
The move comes as part of a sale that began in December 2019 when Germany-based E-Domizil acquired Wolters Reisen from TUI Group for an undisclosed fee.... Read More
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How a hotel chain is reinventing loyalty with at-home perks
By Mitra Sorrells | February 3, 2020
Nordic Choice Hotels has created a new option for its loyalty members that allows them to have in-home cleaning services with hotel products such as sheets, towels and toiletries.... Read More
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Google, Barry Diller, annual marketing spend - what to watch in upcoming online travel earnings
By Steven Lerner | February 3, 2020
Here are six important questions regarding the upcoming earnings for online travel companies.  ... Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue emphasizes personalization with launch of ByBlue tool
By Steven Lerner | January 31, 2020
JetBlue has unveiled a new platform called ByBlue that allows travelers to book car rentals and other trip offerings with one click.... Read More
How technology and eco-friendly practices are helping short-term rentals go green
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How technology and eco-friendly practices are helping short-term rentals go green
By Jill Menze | January 31, 2020
Along with other corners of the travel sector, the short-term rental industry is starting to steer its attention toward sustainability efforts as players take stock of their impact on the environment and respond to changing traveler expectations.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Travel trends 2020: Discover the latest in online and mobile travel
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Travel trends 2020: Discover the latest in online and mobile travel
By PhocusWire | January 30, 2020
Kick-start 2020 by uncovering the tech trends that customers want, travel brands are investing in and experts predict to be the next big thing.... Read More
Voyager HQ, Fareportal launch new travel innovation lab
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Voyager HQ, Fareportal launch new travel innovation lab
By Steven Lerner | January 30, 2020
Startup club Voyager HQ is introducing a new labs program with travel technology company Fareportal aimed at empowering its global community of travel, tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs.... Read More
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VIDEO: How SAS is taking action towards more sustainable flying
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2020
The carrier for Denmark, Norway and Sweden cautions that if the industry cannot “quickly articulate and communicate a plan” for more sustainable flying, the easy answer is just to stop flying.... Read More
TWAI acquires NDC tech provider Airlines Technology
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TWAI acquires NDC tech provider Airlines Technology
By Kevin May | January 29, 2020
Airlines Technology was selected as one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups 2019, four years after it was founded in the Indian city of Gurgaon.... Read More
Research Spotlight: The state of the European online travel market
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Research Spotlight: The state of the European online travel market
By Jill Menze | January 29, 2020
Our sister brand Phocuswright recently published its annual flagship report on the Europe online travel market, presenting findings on the European leisure and unmanaged business travel markets, with sizing and projections from 2017 to 2023.... Read More
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Cruise industry joins maritime groups' call to develop zero-carbon technologies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2020
The Cruise Lines International Association has joined a maritime industry call for a new $5 billion research and development initiative to create zero-carbon technologies.... Read More
Upgrade Pack completes $6.5M seed round, expands exclusive rewards marketplace
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Upgrade Pack completes $6.5M seed round, expands exclusive rewards marketplace
By Steven Lerner | January 29, 2020
Flight- and hotel-upgrade marketplace Upgrade Pack has secured $2.2 million in private investment to complete its $6.5 million seed round.... Read More
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EaseMyTrip brings flight bookings to WhatsApp
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2020
Communications platforms such as WhatsApp are mostly used for customer service in travel but EaseMyTrip is enabling flight booking.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2020 - first round of speakers, price discount klaxon!
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Phocuswright Europe 2020 - first round of speakers, price discount klaxon!
By PhocusWire | January 28, 2020
While the 2020 program will be announced closer to the event, we've already begun confirming speakers for Center Stage.... Read More