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EasyJet on learning about mobile apps the hard way
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EasyJet on learning about mobile apps the hard way
By Linda Fox | October 10, 2019
The low-cost carrier charts the development of its mobile app - from early mistakes to implementing tools that came about following major problems for the airline.... Read More
Malaysia's Zouba wants to become a meta-book marketplace for destination products
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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
WAF-15below
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VIDEO: 15below on taking traveler communications to the next level
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2019
At the World Aviation Festival 2019, PhocusWire spoke wiht 15below on the challenges of airline communications, especially during disruption.... Read More
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VIDEO: Emirates on priorities and challenges for an airline's digital strategy
By Linda Fox | October 8, 2019
During the World Aviation Festival 2019, PhocusWire interviewed Alex Knigge, Emirates SVP of marketing and brand, whose role is to focus on the customer experience.... Read More
OYO 1.5b series f 10b valuation
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OYO founder funnels $700M into new $1.5B round, valuing company at $10B
By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2019
India-based hospitality company OYO Hotels & Homes will use its latest funding round – a $1.5 billion Series F – to expand its vacation rentals business in Europe and to grow its overall presence in the United States.... Read More
Buying Business Travel, CAT Media and TravAlliance acquired by Northstar
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Buying Business Travel, CAT Media and TravAlliance acquired by Northstar
By Travel Weekly  | October 7, 2019
The company is owner of well-known brands including TravelPulse, TravelPulse Canada, Agent at Home, Travel Agent Academy and Agent Studio.... Read More
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VIDEO: Smartvel talks local content, digital experiences and funding
By Linda Fox | October 7, 2019
PhocusWire discussed dynamic destination content with Smartvel CEO Iñigo Valenzuela at the World Aviation Festival 2019.... Read More
iata launches gender campaign
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IATA launches campaign to advance gender diversity in airline industry
By Corinne Wan - WebInTravel  | October 7, 2019
As part of its efforts to push for more female airline executives, IATA has launched the 25by2025 campaign.... Read More
southeast asia part 1 overview
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Southeast Asia, part 1: How low-cost options, mobile reliance are driving travel transformation
By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2019
We begin our monthlong exploration of travel in Southeast Asia with an overview of the market.... Read More
sounding off reservation systems
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: It shouldn't be all about the OTAs (but it inevitably will be)
By PhocusWire | October 4, 2019
OTAs are playing a complicated game of strategic, corporate chess that has an impact on every part of a sector, be it tours and activities, hotels or something else.... Read More
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VIDEO: AirBaltic on NDC, Blockchain and other emerging tech
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2019
PhocusWire talked to airBaltic boss Martin Gauss about emerging tech, NDC and wider distribution challenges at the World Aviation Festival 2019.... Read More
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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
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VIDEO: Sabre Airline Solutions talks distribution, customization and digital airlines
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2019
PhocusWire spoke to Sabre Airline Solutions on digital airlines, data and personalization at the World Aviation Festival 2019.... Read More
tripactions carbon impact data
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TripActions surfaces carbon impact data for flights and rail
By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2019
TripActions will provide carbon impact data for air and rail travel.... Read More
TripAdvisor axes tickets to whale and dolphin parks
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TripAdvisor axes tickets to whale and dolphin parks
By Kevin May | October 2, 2019
TripAdvisor says attractions currently on sale on the site and subsidiary Viator that are found to breach the new rules will be removed over the next few months.... Read More