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Research Spotlight: Millennials spur growth in Canada's online travel

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2018

Canadians are starting to catch up to travelers from the United States and Western Europe in their use of online booking systems, with the most growth coming from travelers age 18 to 34.... Read More

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Southwest agrees to settle antitrust lawsuit over 'capacity discipline'

By Michele McDonald | January 5, 2018

Southwest Airlines agreed to pay $15 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit that charged the four largest US airlines with collusion. The case, In re Domestic Airline Travel Antitrust Litigation, c... Read More

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The need for a dynamic travel insurance system

By Viewpoints | January 5, 2018

This is a viewpoint from Brendan Iglehart, founder of altSTATES. There are a number of factors that go into determining the premium you pay for travel insurance. Your destination plays a big role a... Read More

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High seas high tech: How the cruise industry is innovating

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2018

In the old days, high tech and a cruise didn’t go together. Cruises were a throwback to a time past, with formal dining and postcards rather than smartphones and video games. No longer. The cruise i... Read More

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Looming GDPR deadline tops list of challenges for travel tech buyers

By Mitra Sorrells | January 5, 2018

With less than five months until the massive new privacy regulation known as GDPR goes into effect, travel technology buyers say compliance with the complicated rules is their biggest challenge of 2018.... Read More

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QOTW: Something about Airbnb's legal dilemmas

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2018

Quote from Apartment Investment & Management Co. (Aimco)...... Read More

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Virtual assistant Mezi pivots to travel, finds its niche

By Kerry Medina | January 5, 2018

Following its initial launch as a virtual shopping assistant, Mezi has found success as a chatbot-led virtual travel assistant since its 2016 pivot. Since then, it says 100,000 users have downloaded t... Read More

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How travel giants are retaining confidence of investors

By Mitra Sorrells | January 4, 2018

The Priceline Group and Expedia Inc. are tipped for another strong year ahead, according to two independent financial analysts.... Read More

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Didi moves west in 99 ride-hail service buy in Brazil

By Kevin May | January 4, 2018

The pincer movement around Uber is growing, as Chinese giant Didi is confirmed as the new owner of Brazilian brand 99.... Read More

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Invest in emerging technologies, but don’t forget about guest experience

By Sponsored Content | January 4, 2018

This is a viewpoint from Robert Meza, global head of travel partnerships at the ENTERTAINER. On my last trip to London for WTM (our company was exhibiting for the first time), I found myself at a n... Read More

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Didi starts to firm up global network, buys Brazilian partner

By Martin Cowen | January 4, 2018

Didi Chuxing has bought Brazil's biggest ride-hailing business 99 for a reported $1 billion. The deal comes almost a year to the day since Didi took a stake in 99 and started a strategic co-operati... Read More

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Riding high on 2017, now Lyft seeks hotel partnerships

By Kerry Medina | January 4, 2018

The past 12 months have been kind to Lyft. As Uber struggled with its own challenges throughout the year, its ride-hailing competitor saw its fortunes rise, its value estimated at $7.5 billion accordi... Read More

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Lawsuit against Airbnb dismissed, but battle isn’t over

By Jill Menze | January 3, 2018

Although Airbnb is celebrating a victory over landlord company Apartment Investment & Management Co. in a lawsuit attempting to stop tenants from sharing spaces, the fight is still active.... Read More

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Facial scanning at airports: convenient, but is it legal?

By Michele McDonald | January 3, 2018

Biometric facial recognition, now in use at nine US international airports, has been met with cooperation from airlines and barely a whisper of protest from US travelers. Not having to fish around... Read More

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Research Spotlight: Travel startups in Asia Pacific

By PhocusWire | January 3, 2018

Many believe the natural center of the travel startup world is starting to shift east, in the direction of Asia Pacific.... Read More

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