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Opinion / Distribution
How hotels can work alongside Google in the post-pandemic era, part one
By Max Starkov | September 7, 2020
Despite the COVID-led crisis in the industry, hotel marketers cannot ignore Google in the same manner as they could not have done so over any of the previous 20 years.  Read More
VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
Convert more users into buyers by removing the hassle from group booking with Gamitee's collaborative browsing plug-in. Read More
VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
OCUS offers brands a complete photography solution anytime, anywhere in the world to drive engagement and boost revenue - all while scaling your business. Read More
InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
News / Online
InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
We discuss tactics around what agencies need from tech providers and then cover the need for state support in helping the industry get back on its feet and the fate of the ski sector (pertinent for one... Read More
VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Millions of halal-conscious families search hotels by halal food, no alcohol, as well as pool, beach or spa for ladies' or family use. Read More
VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Fully automated algorithms use big data and machine learning techniques to efficiently and effectively price-predict and analyze bookings to achieve the lowest costs and highest profits. Read More
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News / Online
How diversity in travel can move from ideas on paper to leadership action
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2020
During the Diversity in Leadership panel at Phocuswright Europe, diversity and inclusion experts advised companies on how to create a balanced workforce. Read More
HotelRunner buys hotel analytics platform RateFor
News / Distribution
HotelRunner buys hotel analytics platform RateFor
By Kevin May | September 3, 2020
HotelRunner says the acquisition of the Turkey-based startup is part of a strategy to provide a "complete tech stack" for hotels. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 40 - Brent Handler of Inspirato
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 40 - Brent Handler of Inspirato
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2020
Brent Handler is credited by many as one of the pioneers of the "destination club" sector in the travel industry. He tells his story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire. Read More
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Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Kei Shibata
By PhocusWire | September 2, 2020
In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Read More
Can travel become less dependent on Google in a post-pandemic world?
Opinion / Online
Can travel become less dependent on Google in a post-pandemic world?
By Mario Gavira | September 1, 2020
Travel marketers may want to use this time to reinvent their strategies to avoid falling once again under the iron grip of Google.  Read More
Airbnb claims 1.2M listings are on enhanced cleaning program
News / Online
Airbnb claims 1.2M listings are on enhanced cleaning program
By Kevin May | August 31, 2020
The program was launched in June in a bid to showcase properties that had demonstrated enhanced hygiene standards and cleaning, or set booking buffers between guests. Read More
Pricing principles to help hotels maximize revenue during COVID-19
Opinion / Distribution
Pricing principles to help hotels maximize revenue during COVID-19
By Vikram Singh | August 31, 2020
Hotels need a "back-to-basics" approach to pricing management, with a focus on facts not feelings. Read More
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News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! Driving efficiencies in OTA distribution
By PhocusWire | August 28, 2020
Join Sabre and Expedia Group to hear about the technology solutions being developed today that will change how the hotel industry does business in the future. Read More
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News / Online
Flight Centre sees emerging bright spot in business travel as it struggles with massive losses
By Mitra Sorrells | August 27, 2020
The company says it has taken the biggest hit in its leisure business, but corporate business recorded a $74 million AUD underlying profit in fiscal year 2020. Read More
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