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From Our Partners / Technology

Keep an eye out for these 5 business travel trends in 2020 and beyond

By Travelstop | February 4, 2020

Now is a good time to look ahead and see what’s in store for the business travel sector in 2020 and beyond, both as a way to optimise processes and improve cost efficiency. Read More

News / Online

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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News / Online

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

Opinion / Online

As web cookies fade, travel brands must create a robust identity strategy

By Charles Mi - Adara | January 31, 2020

Recent announcements and others expected in the coming months could diminish cookie volume online - so travel brands need to evaluate new methodologies for personalization and consumer insights. Read More

News / Online

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

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 22 - Sebastian Gomez of Reservamos

By PhocusWire | January 30, 2020

Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Sebastian Gomez, the co-founder and president of Reservamos, a Mexico-based bus booking platform created in 2013. Read More

News / Distribution

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

News / Online

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... Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner

By Linda Fox | January 29, 2020

The Skyscanner boss talks to PhocusWire about being a CEO, the company's recent development into a marketplace and sustainability. Read More

News / Distribution

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

News / Online

Despegar acquires Mexico’s Best Day Travel Group for $136M

By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2020

Argentina-based Despegar will acquire Mexico's Best Day Travel Group. Read More

News / Distribution

eDreams Odigeo acquires Waylo to strengthen hotel division

By Linda Fox | January 27, 2020

eDreams Odigeo says it is acquiring Waylo to boost its hotels and dynamic packages business. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The rise and fall of the iPad: 10 years of tablet travel

By Glenville Morris - Travelport | January 27, 2020

A look at the rise and fall - and maybe rise again? - of the iPad and its use in travel on the 10th anniversary of the product announcement. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 21 - Gillian Morris of Hitlist

By PhocusWire | January 23, 2020

Gillian Morris, co-founder and CEO of Hitlist, talks to Mozio's David Litwak and PhocusWire's Kevin May on how the platform went from idea to app-store favorite. Read More