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News / Distribution

VIDEO: Expedia Group on Vrbo growth, search challenges and workplace diversity

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2019

During an interview at the Phocuswright Conference in Florida last month, Okerstrom discusses developments for the business and the recent "headwinds." Read More

News / Online

Kayak partners with Trip.com Group to offer car rentals in Asia Pacific

By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2019

Trip.com car rentals are now available on the Kayak platform in Asia Pacific. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Mystifly - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 3, 2019

This disruptive travel product - C2 - enables OTAs and travel intermediaries to redefine their customer experience. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Flymya - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 3, 2019

How do you run an OTA in Myanmar? Flymya knows and understands the challenges of operating in a unique economy. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Setoo - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2019

Empowering e-businesses to turn insurance into products consumers love. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Amadeus - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2019

Amadeus for Developers empowers innovators to build AI-driven travel solutions by offering open powerful machine learning predictive models. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: OccasionGenius - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2019

Gain access to a premium database of upcoming events to capture and engage the experiential consumer. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Darrin Grafton of Serko

By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2019

The Serko co-founder and CEO shares how the company is building a platform to consolidate every aspect of business travel and manage the entire journey. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on growth and navigating regional challenges

By Mitra Sorrells | November 28, 2019

Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed the Latin American OTA's plans for continued growth, including new products and partnerships, during an interview at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

On The Beach Group 2019 full year earnings

News / Online

On The Beach blames Thomas Cook collapse, Brexit for profit decline

By Steven Lerner | November 28, 2019

The collapse of Thomas Cook in September resulted in a £7.1 million revenue loss for On The Beach Group. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019

A virtual global supercarrier enables efficient pre-booked and on-demand trips from any A to B for customers and carriers. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: MagicStay - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019

Several hundred thousand apartments worldwide can be booked for corporate stays directly in the SBT. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: TroopTravel - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019

100 travelers. 15 origins. Where do we meet? See how to use Big Data to plan corporate meetings and events in minutes. Read More

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News / Distribution

VIDEO: Hotels hold fast to direct distribution and the power of loyalty schemes

By Linda Fox | November 27, 2019

Perhaps a semblance of calm has arrived in the hotel distribution landscape as large hotel groups become more comfortable with their third-party strategies. Read More