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2019 predictions sojern
Opinion / Online
Dwindling blockchain hype, the stagnation of voice and more travel tech predictions for 2019
By Stephen Taylor - Sojern | December 11, 2018
It’s easy to overestimate or underestimate the impact that any single issue will have on travel businesses next year. Given all of this, here are my top predictions for the travel industry in 2019. Read More
rough guides travel booking
News / Online
Rough Guides, online travel content and the Culture Trip Effect
By Linda Fox | December 11, 2018
Travel guide book publisher Rough Guides has announced a move into "travel booking". Read More
VIDEO: Tinyclues - Launch pitch runner-up at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Tinyclues - Launch pitch runner-up at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 11, 2018
Tinyclues' AI-first solution reinvents how marketers work while doubling their campaign revenue and improving the customer experience. Read More
Travelport sold back to private equity for $4.4B
News / Distribution
Travelport sold back to private equity for $4.4B
By Kevin May | December 10, 2018
Travelport will end just over four years on the public markets and be taken into private equity hands once more, following a $4.4 billion takeover by Elliott Management Corporation. Read More
Grab plots new sector strategy, invests $100M in OYO
News / Online
Grab plots new sector strategy, invests $100M in OYO
By Kevin May | December 10, 2018
OYO has confirmed that it took $100 million in funding from ride-hailing app Grab during its last capital-raising round. Read More
VIDEO: ARC on a future for airline distribution
From Our Partners / Distribution
VIDEO: ARC on a future for airline distribution
December 10, 2018
ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) has powered settlement services for airlines, travel agencies and the travel departments of businesses for over 30 years. Read More
VIDEO: Vivere - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Vivere - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 10, 2018
Vivere.travel transforms your vacation vision into reality. A personalized, interest-based, visual travel guide. Read More
QOTW: Something about simply pressing a button
News / Online
QOTW: Something about simply pressing a button
By Kevin May | December 7, 2018
Quote from Clayton Reid, CEO at MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Kayak on the future of meta, Google and the limitations of voice search
By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2018
By some measures it’s been a tough year for traditional metasearch players, including Kayak. Read More
VIDEO: Sleepbox - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Sleepbox - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 7, 2018
Sleepbox is a technology-driven micro-hotel providing frictionless, autonomous, affordable, private and safe housing during travel. Read More
VIDEO: Regulations and sustainability - an awkward paradox for travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Regulations and sustainability - an awkward paradox for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 6, 2018
Tourism drives economic growth for destinations, but it can also cause issues such as overcrowding and regulatory challenges. Read More
VIDEO: Facebook on messaging and mobile for travel brands
From Our Partners / Online
VIDEO: Facebook on messaging and mobile for travel brands
By Kevin May | December 6, 2018
The rise of mobile at the turn of the decade has now settled into a pattern that most travel brands have finally recognized. Read More
VIDEO: AirHelp - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: AirHelp - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 6, 2018
Machine learning: AirHelps' bots in charge of handling claims. Read More
A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Travel marketing
News / Online
A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Travel marketing
By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2018
As we look ahead to 2019, we asked MMGY Global CEO Clayton Reid to share thoughts on the future of travel and what lies ahead for marketing and advertising strategies, the growing influence of Google... Read More
SnapTravel 21.2 million Series A
News / Startups
SnapTravel adds $13.2M to develop its text- and voice-based travel assistant
By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2018
Toronto-based SnapTravel has closed a $21.2 million Series A funding round, adding $13.2 million in new investments to its initial raise of $8 million in July 2017.  Read More
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