Online Travel Agency

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of online travel agencies, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on staying competitive, expanding markets
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VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on staying competitive, expanding markets
By Jill Menze | November 23, 2018
Although eDreams Odigeo holds the title as number one in flights in Europe, it falls behind Expedia and Booking.com in market share. Read More
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VIDEO: Alibaba and Ctrip talk inspiration, acquisition costs and planes versus trains
By Linda Fox | November 23, 2018
Alibaba and Ctrip have rapidly become giant distributors of travel via their respective platforms and brands. Read More
Veltra activity booking platform prepares for IPO, closes City Discovery brand
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Veltra activity booking platform prepares for IPO, closes City Discovery brand
By Kevin May | November 22, 2018
Japan-based Veltra, a major tours and activities brand serving the Asia Pacific region, is to file for an IPO by the end of 2018. Read More
BidRoom checks in with €15M round under new leadership
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BidRoom checks in with €15M round under new leadership
By Kevin May | November 22, 2018
Dutch startup BidRoom has raised €15 million in investment, as it looks to accelerate development of its members-only hotel booking service. Read More
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Activities and experiences, not deals, drive Generation Z
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2018
Travel marketers are in for a rethink in order to address the demands of the Generation Z cohort, which is now entering the work (and leisure) space. Read More
VIDEO: Google talks new ideas, not being creepy and the death of SEO
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VIDEO: Google talks new ideas, not being creepy and the death of SEO
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2018
Tensions between Google and online travel companies are ongoing although some are faring between better when it comes to their partnerships. Read More
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VIDEO: IBM on how blockchain will - and won't - impact travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 20, 2018
When it comes to blockchain, focus on the business concepts and not the technology. Read More
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Seamless order servicing in an NDC world
By Vanessa Gonzalez, JP Olmos and Ashley Schneider - Sabre | November 19, 2018
An offer is only as good as the experience you deliver. Imagine purchasing a recommended product on Amazon, expecting to receive it in two days, only to find out the package was lost in the mail. Read More
VIDEO: Inside the brains of online travel financial analysts
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VIDEO: Inside the brains of online travel financial analysts
By Kevin May | November 19, 2018
Online travel brands generally get most of the attention on their financial performance when reporting their latest earnings four times a year. Read More
Online travel agency and distribution titans lead inaugural Hall Of Fame
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Online travel agency and distribution titans lead inaugural Hall Of Fame
By PhocusWire | November 19, 2018
Travelocity founding vice chairman Jim Hornthal and Air Canada distribution chief Al Lenza were inducted into the Phocuswright Hall Of Fame last week. Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings on Google, complacency, ambitions and the entire trip
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VIDEO: Booking Holdings on Google, complacency, ambitions and the entire trip
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2018
A string of international acquisitions and investments (plus a new-ish name) to reflect on a global position has the industry speculating about what else lies ahead for the former Priceline Group. Read More
VIDEO: TripAdvisor on a new social strategy and tweaking its activity stance
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VIDEO: TripAdvisor on a new social strategy and tweaking its activity stance
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2018
TripAdvisor has been busy during 2018, with a combination of significant acquisition and new attempt to tackle the social-led planning phase of travel. Read More
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VIDEO: Skyscanner CEO on mobile, Ctrip and meta disruptors
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2018
In a conversation with PhocusWire editor in chief Kevin May at the 2018 Phocuswright Conference, Skyscanner CEO Bryan Dove says he believes there's a "100%" chance another company could come along and... Read More
Sabre to acquire Farelogix in $360M deal, touts benefits to entire industry
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Sabre to acquire Farelogix in $360M deal, touts benefits to entire industry
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2018
Sabre acquires Farelogix to accelerate its next-gen distribution strategy, with claims that the NDC champion is due to bring in $40 million in revenue on an annual basis. Read More
OTA Insight European parity report
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Price parity a major issue for European hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2018
Hoteliers across Europe trying to drive direct bookings on their websites are being undercut by online travel agencies that are offering lower rates for their properties.   Read More
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