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VIDEO: Airbnb on moving forward as a company
News / Online
VIDEO: Airbnb on moving forward as a company
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2018
Airbnb has joined the ranks of brands in the industry that can generally fill a room whenever one of their executive comes along to speak. Read More
expedia bleisure travel
News / Online
More than 60% of business trips include leisure component
By Jill Menze | May 18, 2018
New research from Expedia Media Solutions shows that bleisure travel is thriving, with more than 60% of business trips in the past year including a leisure component. Read More
power paradox pcw
News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2018: Introducing the Power Paradox
By PhocusWire | May 17, 2018
Travel’s biggest have never been bigger. So much market power for so few. This status quo is unprecedented. Dominance defines the state of things. Read More
VIDEO: The secrets behind Secret Escapes
News / Online
VIDEO: The secrets behind Secret Escapes
By Kevin May | May 17, 2018
Secret Escapes is the runaway success story from the plethora of travel brands that emerged at the turn of the decade with the idea of online discounted hotel sales. Read More
Only three in ten French hotel bookings will be direct by 2022
News / Distribution
Only three in ten French hotel bookings will be direct by 2022
By Kevin May | May 16, 2018
Hotel bookings in France are dominated by third party sites - and growth of the direct channel is tipped to slow over the next five years. Read More
Travelport digital engagement
News / Technology
Technology is driving "tidal wave of change" for booming travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells | May 15, 2018
The combination of strong economies around the world and rapid developments in technology are causing significant, fundamental changes in the business of travel.   Read More
Online travel agencies and their use of "voodoo science"
Opinion / Distribution
Online travel agencies and their use of "voodoo science"
By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | May 15, 2018
It was always going to be mildly controversial when the European Technology and Travel Services Association (ETTSA) released its report last week into direct hotel bookings. Read More
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News / Online
Uber goes on charm offensive, promises new tools and culture
By Kevin May | May 14, 2018
This time last year the wheels at Uber were pretty much ready to fall off - such were the negatives headlines that the company couldn't escape from. Read More
Travelport NDC benefits
News / Distribution
Travelport touts opportunities, challenges of NDC
By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2018
As the industry moves ahead with implementation of IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC), Travelport’s global head of product and marketing for air commerce is optimistic the new data transmission... Read More
Security series part 2 GDPR
News / Technology
Unlocking travel security, part 2: The looming GDPR deadline
By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2018
The European Parliament approved GDPR in 2016 and gave companies two years to prepare their systems and policies for compliance.  Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Blanca Menchaca on Asia being misunderstood
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Blanca Menchaca on Asia being misunderstood
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2018
The BeMyGuest co-founder will be battling with Bobby Healy of CarTrawler, asking if the "Asian Tigers" have enough to win over the global elephants, especially in a land where scale matters. Read More
TripAdvisor airport store program grows
News / Online
TripAdvisor airport store program grows
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
Rarely mentioned by TripAdvisor (it's not really been officially announced) but the company has a growing offline strategy, too. Read More
Hotel direct distribution benefits "debunked"
News / Distribution
Hotel direct distribution benefits "debunked"
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
"No measurable impact" is the headline-grabbing finding from a study looking at whether direct bookings have any impact on the cost of distribution for hotels. Read More
TripAdvisor wants to utilize massive user base to grow Experiences
News / Online
TripAdvisor wants to utilize massive user base to grow Experiences
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
TripAdvisor has high hopes for its Experiences division, claiming that there is plenty of room for growth as more suppliers shift online. Read More
Booking Holdings hits record $25B booking mark for a quarter
By Jill Menze | May 9, 2018
In the first quarter of 2018, Booking Holdings, formerly the Priceline Group, has reported significant financial growth despite a slowing of growth in bookings and room nights. Read More
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