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News / Distribution

Musement and Bókun partner to sell tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | April 3, 2018

Italy-based tours and activities booking platform Musement is expanding its supply through a partnership with Iceland-based Bókun. Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: What's bolstering the US online travel market

By Jill Menze | April 2, 2018

Growth was steady in the US travel market in 2017, with all segments seeing an increase of from 1 to 5% over 2016. Online sales in particular outperformed the market as a whole, which advanced 3%... Read More

News / Technology

AI analysis, part 1: Travel tech giants

By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2018

The ubiquity of artificial intelligence is evident in the fact that the abbreviation “AI” is now a common and recognizable term. Read More

News / Online

QOTW: Something about engaging travel influencers

By PhocusWire | March 30, 2018

Quote from Kirk Crenshaw, CMO of Traackr. Read More

Opinion / Online

Google: The sleeping giant of the vacation rental industry

By Steve Milo - VTrips | March 30, 2018

What impact will there be on the vacation rental industry if (and when) Google decides to fully join the party? Read More

News / Online

The state of influencer marketing for travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2018

Photos, blog posts and other content shared by social media influencers can be an effective way for brands to communicate with consumers – particularly since surveys have found that between one-third to... Read More

News / Startups

Venture capital investments in travel tech could hit record highs in 2018

By Mitra Sorrells | March 28, 2018

Startups creating solutions to make travel more efficient, frictionless and interconnected received a record amount of venture capital funding in 2017 – at $25.45 billion it was a substantial 32%... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Finding a unique voice in travel technology

By Chad Callaghan - Sabre | March 27, 2018

The increasing and widespread adoption of voice technology is already beginning to establish its place as a major factor in travel. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Inc gets a modest corporate refresh... is now Expedia Group

By Kevin May | March 26, 2018

Another week, another corporate rebranding exercise - this time it's the turn of Expedia Inc. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus takes majority control of Hiberus, changes name to Travel IMS

By Kevin May | March 26, 2018

Hiberus Travel IO Solutions, an inventory management provider to tour operators, is now 95% owned by Amadeus. Read More

News / Technology

Voice tech in travel, part 4: Expedia’s experience

By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2018

Online travel agencies are technology companies as much - if not more – than they are travel companies. Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Q&A with GetYourGuide's Tao Tao

By PhocusWire | March 26, 2018

Ahead of the event, Tao Tao discusses the problem with overtourism and the opportunities that still exists in the fragmented attractions space. Read More

News / Online

QOTW: Something about Amazon's control

By PhocusWire | March 23, 2018

Quote from Stephen Joyce, CEO of Rezgo. Read More

News / Startups

Tourlane raises $8.5M to expand custom trip-planning platform

By Mitra Sorrells | March 23, 2018

Berlin-based Tourlane has secured $8.5 million to expand its service that combines the customized offerings of a traditional travel agent with the ease of online booking. Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: The state of online travel adoption in India

By Jill Menze | March 23, 2018

Online travel bookings in India are booming, in part thanks to positive macro factors in place, and double-digit growth is projected through 2021. Read More

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