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VIDEO: TripAdvisor’s Steve Kaufer on Google, Trip.com Group partnership
News / Online
VIDEO: TripAdvisor’s Steve Kaufer on Google, Trip.com Group partnership
By Steven Lerner | December 23, 2019
TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer addresses the competitive online travel landscape with Google and its new Trip.com Group partnership. Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair LIVE – Mike Premo of ARC
By Mitra Sorrells | December 19, 2019
Mike Premo has been CEO of ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) since 2011 and has announced he will retire at the end of 2020.   Read More
How I Got Here, episode 17 - Terry Jones of Travelocity
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 17 - Terry Jones of Travelocity
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019
Few people have been there at the formation of two pioneering brands in online travel. Terry Jones tells his story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire. Read More
VIDEO: Travelstop - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Travelstop - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019
Travelstop is a modern SaaS platform that simplifies business travel and automates expense management for growth companies. Read More
VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019
Leading activities market consolidation for B2B, by providing the largest offer comparison powered with AI recommendation engine. Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on being a different brand and concerns over capital
News / Online
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on being a different brand and concerns over capital
By Kevin May | December 17, 2019
In an interview in the PhocusWire Studio, Fogel discusses the "connected trip" strategy, the influx of bad investment capital and sustainability. Read More
VIDEO: Mindsay - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Mindsay - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019
This leader in conversational AI for the travel industry builds AI-powered chatbots for major travel companies. Read More
VIDEO: Stasher - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Stasher - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019
Explore how this platform was scaled for luggage storage globally, connecting travelers with local businesses. Read More
VIDEO: Amazon may inspire a new world for travel sales
News / Online
VIDEO: Amazon may inspire a new world for travel sales
By Kevin May | December 16, 2019
Intent's Richard Harris explains the options ahead and the problems brands, intermediaries and the platforms might face in a new ecosystem for securing travel sales Read More
VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019
A consumer brand that has driven $100 million+ in hotel sales over messaging (SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp). Read More
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on Google's search practices
News / Online
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on Google's search practices
By Steven Lerner | December 13, 2019
Guillaume Teissonniere, the general counsel for eDreams Odigeo, lays out the case against Google's influence on the travel industry.   Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Millennials, attribute-based selling, "rogue" OTAs - what hospitality looks like in 2020
By Dave Collier - OTA Insight | December 13, 2019
In travel and hospitality, it’s tough to single out the most significant forecasts for next year, but these developments will be ones to watch in 2020. Read More
VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
Hotel tech built for the future. This PMS takes an API-first approach, connecting all systems seamlessly. Read More
Five ways to ace hospitality marketing in 2020
From Our Partners / Distribution
Five ways to ace hospitality marketing in 2020
By Apurva Chamaria - RateGain | December 12, 2019
A variety of platforms and digital touchpoints that marketers can use to connect with travelers. Inevitably, social media heads the pack, given its high ROI quality and “always-on” presence. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 16 - Robbie Bhathal of Suiteness
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 16 - Robbie Bhathal of Suiteness
By Kevin May | December 12, 2019
Robbie Bathal and his two co-founders hit upon a solution to an age-old problem in the accommodation sector. He tells the story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire. Read More
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