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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
QOTW: Something about Amazon's control
News / Online
QOTW: Something about Amazon's control
By PhocusWire | March 23, 2018
Quote from Stephen Joyce, CEO of Rezgo. Read More
Tourlane $8.5M funding
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
Research Spotlight: The state of online travel adoption in India
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
TRVL raises $3.7 million, appoints ex-Expedia exec as CEO
News / Startups
TRVL raises $3.7 million, appoints ex-Expedia exec as CEO
By Kevin May | March 23, 2018
A juggling of senior roles and a $3.7 million cap-raise for TRVL, the Netherlands-based hotel booking platform with a twist. Read More
Airbnb claims 20,000 hosts apply for Plus, 1,100 hotels also want in
News / Online
Airbnb claims 20,000 hosts apply for Plus, 1,100 hotels also want in
By Kevin May | March 22, 2018
Airbnb is clearly hoping its evolution of the brand to account for different types of properties will capture the attention of existing hosts. Read More
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News / Online
Bleisure travelers on the rise, though many concerned with optics
By Jill Menze | March 22, 2018
Business travelers are increasingly looking to tack on leisure portions to their work trips, but many are concerned with how it comes across to their employers. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Q&A with Skyscanner's Filip Filipov
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Q&A with Skyscanner's Filip Filipov
By PhocusWire | March 21, 2018
Ahead of the event, Filipov shares his thoughts on the biggest opportunity in online travel, what advice he'd give to new businesses and what's next for metasearch. Read More
Amazon’s multifaceted – and likely inevitable – path into travel
News / Online
Amazon’s multifaceted – and likely inevitable – path into travel
By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2018
It’s becoming clear that it’s no longer a question of “if” but rather of “when” and "how” Amazon will try to disrupt the travel industry.... again. Read More
orbitz data hack
News / Online
Expedia data breach affects 880,000 Orbitz customers, extends to Travelocity Partner Network
By Jill Menze | March 20, 2018
Expedia Inc has disclosed evidence of a security breach that impacted approximately 880,000 Orbitz customers as well as Travelocity Partner Network. Read More
The state of the computer reservation system nation
News / Technology
The state of the computer reservation system nation
By Kevin May | March 20, 2018
A major new study has shown how hotel chains are using technology to capture bookings, at the same time as illustrating how they want the ecosystem to evolve. Read More
OYO acquires Novascotia Boutique Homes
News / Startups
OYO inks first acquisition deal with Novascotia Boutique Homes
By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2018
Indian hospitality company OYO is broadening its portfolio of properties with the acquisition of Novascotia Boutique Homes.   Read More
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #9
News / Online
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #9
By Kevin May | March 19, 2018
Valyn Perini, Stephen Joyce and Robert Cole get to grips with developments Airbnb and the potential for Amazon to make a return in travel (again). Read More
Research Spotlight: The reluctant rebound of US airlines
News / Distribution
Research Spotlight: The reluctant rebound of US airlines
By Jill Menze | March 16, 2018
After two subsequent years of revenue declines, airlines in the United States are once again gaining ground, with flown passenger revenue up 3%. Read More
Klook expands management team2
News / Distribution
Klook adds to management team with eye on global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2018
Asia’s largest booking service for tours, activities and other in-destination services has appointed two executives to its management team as it looks to reach travelers around the world. Read More
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