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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
VIDEO: Flyiin - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Flyiin - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2019
The airline DirectConnect platform enables retailers to build a differentiating flight booking experience. Read More
VIDEO: How travel companies should think about Asia's super apps
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How travel companies should think about Asia's super apps
By Linda Fox | December 10, 2019
Travel execs at The Phocuswright Conference 2019 discuss some of the interesting consumer purchase behaviors emerging on super apps in Asia. Read More
travelstart take over jumia travel
News / Online
Travelstart takes over rival Jumia Travel, plans to tap new customers
By Steven Lerner | December 10, 2019
Travelstart will manage the operations of Jumia Travel’s online booking websites – including sales, fulfillment and customer service.   Read More
PhocusWire's newsmakers of the year 2019
News / Online
PhocusWire's newsmakers of the year 2019
By Jill Menze / Kevin May | December 9, 2019
Our annual list of the newsmakers over the course of the past 12 months features three of the brands that have had the most impact on the news agenda. Read More
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News / Distribution
Airline industry could create additional $40B a year via retailing
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2019
A McKinsey report details the potential value opportunity for airlines from different retailing strategies. Read More
An entrepreneur's vision on the turnaround needed at Expedia Group
News / Startups
An entrepreneur's vision on the turnaround needed at Expedia Group
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | December 9, 2019
Expedia Group's strategy is unlikely to shift immediately, but it's not too late to apply a new position around acquisitions and put the business back on track at the top table. Read More
VIDEO: AirDNA - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: AirDNA - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
December 9, 2019
Short-term rental data is the next generation of lodging analytics. Find out why it's something you can't afford to ignore. Read More
Lessons to reflect on after Expedia Group board presses the nuclear button
Opinion / Online
Lessons to reflect on after Expedia Group board presses the nuclear button
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | December 6, 2019
Clearly, Mark Okerstrom's "Everest" was deemed one mountain too high by the chairman of the board, Barry Diller - but the ex-CEO was trying his hardest. Read More
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