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Vrbo tests unbranded listings, upsets property managers
News / Online
Vrbo tests unbranded listings, upsets property managers
By Mitra Sorrells | October 30, 2019
Property managers are not pleased with Vrbo's test of removing property management company names from listings. Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Tedd Evers
Interview / Startups
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Tedd Evers
October 30, 2019
Continuing our series chatting to execs participating in the Phocuswright Conference in November, meet Tedd Evers, CEO of TripTuner. Read More
REPORT: The real value of the bedbank distribution model
From Our Partners / Distribution
REPORT: The real value of the bedbank distribution model
By Robert Cole - PhocusWire | October 30, 2019
This PhocusWire/Hotelbeds report is a comprehensive overview of the bedbank sector, including details on the processes involved, history of the model, issues around rate parity and how the market might... Read More
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News / Online
Southeast Asia a “melting pot of trends” in online travel
By Mitra Sorrells | October 30, 2019
Travel companies are expanding their offerings and forging partnerships to stay ahead in the fast-changing market of Southeast Asia. Read More
Booking.com app integrates ride-hailing services via Grab
News / Distribution
Booking.com app integrates ride-hailing services via Grab
By Marissa Trew - WiT | October 29, 2019
Booking.com and Grab are extending their partnership with the addition of Grab's ride-hailing service into the OTA's mobile app. Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb leads $60M investment in attraction bookings brand Tiqets
By Kevin May | October 29, 2019
Created in 2014, CEO and co-founder Luuc Elzinga has led the company through a number of investments, including a $23 million Series B almost 12 months ago to the day. Read More
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News / Distribution
Flybook opens up tours and activities distribution via Rezdy partnership
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2019
The partnership enables tours and experiences providers using Flybook to distribute their products through thousands of online and offline agents. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Activities become just part of the bigger jigsaw
News / Online
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Activities become just part of the bigger jigsaw
By PhocusWire | October 25, 2019
Tours and activities operates from a position of acceptability from the wider industry - it is part of the mainstream and no longer the outlier. Read More
Booking Holdings invests in corporate travel tech provider Serko
News / Technology
Booking Holdings invests in corporate travel tech provider Serko
By Steven Lerner | October 25, 2019
Booking Holdings is investing NZ$17.5 million ($16.4 million) in New Zealand-based travel and expense technology company Serko. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wheel the World wants to make travel more accessible
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wheel the World wants to make travel more accessible
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2019
As part of its bid to open up travel in more destinations, the company carries out accessibility assessments and scores of travel partners and suppliers. Read More
Why zero‐friction is the future of the travel industry
From Our Partners / Online
Why zero‐friction is the future of the travel industry
By Facebook Business | October 24, 2019
The modern traveler expects nothing less than a frictionless experience and the travel companies that deliver this have the best chance of thriving in the future. Read More
The search for genuine "disruption" in the travel industry
Opinion / Startups
The search for genuine "disruption" in the travel industry
By Peter Matthews - Nucleus | October 24, 2019
Now traditional business models have been turned on their heads by the likes of Uber, Airbnb, Amazon and Google there is a tendency for many brands to believe they need to roll up their sleeves and face... Read More
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News / Technology
ATPCO makes breakthrough in rich content strategy with signing of Amadeus and Sabre
By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2019
ATPCO has signed agreements with Sabre and Amadeus that allow the two companies to distribute and integrate Routehappy Rich Content. Read More
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News / Online
TripAdvisor helps hoteliers boost direct bookings through new Sponsored Placements feature
By Jill Menze | October 23, 2019
TripAdvisor is introducing a direct-booking feature to its Sponsored Placements product for accommodation providers designed to help them boost revenue. Read More
Q&A: Agoda CMO on how it tackles Southeast Asia
News / Online
Q&A: Agoda CMO on how it tackles Southeast Asia
By Jill Menze | October 23, 2019
Agoda chief marketing officer Ittai Chorev discusses how the platform tries to deliver on what customers want, how new features like Mix and Save have played out, its partnership with Grab and more. Read More
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