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Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2019

Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust"... Read More

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Airport transportation marketplace Jayride raises $3.5M to build out product and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2019

Airport transfer marketplace Jayride has raised $3.5 million to develop its product and technology.... Read More

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Sounding Off: Rebrands are brave but sometimes don't go far enough

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2019

Perhaps the biggest opportunity to simply run every type of accommodation under the Expedia brand,... Read More

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Brand Business - Maria Elena Velardi of Wayaj

By Steven Lerner | November 15, 2019

Wayaj is an app to discover and book eco-friendly hotels and experiences around the world. Maria Elena... Read More

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Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" -... Read More

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Trip.com Group operations income up 52% as company begins new chapter

By Steven Lerner | November 14, 2019

Net revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $1.47 billion for newly named online travel agency group.... Read More

Interview / Online

Brand Business - Lish Kennedy of Vrbo

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2019

Lish Kennedy joined Vrbo as vice president of global brand marketing in August after three years at... Read More

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One & Done vs. Many Happy Returns: An important choice for travel marketers

By Mark Capps and Coleen Kuehn - Merkle | November 13, 2019

The discerning travel marketer would prefer to pull in as many repeat customers as possible with... Read More

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Uplift adds Carnival Cruise Line to growing list of payment option partners

By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2019

Carnival Cruise Line is the newest travel brand to offer financing through Uplift.... Read More

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Here they are: Summit and Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2019

The annual roll-call of the companies showcasing at the Summit and Launch sessions at this year's... Read More

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