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Business travel, part 5: The evolution to "any channel" management
By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2019
Experts predict changes to both business models and how technology is used will together open new... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 - program, dissecting the theme, discount
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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 - program, dissecting the theme, discount
By PhocusWire | August 27, 2019
Are we there yet? Yes and no, depending on who you ask in the travel, tourism and hospitality... Read More
Zhiketong raises $42.5M to develop WeChat-led hotel marketing tool
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Zhiketong raises $42.5M to develop WeChat-led hotel marketing tool
By Kevin May | August 27, 2019
The service is designed entirely around using the WeChat social media platform for brands. The... Read More
OYO looks to recruit 1,000 in Europe as part of €300M investment in vacation arm
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OYO looks to recruit 1,000 in Europe as part of €300M investment in vacation arm
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2019
The vacation rental arm came into being following OYO’s acquisition of @Leisure for €360 million in... Read More
Sounding Off: As a founder, don't be an arrogant technologist
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Sounding Off: As a founder, don't be an arrogant technologist
By PhocusWire | August 23, 2019
The trappings of the common startup founder are plentiful. But thinking it through from the beginning... Read More
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TravelLocal brings broadcaster Channel 4 on board for Series A funding
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2019
TravelLocal is getting airtime from Channel 4 as it brings the U.K. broadcaster on for its Series A... Read More
Why loyalty programs are key to meeting business travelers' demands
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Why loyalty programs are key to meeting business travelers' demands
By Phil Seward - Collinson | August 23, 2019
With demand for business travel only continuing to increase, airlines, airports and hotels are turning... Read More
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My Method... How Google's tailored ads helped Eurostar reach potential customers
By Becky Power - Google | August 23, 2019
PhocusWire asked Becky Power, sector director for travel at Google, to talk through how the search... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 1 - Gareth Williams of Skyscanner
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How I Got Here, episode 1 - Gareth Williams of Skyscanner
By Kevin May | August 22, 2019
For the debut of the How I Got Here weekly podcast, hosted by PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak... Read More
On the road to gender parity... are we there yet?
Opinion / Online
On the road to gender parity... are we there yet?
By Traci Mercer - Sabre Travel Network | August 20, 2019
As an idealistic young woman, I was confident that, after the decades of accomplishments from women,... Read More
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