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QOTW: Something about... a 20,000-word mini-thesis on travel in 2018

By PhocusWire | December 28, 2018

After our launch in late-2017, Quote Of The Week (QOTW) quickly established itself as PhocusWire's... Read More

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AvantStay wins $5M round to grow group booking service for private accommodation

By Kevin May | December 27, 2018

AvantStay has landed a $5 million funding round from large group of investors led by Ballpen Capital.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Bookaway wants to bring ground transportation online in developing countries

By Linda Fox | December 24, 2018

Bookaway offers ground transportation options for travelers in developing countries where content is... Read More

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QOTW: Something about a battle of the platforms

By Kevin May | December 21, 2018

Quote from Sam Turner and Peter Mansour at Hotelbeds Group, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More

The most popular articles on PhocusWire in 2018

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By Kevin May | December 21, 2018

PhocusWire's first full calendar year is drawing to a close - and what a year it's been.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Digital actions for every travel company in 2019

By Jon Reay - RewriteDigital | December 21, 2018

Digital will continue to transform travel in 2019. You may still be selling holidays, flights or... Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Fareboom - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

December 21, 2018

Thriving on data: What triggers purchase decision moments? Can you cut CAC by 33%? Can post purchase... Read More

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Travelers want more payment options and greater pricing transparency in online shopping

By Linda Fox | December 19, 2018

Travelers are seeking a wider range of payment methods as well as greater transparency online... Read More

Notated News / Online

Marriott cyber breach shows industry's hospitality to hackers

By Patrick Clark - Bloomberg | December 18, 2018

For now, there are more questions than answers regarding Marriott's announcement of a far-reaching... Read More

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PhocusWire's newsmakers of the year 2018

By Kevin May | December 17, 2018

The profile of a brand in travel - and the perception of it from consumers and industry peers - is... Read More

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More