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Online travel agency and distribution titans lead inaugural Hall Of Fame
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Online travel agency and distribution titans lead inaugural Hall Of Fame
By PhocusWire | November 19, 2018
Travelocity founding vice chairman Jim Hornthal and Air Canada distribution chief Al Lenza were... Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings on Google, complacency, ambitions and the entire trip
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VIDEO: Booking Holdings on Google, complacency, ambitions and the entire trip
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2018
A string of international acquisitions and investments (plus a new-ish name) to reflect on a global... Read More
VIDEO: TripAdvisor on a new social strategy and tweaking its activity stance
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VIDEO: TripAdvisor on a new social strategy and tweaking its activity stance
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2018
TripAdvisor has been busy during 2018, with a combination of significant acquisition and new attempt... Read More
QOTW: Something about the Power Paradox
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QOTW: Something about the Power Paradox
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2018
For this special edition of Quote Of The Week, we've collected a series of quotes from The... Read More
Hotelbeds to build out ancillary services with the acquisition of HolidayTaxis
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Hotelbeds to build out ancillary services with the acquisition of HolidayTaxis
By Linda Fox | November 15, 2018
Spain-based Hotelbeds is boosting its ancillary business through the acquisition of HolidayTaxis - a... Read More
VIDEO: Global survey points to travel trends here and now
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VIDEO: Global survey points to travel trends here and now
By Kevin May | November 15, 2018
Travelers say technology is key to a great experience on a trip - but to what extent?... Read More
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VIDEO: Skyscanner CEO on mobile, Ctrip and meta disruptors
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2018
In a conversation with PhocusWire editor in chief Kevin May at the 2018 Phocuswright Conference,... Read More
Travel fans are engaged on Instagram, but can brands keep up?
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Travel fans are engaged on Instagram, but can brands keep up?
November 14, 2018
Travel fans on Instagram consume more content than other audiences but it remains a tough channel for... Read More
Technically Speaking - Udi Nir of GetYourGuide
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Technically Speaking - Udi Nir of GetYourGuide
By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018
New to GetYourGuide, Udi Nir joined the Berlin company following stints at e-commerce companies... Read More
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Vacasa launches multifamily unit to grow short-term rentals in urban markets
By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018
Vacasa is bringing its vacation rental business to urban markets with the launch of Vacasa... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More