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For ‘First Airlines’ passengers, the journey is the VR destination
News / Technology
For ‘First Airlines’ passengers, the journey is the VR destination
By Marisa Garcia | February 16, 2018
This one’s a trip. Japanese airline-themed restaurant First Airlines, offers visitors a First class... Read More
TripAdvisor 2018 strategy hotels attractions mobile
News / Online
TripAdvisor bets on TV advertising, improved UX to restore profit in hotel segment
By Mitra Sorrells | February 15, 2018
TripAdvisor will expand its television advertising spending to $100 to $130 million for its hotel... Read More
Full speaker roster, topics and a €400 saving for Phocuswright Europe
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Full speaker roster, topics and a €400 saving for Phocuswright Europe
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2018
It's just three months to go until the best travel conference in Europe returns to the Dutch city of... Read More
sawydays necessary evil
News / Online
Why small property owners see OTAs as a "necessary evil"
By Jill Menze | February 15, 2018
The codependent nature of small property owners and their booking partners has its upsides, but... Read More
Sabre reports results from its 'transitional' year
News / Distribution
Sabre reports results from its 'transitional' year
By Michele McDonald | February 14, 2018
Last year was “transitional” for Sabre Corp., according to chief executive officer Sean Menke, and “we... Read More
TripAdvisor earnings full year 2017
News / Online
TripAdvisor has revenue elsewhere to thank as hotel growth remains flat
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2018
TripAdvisor turned in modest 5% growth in total revenue for 2017 but a notable 24% increase in revenue... Read More
Duetto brings in $80 million in funding for further product development
News / Online
Duetto brings in $80 million in funding for further product development
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2018
Duetto, a revenue strategy platform for hospitality, has closed an $80 million Series D round in... Read More
Sage advice for travel tech startups from the investors at JetBlue, Boeing, and Highgate
News / Distribution
Sage advice for travel tech startups from the investors at JetBlue, Boeing, and Highgate
By Nick Vivion | February 14, 2018
Located at LAB Ventures in Miami's vibrant creative neighborhood of Wynwood, The Future of Travel... Read More
Battling external forces: How a startup competes in the tours market
News / Online
Battling external forces: How a startup competes in the tours market
By Jill Menze | February 14, 2018
The travel industry has yet to see a clear frontrunner emerge in the tours and attractions space. Be... Read More
Research Spotlight: APAC's thriving economy and market growth
News / Online
Research Spotlight: APAC's thriving economy and market growth
By PhocusWire | February 13, 2018
Asia Pacific is now the world’s largest regional travel market – one that profits from a thriving... Read More
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