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The good, the bad, and the brutal: what defines a hotel’s online reputation?
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The good, the bad, and the brutal: what defines a hotel’s online reputation?
By Sponsored Content | December 13, 2017
Sponsored by Trivago. A hotel’s reputation now lives online. Accompanying the rise of metasearch and... Read More
The consumer journey strikes back [Episode II of III]
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The consumer journey strikes back [Episode II of III]
By Viewpoints | December 13, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Maria Harrison, president of Bullseye Strategy. The technology of the travel... Read More
Chinese web travel brand Mafengwo raises $133M
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Chinese web travel brand Mafengwo raises $133M
By Kevin May | December 12, 2017
Another major capital-raise heading to a Chinese online travel agency - this time it's $133 million in... Read More
A new hope for direct bookings [Episode I of III]
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A new hope for direct bookings [Episode I of III]
By Viewpoints | December 12, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Maria Harrison, president of Bullseye Strategy. How travelers really use... Read More
evolution of airbnb
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The evolution of the vacation rental market in Airbnb
By Amiad Soto - Guesty | December 12, 2017
In recent weeks, we have witnessed two significant moves by Airbnb that will have interesting... Read More
StudentUniverse to watch regional airports, new destinations and Google Flights in 2018
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StudentUniverse to watch regional airports, new destinations and Google Flights in 2018
By Sponsored Content | December 12, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Andre Azer, vice president of marketing for StudentUniverse At this stage in... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2018 - early bird ticket deadline
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Phocuswright Europe 2018 - early bird ticket deadline
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2017
Friday 15 December - end of this week - is the final day to secure your spot at Phocuswright Europe... Read More
VIDEO: Breathing new life into distribution of hotels
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VIDEO: Breathing new life into distribution of hotels
By Kevin May | December 11, 2017
We are forever hearing that the hotel model is under threat from, well, basically everything and... Read More
Podcast: Richard Harris of Intent Media on fostering trust, managing data, and mitigating risk
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Podcast: Richard Harris of Intent Media on fostering trust, managing data, and mitigating risk
By Nick Vivion | December 11, 2017
Understanding traveler intent has become a critical piece of any marketing effort. Is the consumer at... Read More
Evolving nature of travelers using online agencies
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Evolving nature of travelers using online agencies
By Jill Menze | December 8, 2017
While the bleisure traveler – someone who extends business trips into vacations – is on the rise, new... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
September 9, 2025
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
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
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