Online

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with the web, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

Where the Hell is Matt? is back [VIDEO]
News / Online
Where the Hell is Matt? is back [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | June 21, 2012
The Where the Hell is Matt? phenomenon started way back in the good ol' days of 2006, when game... Read More
ImpulseFlyer eyes growing Asia-Pacific affluence with luxury private sale service
News / Online
ImpulseFlyer eyes growing Asia-Pacific affluence with luxury private sale service
By Kevin May | April 12, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Singapore-based ImpulseFlyer, a private sale service for... Read More
GuidePal raises $800,000, dismisses competitors as not waking up and smelling the coffee
News / Technology
GuidePal raises $800,000, dismisses competitors as not waking up and smelling the coffee
By Kevin May | March 28, 2012
Mobile destination guide provider GuidePal has raised $800,000 in a bid to speed up expansion of its... Read More
What Else? Dohop-OAG, Travelocity mobile, New Mind-Acorn, iBahn free wifi, Wego Indonesia
News / Technology
What Else? Dohop-OAG, Travelocity mobile, New Mind-Acorn, iBahn free wifi, Wego Indonesia
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2012
Dohop schedule deal with OAG, Travelocity creates mobile services for partners, New Mind tags Acorn... Read More
TripAdvisor dips toe into world of verified reviews via collection service for partners
News / Online
TripAdvisor dips toe into world of verified reviews via collection service for partners
By Kevin May | February 28, 2012
Big developments from TripAdvisor with news that is has unveiled a system to allow third parties to... Read More
Accor launches A Club Surprise social media project, claims not to have heard of KLM Surprise
News / Online
Accor launches A Club Surprise social media project, claims not to have heard of KLM Surprise
By Kevin May | February 16, 2012
KLM Surprise is still probably the best example yet of how a travel brand can use the social graph to... Read More
Momondo builds presence in Russia with Oktogo partnership
News / Online
Momondo builds presence in Russia with Oktogo partnership
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2012
Momondo is building out its Russian content through a partnership with hotel specialist Oktogo.... Read More
KLM unveils Meet and Seat allowing passengers to choose their travelling companion
News / Online
KLM unveils Meet and Seat allowing passengers to choose their travelling companion
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2012
After weeks of coverage and opinion in national and international press KLM has unveiled its promised... Read More
Touristlink brings lead-generation and social media into experiences booking platform
News / Technology
Touristlink brings lead-generation and social media into experiences booking platform
By Stephen Joyce | January 6, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Touristlink, a web and mobile service giving... Read More
With social media, everyone now knows when you are an idiot on a plane
News / Online
With social media, everyone now knows when you are an idiot on a plane
By Kevin May | November 13, 2011
Nobody is safe from so-called citizen publishers - especially when bad behaviour results in the full... Read More
Sponsored Content
From Our Partners
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