Opinion

Where angel investors should place their bets in travel
News / Startups
Where angel investors should place their bets in travel
By Chris Hemmeter - Thayer Ventures | December 6, 2017
The retreat of angel and seed stage funding is not just a travel tech phenomena. But that doesn't mean entrepreneurs should throw in the towel.... Read More
A data-led future for aviation
Opinion / Technology
A data-led future for aviation
By Nick Magliocchetti - Waves | December 5, 2017
With mainstay industries like taxis and hotels being disrupted, it’s time for improvements to the aviation industry.... Read More
It sucks to launch a travel startup (but you still should)
News / Startups
It sucks to launch a travel startup (but you still should)
By Jenny Silber - VoyagerHQ | December 4, 2017
Starting a company in the travel industry is hard. 96% of travel companies fail in the first 5 years (as opposed to the 88% cross-industry standard).... Read More
Three ways to tackle attractions with online personalization
Opinion / Online
Three ways to tackle attractions with online personalization
By Alex Bainbridge - DestinationCTO | November 30, 2017
The last month has been rather busy in the world of tours and activities, with three significant announcements.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Booking.com Genius on metasearch - genius move, perhaps not for hotels
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | November 28, 2017
With barely any opposition from hotels, Booking.com is taking big steps to continue growing and capturing sales for your hotel which are currently coming in through other channels, including your own website.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Time for travel search engines to up their game
By Gilad Berenstein - Utrip | November 15, 2017
With the advent of search engines like Google and Yahoo! almost two decades ago, accessing information became incredibly easy.... Read More
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News
Welcome to a world of extremely dynamic packaging
By Dirk Rogl - Phocuswright | November 9, 2017
Something is going on in the European leisure travel market – in part, due to the distribution strategies of airlines and hotels.... Read More
From the WIT desk: The next billion users
News / Technology
From the WIT desk: The next billion users
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | November 8, 2017
During the WIT conference last month, one clear message hit home – how tech and travel brands in the West were now looking toward Asia for inspiration and ideas, not just growth and profits.... Read More
What the judges at the Phocuswright Conference really think
Opinion / Startups
What the judges at the Phocuswright Conference really think
By Rod Cuthbert - Rome2Rio | November 7, 2017
Startups and established companies pitching their latest and greatest at the Phocuswright Conference this year should take note of what is going through the minds of judges.... Read More
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News / Online
Eight technology takeaways to make travel better
By Staff - Web In Travel | October 26, 2017
From opportunity markets to product innovation to new tech, a lot was discussed at the Web In Travel Conference in Singapore.... Read More