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Value remains most important factor for U.S. and French buyers of travel online

By Linda Fox | November 26, 2019

Research from Amadeus highlights most important factors in online booking as well as influences on purchasing decisions. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: CruiseDirector creates new online platform for booking no-fee luxury cruises

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2019

CruiseDirector is an online platform for travelers to book luxury ocean, river, yacht and expedition cruises with no booking fees and a best price guarantee. Read More

News / Technology

Integrated tech is still a dream in business travel

By Linda Fox | October 29, 2019

The survey from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives reveals that 72% of buyers say their business travel program is only somewhat integrated. Read More

News / Technology

STR hotel data giant sold to CoStar Group for $450M

By Kevin May | October 1, 2019

STR was created in 1985 by Randy and Carolyn Smith as a benchmarking and analytics service for hotels. Read More

News / Distribution

Mobile and millennials continue to dominate tours and activities online booking

By Linda Fox | September 12, 2019

A study from TourScanner finds smartphones are dominant for searching tours and activities and millennials are leaders in online booking. Read More

News / Online

Destination marketing, part 1: The evolving - and expanding - role of DMOs

By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2019

We begin our month-long look at destination marketing with analysis of how the role of DMOs has grown over the years. Read More

News / Technology

TripAdvisor will offer Wi-Fi services to restaurants to help their marketing efforts

By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2019

TripAdvisor Wi-Fi Plus is a new option to enable restaurants to offer free Wi-Fi to their guests in return for sharing their email or social media credential. Read More

News / Online

Influential travel sites for booking not always the big players

By Linda Fox | July 19, 2019

Online travel agents might be spending billions on marketing yet very few make the cut when it comes to sites used to choose a hotel. Read More

News / Online

Frustration with online travel booking continues as consumers consult more sites

By Linda Fox | June 13, 2019

The web was supposed to make booking travel easier, faster and more accessible - but the reality is somewhat different, according to research. Read More

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Mark Tanzer

By PhocusWire | April 19, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer. Read More

News / Distribution

Northstar Travel Group acquires Travel Technology Europe owner Centaur Media Travel

By PhocusWire | April 10, 2019

Northstar Travel Group acquires Centaur Travel Media, owner of the Business Travel Show and Travel Technology Europe. Read More

News / Distribution

Google and TripAdvisor stand out for tour and activity research

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019

More than half of travelers (56%) say they used Google and 38% say they used TripAdvisor to help plan activities. Read More

News / Technology

Skyscanner enables flight search through Trello platform

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2019

Skyscanner has created an integration with Trello, a visual organization and collaboration tool. Read More

News / Online

Minding your language - Booking Holdings' study shows English a possible barrier to online adoption

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2019

The study of 1,000 digital leaders and experts in China, India and Indonesia reveals that 79% view the internet as a necessity and 82% see it as a “fundamental right.” Read More

News / Startups

From investors to incubators - a look inside the vast travel startup ecosystem

By Kevin May | January 15, 2019

A five-year examination of the sector reveals a wide array of incubators, investors and communities dedicated to helping new businesses in the travel industry. Read More

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