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News / Online
Travelers more likely to convert if owners respond to reviews
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2019
Research from TripAdvisor shows the benefit of responses from hotels and restaurants to reviews.... Read More
VIDEO: Google on machine learning having an impact on online travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Google on machine learning having an impact on online travel
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2019
A Tech Talk from Google at the Phocuswright Conference 2019 highlights areas where machine learning... Read More
On The Beach Group 2019 full year earnings
News / Online
On The Beach blames Thomas Cook collapse, Brexit for profit decline
By Steven Lerner | November 28, 2019
The collapse of Thomas Cook in September resulted in a £7.1 million revenue loss for On The Beach... Read More
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News / Distribution
VIDEO: Hotels hold fast to direct distribution and the power of loyalty schemes
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2019
Perhaps a semblance of calm has arrived in the hotel distribution landscape as large hotel groups... Read More
Leavy.co $14 million seed round
News / Startups
Leavy completes $14M seed round, launches travel app for millennials
By Steven Lerner | November 27, 2019
Funding will be used to develop a mobile app that rewards members for renting out their homes while... Read More
Value remains most important factor for U.S. and French buyers of travel online
News / Online
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... Read More
Brand Business - Emil Martinsek of GetYourGuide
Interview / Online
Brand Business - Emil Martinsek of GetYourGuide
By Steven Lerner | November 26, 2019
GetYourGuide's Emil Martinsek speaks with PhocusWire about his role as chief marketing officer.... Read More
Brand Business - Arjan Dijk of Booking.com
Interview / Distribution
Brand Business - Arjan Dijk of Booking.com
By Linda Fox | November 25, 2019
As chief marketing officer, Arjan Dijk is responsible for the strategy and implementation of brand,... Read More
Brand Business - Norbert Richard Meinike of Blacklane
Interview / Technology
Brand Business - Norbert Richard Meinike of Blacklane
By Steven Lerner | November 22, 2019
Blacklane's Norbert Richard Meinke speaks with PhocusWire about his role as director of marketing.... Read More
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News / Online
Hometime raises again, acquires local property management companies
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2019
Consolidation in the short-term rental management market in Australia sees Hometime buy Host My Home... Read More
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PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
October 16, 2026
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Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
October 16, 2026
Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More