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TourRadar works with Google Zoo for unusual multi-continent tour contest

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2019

TourRadar's "Tour the World" campaign, with help from Google Zoo, is intended to introduce a new audience to its services as an online travel agency for multiday tours. Read More

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TripAdvisor credits “reinvigorated” hotel segment, sees growth in experiences and restaurants during 2018

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2019

TripAdvisor reports improved hotel segment profitability and growing experiences and restaurants for 2018 financial results. Read More

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China, part 1: The big (and getting bigger) picture

By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2019

Travel brands and suppliers need to be aware that the Chinese travel market is not only growing - it is also changing. Read More

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Shifts in demographics, desired features drive cruise marketing strategies

By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2019

Data from MMGY Global points to growing interest in cruising among younger travelers and also a shift in features that influence purchase decisions. Read More

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Inside cruise, part 4: The marketing mix

By Mitra Sorrells | January 28, 2019

Norwegian Cruise Line chief marketing officer Meg Lee shares her thoughts on social media, paid search, content curation and how emerging technologies can be used in cruise marketing. Read More

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QOTW: Something about an ethical dilemma

By PhocusWire | January 25, 2019

Quote from Valerie Castillo, vice president of marketing for TrustYou, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Startups

When it comes to guest personalization, price is only one piece of the puzzle

By Valerie Castillo - TrustYou | January 23, 2019

A new hotel brand, Life House, is currently testing an algorithmic pricing system based on customer profiles, history, spending habits and even social media followers. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, shares his thoughts on the cruise distribution landscape, how technology is improving the guest experience and advice on what makes a good leader. Read More

News / Technology

Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future

By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019

In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to digital sources to book their travel – Phocuswright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018 predicts online... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: TripElephant - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | December 17, 2018

TripElephant is a digital search marketing optimization tool. It creates, manages and optimizes search campaigns for travel clients of any size and scope. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Pebblar helps travelers create itineraries with DIY collaborative tool

By Jill Menze | November 29, 2018

Pebblar offers travelers a visual workspace to map and create itineraries. Think the functions of Microsoft Word and Excel, plus Google Maps, all in one collaborative, cloud-based software. Read More

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Sojern raises $120M, eyes new markets, verticals

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2018

Travel tech firm Sojern has landed a funding round of $120 million to grow its business and enter new markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Alpacr aims to create a social platform for avid travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2018

Founded in January 2017, Alpacr wants to serve as a digital diary for travelers, allowing them to consolidate insights and photos from their trips in one app and easily share them with others. Read More

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Travelers less concerned with social media, destination politics when finding and planning travel

By Jill Menze | October 29, 2018

Travelers are increasingly relying on technology to assist with their travel experiences, however, some of their travel preferences and choices may deviate from common thinking. Read More

News / Startups

Mapify plots expansion following $1.3M in funding

By Linda Fox | October 22, 2018

Social travel site Mapify gets $1.3 million in seed funding. Read More

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