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News / Technology

Destination marketing, part 3: On the road to smart, "real-time" tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2019

For the third piece in this month's series, we look at how technology is enabling DMOs to serve visitors when they are in-destination. Read More

News / Technology

Destination marketing, part 2: Opportunities in search and social

By Mitra Sorrells | September 16, 2019

Destinations are embracing platforms such as Google, WeChat, Facebook and Instagram to educate and inspire travelers. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com, Skyscanner, Ctrip and TripAdvisor join travel sustainability pact

By Kevin May | September 3, 2019

The quartet will work together in a series of initiatives to educate, raise awareness and, in their words, "promote positive change." Read More

News / Technology

How smart tourism developments in Thailand can help attract visitors

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2019

Investment in infrastructure - especially tech-led - is needed for Thailand to keep maintaining its current tourism growth trajectory. Read More

Pickyourtrail Tourism Australia partnership

News / Startups

Travel tech startup Pickyourtrail targets booming market of Indian travelers to Australia

By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2019

Indian travel planning startup Pickyourtrail is partnering with Tourism Australia to target the booming market of Indian travelers to that country. Read More

Opinion / Online

Industry innovation: Insider perspectives on how to make tourism better

By Voyager HQ | June 20, 2019

The in-destination segment - worth an estimated $150 billion - continues to capture its fair share of attention in the broader travel industry. But it is evolving fast. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Klazz - Battleground pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2019

By PhocusWire | June 5, 2019

Language travel is reinvented by applying algorithmic solutions to match students with freelance teachers abroad. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Questo - Battleground pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2019

By PhocusWire | May 23, 2019

A mobile app for city exploration games in which users solve clues for discovering new places and stories. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: How the travel industry is preparing for Brexit

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2019

Travel and tourism executives discuss Brexit plans during Phocuswright Europe 2019 in Amsterdam. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb on being smart, technology and standing up for sustainable travel

By Linda Fox | May 9, 2019

In Igualada, a small town near Barcelona, Airbnb held its first New Destinations Summit - an event about building sustainable tourism in locations with few hotels. 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 / Online

WEBINAR REPLAY! The role of social media content across the travel buyer journey

By PhocusWire | April 19, 2019

Explore how tourism brands should be using user generated content in 2019 to create the most engaging experiences both digitally and on-site. Read More

News / Online

Lastminute.com Group now also a media company, offers out marketing services

By Linda Fox | April 15, 2019

Lastminute.com Group launches Forward as an independent media business. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Why travelers expect brands to deliver an omnichannel experience from start to end?

By Íñigo Valenzuela - Smartvel | April 3, 2019

It has become the trend for customers to reach out to several touchpoints for inspiration, price comparisons and customer reviews before finally choosing between different services. Read More