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Why Europe is a microcosm of wider trends in online travel
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Why Europe is a microcosm of wider trends in online travel
By PhocusWire | May 7, 2019
Three broad trends illustrate the prowess of the region in the current online travel scene - but, equally, demonstrate how fragile the growth of the sector can be when one particular brand or market... Read More
Booking.com opts for partner route to expand tours and activities
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Booking.com opts for partner route to expand tours and activities
By Kevin May | May 6, 2019
A year after buying FareHarbor to spearhead its move into tours and activities, Booking.com is adopting an additional approach and working directly with rival software vendors. Read More
Letters from WiT Seoul: Travel fuels happiness, growth in aviation
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Letters from WiT Seoul: Travel fuels happiness, growth in aviation
By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | May 6, 2019
Here are the key takeaways from the fourth WiT Seoul 2019. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Dirk Tietz
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In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Dirk Tietz
By PhocusWire | May 3, 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: Dirk Tietz of DER Touristik Group... Read More
Digital natives reveal what and who gets their attention with online travel reviews
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Digital natives reveal what and who gets their attention with online travel reviews
By Kevin May | May 2, 2019
TripAdvisor does not compare to Google for getting online reviews of travel products in the minds of travelers aged between 18 and 28. Read More
new Muslim OTA Rihaala launches
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New OTA targets Muslim travelers looking for halal-friendly destinations
By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2019
Rihaala is a new online travel agency focused on halal-friendly destinations and accommodations and user-generated content. Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Magpie wants to end content distribution woes in activities
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019
The company was founded in November 2018 by former tour operator Christian Watts. The startup has financial backing of Viator founder Rod Cuthbert as well as Venture Republic. Read More
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Reserve With Google gaining traction in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019
Early results for tours and activities on Reserve with Google look promising as additional distribution partners sign up. Read More
Google's Touring Bird plots big expansion of tours and activities service
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Google's Touring Bird plots big expansion of tours and activities service
By Kevin May | April 24, 2019
The massive jump from its official launch number of 20 in September 2018 to 200 this week comes almost a year to the day since the Google Area 120-run search engine was first tested in the open market. Read More
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News / Startups
TripScout signals next phase of travel discovery app with $2.1M funding
By Kevin May | April 24, 2019
The investment is being led by Corazon Capital and includes participation from a number of other funds including New Stack Ventures, MATH Ventures and Connetic Ventures. Read More
OYO Near You experiences launch
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OYO enters experiences space with “OYO Near You”
By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2019
OYO will offer activities such as comedy shows, wine tastings and live music at some of its OYO Townhouse properties in India. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Lax Poojary
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Lax Poojary
By PhocusWire | April 22, 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: Touring Bird (Area 120 - Google) co-founder and CEO Lax... Read More
How to deepen the relationship between tour and attraction suppliers and distributors
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How to deepen the relationship between tour and attraction suppliers and distributors
By Melanie Ryan Meador - Redeam | April 18, 2019
Distributors can make great business partners, but they’re also keen to make the most money off suppliers as possible… or as much as you will let them. Read More
Retailing for hoteliers: What it is and what you need to do
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Retailing for hoteliers: What it is and what you need to do
By Diane Merlino | April 17, 2019
From selling guest rooms and hotel services differently to monetizing under-utilized spaces and partnering with local businesses on experiences, a new model of retailing is slowly taking hold in the... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Alessandro Petazzi
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Alessandro Petazzi
By PhocusWire | April 12, 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: Musement founder and CEO Alessandro Petazzi. Read More
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