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Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 5, 2019

This social solution for travel sites converts 5x better than the site baseline, translating to an increase of 10% in overall online sales. Read More

News / Technology

Property management systems "failing" private accommodation owners

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2019

The number of property management systems, including their limitations for offering extras, is an ongoing challenge for vacation rental managers. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: OYO's Ritesh Agarwal on growth and plans to address hotel owners’ concerns

By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019

OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal speaks about the company's growth and priorities for the coming year at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

Amazon expands travel offerings in India with RedBus partnership

By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019

Amazon in India is adding bus ticketing through a partnership with RedBus. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Expedia Group on Vrbo growth, search challenges and workplace diversity

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2019

During an interview at the Phocuswright Conference in Florida last month, Okerstrom discusses developments for the business and the recent "headwinds." Read More

News / Startups

Uplift finalizes $250M credit line for travel payment service

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2019

The platform that allows travel brands to offer part-payments to users agrees to a $250 million credit line with Credit Suisse. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: American Express GBT on NDC, TripActions and tech investments

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2019

As founder and senior director of investment firm Certares and executive chairman of American Express GBT, Greg O’Hara is in an ideal spot to comment on business travel and the sector's... Read More

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

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Darrin Grafton of Serko

By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2019

The Serko co-founder and CEO shares how the company is building a platform to consolidate every aspect of business travel and manage the entire journey. Read More

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 can improve operations for travel companies. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on growth and navigating regional challenges

By Mitra Sorrells | November 28, 2019

Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed the Latin American OTA's plans for continued growth, including new products and partnerships, during an interview at The Phocuswright Conference. 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 Group. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019

A virtual global supercarrier enables efficient pre-booked and on-demand trips from any A to B for customers and carriers. 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 become more comfortable with their third-party strategies. Read More