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QOTW: Something about being safe from disruption

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2019

Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation oversees a model that has worked for decades - yet it is not immune from the technology revolution that has impacted every other corner of the industry. Read More

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CES 2019: Carnival's innovation chief on overused words and realistic goals in digital

By Linda Fox | January 11, 2019

A snapshot of views on innovation and disruption from Carnival Corporation's chief experience and innovation officer. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)

By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | January 10, 2019

I have found that there are a set of common themes and common challenges that come through during conversations with airlines. Read More

News / Distribution

OYO sees big growth in business travelers, eyes further expansion

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019

OYO Hotels and Homes continues to build up its business travel segment with the recent addition of a booking service for corporates booking their own trips. Read More

News / Technology

IATA Pay looks to reduce payment costs for airlines, completes first test

By Linda Fox | January 9, 2019

IATA Pay, a partnership between Ipagoo and IATA, completes its first test with airlines in a live environment. 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 / Distribution

SiteMinder partners with RoomIt to connect hotels directly to TMC clients

By Jill Menze | January 9, 2019

Through a new partnership with RoomIt, the hotel distribution arm of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, SiteMinder is giving its hotel customers direct access to a travel management company’s clients for the... Read More

Google Assistant hotel booking flight check-in

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Google adds hotel booking, flight check-in to Google Assistant

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Travelers can now book a hotel room through a conversation with Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices Read More

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Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul

By Linda Fox | January 8, 2019

Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are likely to follow suit. Read More

News / Startups

New hotel booking platform offers cryptocurrency rebates for travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019

A new blockchain-based hotel booking platform launching today at CES promises to take no commission on bookings and give back about 5% of each transaction to travelers that use the site. 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

News / Distribution

Online marketplaces gaining momentum in tours booking race

By Linda Fox | January 4, 2019

Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017. Read More

News / Online

Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019

By Jill Menze | December 31, 2018

Younger travelers are keen to engage with bots and are more likely to be swayed by personalized offers as they head into 2019. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Jubel combines high-tech and high-touch trip-planning

By Mitra Sorrells | December 28, 2018

Jubel combines artificial intelligence and travel specialists to create customized proposals - including destinations, hotels and transportation – based on clients' personal preferences and styles.... Read More

From Our Partners / Startups

VIDEO: Amadeus For Developers on getting the right tools

By Kevin May | December 27, 2018

To create new travel experiences, innovators like startups and developers need to get connected to travel data and functionalities from leading IT providers. Read More

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