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Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with ... Henrik Kjellberg

By PhocusWire | March 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: Awaze CEO Henrik Kjellberg. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The effect of IPOs on transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft

By Dave Kilduff - Windy City Limousine & Bus Worldwide | March 19, 2019

There's good disruption and bad, and plenty of corporate travel buyers will argue whether the disruption in ground transportation by transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft has been good or... Read More

News / Distribution

Mysterious algorithms and higher rankings top tour and activity issues

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2019

Online travel giants bidding on branded keywords, the value provided by OTAs and the quirks of ranking algorithms are all contentious issues. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: GetGuided wants to connect corporate travelers with tours

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2019

GetGuided wants to work with hotels, travel management companies and directly with corporates to bring curated tours and activities to the business travel space. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: GetYourGuide on being a startup and doing things differently

By Kevin May | March 18, 2019

PhocusWire caught up with Tao Tao, GetYourGuide's chief operating officer, during the recent Arival Europe 2019 event in the company's home city. Read More

Ground transportation part 3 autonomous vehicles

News / Technology

Ground innovation, part 3: A driverless future in travel and tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2019

In the third part of our series on ground transportation we consider the impact of autonomous vehicles on the travel industry. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: The dilemmas that face growing companies

By PhocusWire | March 15, 2019

The long road ahead of Airbnb after its HotelTonight acquisition is a familiar one that many brands experience as they push the button to accelerate the business. Read More

News / Distribution

Home is where the growth is as Booking.com invests in brand and tech

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on growth in alternative accommodation and brand awareness. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Are urban mobility apps the new online travel agencies?

By David Litwak - Mozio | March 13, 2019

As more money gets poured into the sector, it's time to start thinking about urban mobility and how it intersects with the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Flight Centre steps up investments in AI-powered chatbot solutions

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2019

Flight Centre Travel Group has acquired travel chatbot Sam and has increased its investment in 30SecondsToFly. Read More

News / Online

Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019

India-based online travel agency Yatra will review a proposal from U.S.-based Ebix to acquire the company for $336 million. Read More

Opinion / Online

Reality check: Airbnb still has a long way to go after HotelTonight deal

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | March 12, 2019

The hoopla over the Airbnb purchase of HotelTonight needs further analysis, with more challenges than opportunities ahead for the new owner if it wants to become an OTA. Read More