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News / Online

What's next for Google's foray into hotels?

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | October 11, 2018

Google's recent efforts to expand further into the online travel space could result in a pivotal change for the hospitality industry. Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Fred Lalonde

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2018

Fresh off a $100 million funding round, the CEO of the price prediction and booking app participates in a panel discussion on air travel at The Phocuswright Conference 2018. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia creates Google Assistant browse and book capability

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2018

Expedia is expanding its voice technology integrations with a new “Expedia Action” on Google Assistant. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor signals importance of tours and activities with TV ad launch

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2018

TripAdvisor is trying a new strategy to encourage travelers to book tours and activities on its platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Shifts in European vacation rental as HomeToGo acquires Casamundo and Wimdu closes

By Linda Fox | October 8, 2018

Vacation rental metasearch specialist Hometogo buys Casamundo, with terms of the deal undisclosed. Read More

News / Online

The metasearch model, part 1: All things Google

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2018

This month we are digging into the topic of metasearch. We begin with perspective from a company that is both one of the newest entrants and also one of the most dominant figures in the travel search... Read More

Interview / Distribution

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Kathy Morgan

By PhocusWire | October 5, 2018

With responsibility for driving NDC at Sabre, Morgan has witnessed it go from an initiative shadowed by mistrust and confusion to something many in the industry are now getting behind and seeing as a... Read More

News / Technology

EasyJet app finds destinations, flights from Instagram photos

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2018

EasyJet has created a new visual search tool in its mobile app that allows users to find European destinations and flights from photos on Instagram. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: The Plum Guide wants to be the Michelin Guide for vacation rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018

Founded in 2016, the Plum Guide is a curated collection of vacation rentals that meet its rigorous “Perfect Stay Test” that evaluates properties based on more than 150 criteria – everything from smell... Read More

News / Technology

Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition

By Kevin May | October 3, 2018

Trekksoft has made its second acquisition of 2018 with the buy out of Austrian tech provider for ski and other activity providers, Waldhart Software. Read More

News / Technology

Hopper nabs $100M, wants to be "number-one mobile travel marketplace in the world"

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018

Hopper is initiating a massive growth strategy fueled by a $100 million Series D financing round announced today. Read More

News / Distribution

Vacasa buys Oasis Collections, unseats Wyndham as top vacation rental company

By Jill Menze | October 2, 2018

Vacasa has acquired Oasis Collections, a home-share company with investment backing by Hyatt Hotels. According to Vacasa, the deal moves the Portland-based business ahead of Wyndham Vacation Rentals as... Read More

News / Startups

Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2018

Russia-based S7 Group, which already includes an airline and space program, is turning its attention to startup investment. Read More

Phocuswright Conference 2018 preview Rajesh Magow

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Rajesh Magow

By PhocusWire | October 2, 2018

With responsibility for MakeMyTrip’s business strategy and operational leadership in India, Magow has helped the company become a leader in the country’s online travel industry, with more than $4... Read More