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News / Online

QOTW: Something about meaning more than money

By PhocusWire | September 21, 2018

Quote from Sam Bruce, co-founder of Much Better Adventures, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: FlyGRN combines flight booking with automatic carbon offsetting

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2018

FlyGRN uses a portion of the commission it receives for flight bookings to support carbon offsetting projects, such as a solar panel initiative in India that displaces fossil fuels. Travelers receive a... Read More

News / Distribution

Redeam launches new automated channel management platform for tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018

Redeam, a digital ticketing and redemption provider for suppliers of tours, activities and attractions, has created a new channel management platform. Read More

Booking.com ODX blockchain internet marketplace

News / Technology

Booking.com will give data to consumers in emerging markets to access its site

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018

Booking.com has signed on to try a new blockchain-based data marketplace aimed at helping brands connect with users in emerging markets. Read More

News / Startups

Established travel brands see crowdfunding as mechanism to boost loyalty

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2018

Mr & Mrs Smith and Much Better Adventures discuss why they decided to go down the crowdfunding route. Read More

News / Online

Make It Social hones group check-out experience, sees growth in travel and ticketing

By Linda Fox | September 19, 2018

Make It Social has gone back to basics and revamped its social check-out technology Read More

News / Technology

eDreams trials biometric technology to help drive inspiration

By Linda Fox | September 19, 2018

Edreams Odigeo is employing eye-tracking as well as biometric scanning technology to help it improve the customer experience. Read More

News / Distribution

New online booking site facilitates one-way cruise travel

By Mitra Sorrells | September 18, 2018

A new online travel agency focused on the cruise industry has a unique goal – to help travelers find and book one-way itineraries, in effect using cruise ships as the means of travel one from... Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor plots social network, goes all-in on personalization

By Jill Menze | September 18, 2018

TripAdvisor is betting big on social media with the launch of “the new TripAdvisor” - a revamp of the platform that allows users to connect with fellow travelers as well as brands, publishers and... Read More

News / Technology

eDreams Odigeo taps AI to learn about customers and improve the experience

By Linda Fox | September 17, 2018

eDreams Odigeo talks up success of artificial intelligence to create a more personalized experience for travellers. Read More

News / Technology

Back in the offline world, part 3: Tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2018

2018 may be remembered as a tipping point for the digitization of the tours and activities sector within the global travel industry. Read More

Opinion / Online

Inside the complicated world of cancellation fees and non-refundable bookings

By Stefano Petrazzoli - Chargebacks911 | September 14, 2018

In this digital era, we’re used to booking our ticket, but often then have separate extras to consider, like choosing our seat, eating in-flight meals, hold luggage, among others. Read More

Interview / Startups

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Eric Gnock Fah

By Phocuswire | September 14, 2018

Led by Eric Gnock Fah and a fellow colleague from the investment banking sector, Klook entered the tours & activities scene in 2015 with lofty ambitions to conquer Asia... and beyond. Read More