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Research Spotlight: APAC's thriving economy and market growth

By PhocusWire | February 13, 2018

Asia Pacific is now the world’s largest regional travel market – one that profits from a thriving economy and continued infrastructure development in support of travel and tourism. Read More

News / Startups

Matchmaking attractions app weeds out big-box and "locally mainstream" tours

By Jill Menze | February 13, 2018

With Kolu, the app’s co-founders are harnessing the power of three to put their spin on the local attractions space. Read More

News / Technology

What airlines can gain from thinking like Netflix

By Jill Menze | February 12, 2018

A main reason for the omnipresence of Netflix is the technology’s ability to personalize recommendations to viewers. Read More

News / Startups

Travel tech entrepreneur launches blockchain system for non-airline services

By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2018

A new blockchain-based travel billing and settlement platform is in the works. Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about the beginning of a new battle

By PhocusWire | February 9, 2018

Quote from Airbnb in its plea to hotels. Read More

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Research Spotlight: Improved tech, young population spur growth in Middle East

By PhocusWire | February 9, 2018

Over the next five years, the Middle East is positioned for solid growth – thanks to high internet and smartphone penetration and advancing technology infrastructure. Read More

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Expedia ticks modest growth in 2017, now charting "new direction"

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2018

Expedia Inc.’s revenue increased 11% in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to a year prior – up to $2.32 billion – but the diverse online travel company still missed analysts’ expectations by $40... Read More

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MakeMyTrip narrows losses amid revenue boost

By Kevin May | February 8, 2018

Indian online travel agency giant MakeMyTrip reduced losses and saw a significant jump in revenue in last quarter of 2017. Read More

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Kiwi, Logitravel partner to expand global footprint

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2018

Kiwi.com, a search platform that combines flights from nearly 700 airlines, has partnered with online travel agency Logitravel Group to increase flight offerings in Europe, Russia, Latin America and... Read More

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BCD Travel debuts marketplace to aid both startups and managers

By Jill Menze | February 8, 2018

Travel management company BCD Travel is expanding its offerings for corporate travel managers with a new product platform, SolutionSource. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb officially opens up platform to hotel distribution

By Kevin May | February 7, 2018

Airbnb is to allow hotels and other accommodation providers to list on the site for the first time through an official third party distribution network. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Robert Albert of Routehappy

By Jill Menze | February 7, 2018

The travel industry veteran of more than ten-plus years will continue to lead Routehappy as a strategic business unit as part of its ATPCO acquisition. Read More

News / Online

How traveler interest versus action varies across region

By Jill Menze | February 7, 2018

Examining traveler behavior through the lens of flight searches and resulting actions reveals similarities and differences across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. Read More

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Google simplifies travel search, leads for partners with new all-in-one mobile upgrade

By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2018

Google is adding new features to its travel search functions to add ease and speed for mobile users. Read More

Bing Phocuswright digital travel marketing study

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What travel marketers need to know for digital engagement

By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2018

Travel marketers should fine-tune digital strategies to attract new customers and reinforce loyalty among existing ones as they strive to prevail in the competitive landscape of online travel agencies,... Read More

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