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Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Amadeus - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | January 9, 2019

Introducing the industry's first content management and distribution solution for personalized media. Read More

News / Technology

A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Artificial intelligence in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 27, 2018

To explore what lies ahead for AI in relation to travel, we solicited input from IBM’s global managing director for travel and transportation, Dee Waddell, and from Mark Holt, chief technology officer... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Culture Trip on disruption, its OTA plans and "tech-enabled creativity"

By Jill Menze | December 17, 2018

Where in the Power Paradox does a travel content site fit in? Dr. Kris Naudts, founder and CEO of Culture Trip, believes a content site such as his is well-placed to disrupt the top of the funnel. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

The Gen Z and Millennial mindset: capturing the attention of these young and fast-growing generations

By Lisa Lindberg - Expedia Group Media Solutions | December 17, 2018

Today’s younger generations are redefining the rules of engagement and asserting their role in purchasing decisions—for themselves, and their families—and travel is no exception. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Hopper on growth, the impact of NDC and the value of being app-only

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2018

2018 was a big year for Hopper. The app-only price prediction and booking platform picked up $100 million in Series D funding in October and rolled out its hotel service to more than 40 markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Vivere - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | December 10, 2018

Vivere.travel transforms your vacation vision into reality. A personalized, interest-based, visual travel guide. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

VIDEO: Facebook on messaging and mobile for travel brands

By Kevin May | December 6, 2018

The rise of mobile at the turn of the decade has now settled into a pattern that most travel brands have finally recognized. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: TripAdvisor on a new social strategy and tweaking its activity stance

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2018

TripAdvisor has been busy during 2018, with a combination of significant acquisition and new attempt to tackle the social-led planning phase of travel. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Alpacr aims to create a social platform for avid travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2018

Founded in January 2017, Alpacr wants to serve as a digital diary for travelers, allowing them to consolidate insights and photos from their trips in one app and easily share them with others. Read More

News / Technology

Foursquare partners with TripAdvisor, wants to "make noise" in travel sector

By Mitra Sorrells | November 5, 2018

TripAdvisor is the latest travel brand to partner with Foursquare, the company that began as a social check-in app for consumers but in recent years has evolved to focus on providing location... Read More

News / Online

Travelers less concerned with social media, destination politics when finding and planning travel

By Jill Menze | October 29, 2018

Travelers are increasingly relying on technology to assist with their travel experiences, however, some of their travel preferences and choices may deviate from common thinking. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Mapify's social travel platform lets users discover and plan trips

By Linda Fox | October 25, 2018

Founded about 18 months ago, Mapify is a mobile-first platform that aims to improve the trip planning experience. The startup has raised $1.3 million to date and counts Airbnb among its partners. Read More

News / Startups

Mapify plots expansion following $1.3M in funding

By Linda Fox | October 22, 2018

Social travel site Mapify gets $1.3 million in seed funding. Read More

News / Distribution

Creating a Netflix-for-airlines loyalty model at $30/month

By Kevin May | October 5, 2018

The "X-for-hotels" or "Y-for-airlines" idea, when a modern consumer brand is used as a reference point, has become fairly common in the travel industry. Read More

News / Startups

CrowdRiff raises $9M to grow its visual content marketing platform

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2018

Toronto-based CrowdRiff, an artificial intelligence-powered visual content management and marketing platform for travel brands, has closed a $9 million Series A funding round. Read More

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