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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 / Online

In The Big Chair - Kris Naudts of Culture Trip

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2018

Kris Naudts has a background in academic psychiatry but left the field in 2011 to found Culture Trip, which began life as an online bookstore. 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

HYP3R happy as it raises $17M to expand geofencing tech

By Kevin May | September 17, 2018

A string of investors have handed HYP3R a $17 million war chest by way of a Series A investment in the company. Read More

News / Online

Google launches Touring Bird with 25,000 experiences in 20 cities

By Jill Menze | September 7, 2018

In April, PhocusWire uncovered details of Touring Bird, the hush-hush tours and activities app Google was developing inside its Area 120 incubator. Now Touring Bird has officially launched 25,000... Read More

Opinion / Online

The impact of influencer marketing on the booking journey

By Angharad Miller - Swayy | August 30, 2018

Let’s set the scene. Up until the digital revolution, traditional marketing and word-of-mouth were the only real ways to grow consumer awareness at a notable scale. Read More

News / Startups

Travello gets $5M round to push Bluetee marketing tech and expand

By Kevin May | August 28, 2018

It's been a long time since a travel social network has caught some attention - but Travello has done so with a $5 million fund-raise. Read More

Opinion / Online

The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates

By Max Starkov | August 17, 2018

A key imperative for hoteliers in 2018 is preventing travel planners from becoming distracted by digital noise and serving them content at the correct time in order to convert them into bookings. Read More

News / Distribution

Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

In the midst of growth plans, Wegogo is forging ahead with the introduction of blockchain-based tech and the creation of its cryptocurrency known as WeGold. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: MüvTravel uses AI to customize itineraries for independent travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | August 7, 2018

MüvTravel is an AI-powered platform to help independent travelers customize their entire trip, including transportation, accommodations and activities. Read More

Opinion / Online

Can FOMO help capture hotel bookings?

By Mike Ford - SiteMinder | August 2, 2018

Around 69% of millennials experience FOMO, and 60% make reactive purchases because of it. In other words, they’ll buy just because they feel they might miss out - even at hotels. Read More

News / Online

What under-30 travelers want when researching, booking and experiencing trips

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2018

Younger travelers – those under 30 years old – represented 23% of all international arrivals in 2017, creating a market valued at more than $280 billion. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor’s non-hotel revenue slows but remains bright spot in Q2 earnings

By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2018

TripAdvisor reports non-hotel segment revenue grew 22% year-over-year – from $98 million to $120 million - a sizable increase but a deceleration from the first quarter when it posted gains of 36% over... Read More

News / Online

Desktop still dominates over mobile for travel search

By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2018

Although mobile penetration and usage continues to grow, travelers in most parts of the world are still doing their searching and price comparison on desktop. Read More

News / Technology

Reimagining customer experience, part 4: Hospitality happenings

By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2018

Deloitte recently surveyed more than 6,600 hotels guests who have collectively stayed at 25 brands across different hotel tiers to find out what makes a great hotel experience. Read More

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