Travel Inspiration

TripAdvisor reminds the giants: we're still huge and influential
News / Online
TripAdvisor reminds the giants: we're still huge and influential
By Kevin May | April 12, 2018
The conversation in online travel circles has been dominated this year by new entrants and the age-old battles. Read More
In The Big Chair – Noreen Henry of WayBlazer
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair – Noreen Henry of WayBlazer
By Mitra Sorrells | April 12, 2018
Hotel brands, travel tech providers, airline vacation packaging groups and others use Wayblazer’s AI-powered recommendation engine to help travelers find the best destinations and products. Read More
Eye tracking Palace Resorts Expedia Group Media Solutions2
News / Technology
How this marketing campaign uses eye tracking technology to gauge traveler interest
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2018
All-inclusive luxury brand Palace Resorts wants its guests to experience a worry-free vacation “without lifting a finger,” and now it is using eye tracking technology to translate that concept to a new... Read More
quote of the week 16
News / Online
QOTW: Something about engaging travel influencers
By PhocusWire | March 30, 2018
Quote from Kirk Crenshaw, CMO of Traackr. Read More
Trip by Skyscanner API
News / Online
Trip by Skyscanner makes its reviews and content available to partners
By Mitra Sorrells | March 30, 2018
Travel brands looking to offer more personalized content and recommendations to customers have a new resource to help them.   Read More
travel influencer marketing report
News / Online
The state of influencer marketing for travel brands
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2018
Photos, blog posts and other content shared by social media influencers can be an effective way for brands to communicate with consumers – particularly since surveys have found that between one-third to... Read More
Research Spotlight: How voice, chat and social are transforming the traveler experience
News / Technology
Research Spotlight: How voice, chat and social are transforming the traveler experience
By Jill Menze | March 28, 2018
Further evidence voice technology is taking off: Almost half of smartphone-owning online travelers use a voice assistant, new research from Phocuswright shows. Read More
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #9
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PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #9
By Kevin May | March 19, 2018
Valyn Perini, Stephen Joyce and Robert Cole get to grips with developments Airbnb and the potential for Amazon to make a return in travel (again). Read More
Voice tech in travel, part 3: The Skyscanner story
News / Technology
Voice tech in travel, part 3: The Skyscanner story
By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2018
Metasearch engine Skyscanner was one of the first travel sector brands to introduce conversational search interfaces.   Read More
Klook expands management team2
News / Distribution
Klook adds to management team with eye on global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2018
Asia’s largest booking service for tours, activities and other in-destination services has appointed two executives to its management team as it looks to reach travelers around the world. Read More
Data shows digital traveler indecision with websites and destinations
News / Online
Data shows digital traveler indecision with websites and destinations
By Kevin May | March 15, 2018
Interesting findings shared by Travel Audience illustrate indecision by travelers when browsing for trips. Read More
In The Big Chair - Mark Rabe of Sojern
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Mark Rabe of Sojern
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2018
As CEO, Mark Rabe has helped Sojern stay on various best places to work lists by fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Read More
Ctrip's "virtual team managers" assist every one in 10 travelers
News / Online
Ctrip's "virtual team managers" assist every one in 10 travelers
By Jill Menze | March 12, 2018
Ctrip’s virtual team managers, or VTM, served more than 10 million of the online travel agency’s 300 million registered members in 2017. Read More
Facebook trip consideration ad strategy
News / Online
Facebook launches new targeted ad strategy for travel brands
By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2018
Facebook is using its knowledge of consumers’ online behavior to help brands market their deals and destinations to travelers earlier in their planning process.   Read More
Exclusive: TripAdvisor’s Dermot Halpin on the site’s landmark 100,000th experience listing
News / Online
Exclusive: TripAdvisor’s Dermot Halpin on the site’s landmark 100,000th experience listing
By Jill Menze | March 8, 2018
TripAdvisor is making history with a catamaran sailing expedition in Panama City Beach, FL, as it names the activity its 100,000th bookable experience on the platform. Read More
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