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Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Strabe wants to streamline business travel

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2019

Founded in 2017, Strabe is intended to help corporate agents streamline the booking and travel process for their clients. Read More

News / Technology

Consumers want companionship - but not from humans - while traveling

By Jill Menze | January 25, 2019

According to a new study from Sabre, a desire to avoid humans, virtual companions and new points-of-sale are among the consumer trends shaping the hospitality industry this year. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb and hotel distribution - (almost) one year in

By Jill Menze | January 23, 2019

As the Airbnb and SiteMinder deal nears its one-year anniversary, here's an update on how the platform's hotels business is faring. Read More

News / Online

Minding your language - Booking Holdings' study shows English a possible barrier to online adoption

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2019

The study of 1,000 digital leaders and experts in China, India and Indonesia reveals that 79% view the internet as a necessity and 82% see it as a “fundamental right.” Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor talks "holistic" approach to vacation rentals, new integrations

By Jill Menze | January 18, 2019

A new partnership with software company Guesty is helping TripAdvisor refine its Rentals business. Read More

News / Startups

Polarsteps walks away with €3M investment round

By Kevin May | January 16, 2019

INKEF Capital has backed the Netherlands-based company - an app that helps travelers track and share their trips. Read More

News / Technology

How cognitive technologies might evolve in travel in 2019

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2019

Deloitte says the use of cognitive technologies, such as natural language processing, machine learning and speed recognition, will widen in 2019. Read More

News / Online

Pinterest creates “travel personas” to help marketers drive conversions

By Mitra Sorrells | January 15, 2019

Pinterest has developed discrete user personas to help travel brands target their marketing campaigns to its 250 million monthly users. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor launches Sponsored Placements for Experiences, giving Bokun suppliers top visibility

By Jill Menze | January 15, 2019

TripAdvisor is introducing Sponsored Placements to its Experiences division - specifically, to qualified Bokun suppliers. Read More

News / Technology

Halo Travel unveiled to bring booking and payments via voice assistant

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2019

WEX and AI.io have partnered to launch Halo Travel, a voice-activated travel booking assistant. Read More

News / Distribution

Inside cruise, part 2: Digging into distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2019

In the second part of our series on cruise, we analyze the sector's distribution model and future outlook. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)

By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | January 10, 2019

I have found that there are a set of common themes and common challenges that come through during conversations with airlines. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: AllSeated - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | January 10, 2019

Genuine virtual reality that provides venues with a claim to have the highest ROI in the history of event technology. Read More

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 / Online

Research Spotlight: Essential trends in digital travel advertising

By Jill Menze | January 4, 2019

Thanks to technology, travelers now research, shop and book travel across a variety of devices, and are thus led into the funnel through various advertising channels. Read More

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