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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

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Trip Loop coordinates group travel, with and without internet

By Mitra Sorrells | January 2, 2019

Trip Loop consolidates information related to group travel, such as hotel reservations, transportation, events and a closed communication network, in one platform, which can be accessed even when... Read More

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Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019

By Jill Menze | December 31, 2018

Younger travelers are keen to engage with bots and are more likely to be swayed by personalized offers as they head into 2019. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Jubel combines high-tech and high-touch trip-planning

By Mitra Sorrells | December 28, 2018

Jubel combines artificial intelligence and travel specialists to create customized proposals - including destinations, hotels and transportation – based on clients' personal preferences and styles.... 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 / Technology

Believe the hype? 14 travel blockchain startups to watch in 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2018

Blockchain has been one of the most talked about concepts of 2018 - not least in travel, where its development is touted by some as the future of distribution and security. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How travel brands can turn short‐term immediacy into long‐term loyalty

By Chuck Christianson - Connexions Loyalty | December 19, 2018

Friction in travel is unavoidable. Here's how brands can use technology to turn adverse customer experiences into positive brand relationships. 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

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Airbnb boosts hotel visibility with homepage refresh, new filter

By Jill Menze | December 14, 2018

Airbnb is pushing its hotels business by featuring a “Boutique Hotels” category on its homepage and by including hotels in its space type filter. 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

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Rough Guides, online travel content and the Culture Trip Effect

By Linda Fox | December 11, 2018

Travel guide book publisher Rough Guides has announced a move into "travel booking". 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

News / Startups

Tourlane raises $24M for agent-led trip tool, plans to nearly double staff

By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2018

Berlin-based Tourlane, which offers online booking of custom itineraries planned by travel specialists, has raised $24 million in Series B funding. Read More

Interview / Online

Technically Speaking - Ari Balogh of Airbnb

By Jill Menze | December 6, 2018

Ari Balogh comes to Airbnb from Google and is charged with leading infrastructure, information IT and security and engineering for payments, trust and community support as CTO. Read More

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