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SparkToro's Rand Fishkin on Google, zero-click content and why loyalty is the key to travel marketing

By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2024

Spurred by SparkToro's recent analysis of search behavior on Google in both the United States and Europe, PhocusWire talked to Fishkin about digital marketing trends and his advice for the travel... Read More

Opinion / Online

3 opportunities for travel marketers now that cookies are here to stay

By Brennen Bliss - Propellic | July 25, 2024

Propellic CEO Brennen Bliss foresees three key opportunities for travel marketers now that Google has decided to keep tracking cookies in Chrome. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

How is the direct-to-consumer trend impacting the travel shopping experience?

By Travelport | July 22, 2024

Travelport shares details of its recent research that looks at the challenges of the NDC “standard” and the impact on travelers. Read More

News / Distribution

U.S. Court rules against Booking.com in Ryanair screen-scraping lawsuit

By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2024

The jury in Delaware District Court also dismissed all of Booking.com's counterclaims against Ryanair, which included claims for defamation, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. Read More

News / Online

Could Amazon become a major player in travel?

By Morgan Hines | July 19, 2024

There has been speculation for years about how and when Amazon might enter the travel sphere - and if it would be successful in that kind of venture. Amazon's Prime Day travel deals beg the question... Read More

News / Online

Marriott launches travel management system for SMBs powered by Spotnana

By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2024

Users can book hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio at discounted rates, as well as book flights, rail and rental cars. The system also includes access to live traveler data, real-time reporting and... Read More

News / Technology

Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024

By PhocusWire | June 27, 2024

Dozens of hospitality technology vendors released new and updated products this week during HITEC, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, which wraps up today in Charlotte.... Read More

News / Online

Vitruvian Partners increases stake in tour and activity marketplace Civitatis

By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2024

Founded in 2008 and based in Madrid, Civitatis offers 90,000 activities across 160 countries. The company said it had 10 million customers in 2023. Read More

News / Technology

Accelya introduces new service to expedite NDC implementation

By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2024

Accelya said FLX Select can help airlines implement NDC offer generation and order creation in 90 days. Read More

News / Online

Nearly two-thirds who use social media for trip planning make a decision based on that content

By Phocuswright Research | June 25, 2024

For travelers who use social media for trip planning, platforms are one of the most popular online resources used for finding trip ideas, second only to general search by a close margin. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

5 ways the airline industry can make dynamic offers succeed

By Rich Kassner - ATPCO | June 21, 2024

Data will help airlines deliver a dynamic offer that's more targeted to customers' preferences and optimized for their businesses. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale

By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2024

Welcome Compass uses artificial intelligence to generate a personalized digital guide for guests that can include house rules, local recommendations, check-in/check-out instructions and more. Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better

By D.J. Catron | June 12, 2024

At Phocuswright Europe experts from Booking.com and Flight Centre Travel Group weigh in on how generative AI is changing the travel industry. Read More