Media

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Opinion / Online
Could the latest tech turn social influencers into kings and queens of travel?
By Craig Everett - Holibob | October 8, 2024
Holibob's CEO and co-founder, Craig Everett, speaks on influencers' potential impact on the travel industry if they begin selling products through social media posts. Read More
 alt="Listening, watching on TikTok essential for travel marketing success"  title="Listening, watching on TikTok essential for travel marketing success"
News / Online
Listening, watching on TikTok essential for travel marketing success
By Morgan Hines | September 27, 2024
As TikTok has grown in popularity in recent years, brands have been figuring out how best to engage with their target audiences through the app. For travel brands new to TikTok, the best place to... Read More
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Interview / Online
PhocusWire's Mitra Sorrells takes new SVP content role across Phocuswright
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2024
PhocusWire editor in chief Mitra Sorrells has been named senior vice president of content at Phocuswright, while senior reporter Linda Fox steps up to become executive editor.   Read More
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News / Online
How embracing a creator mentality can bolster travel marketing
By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2024
United, Hostelworld, Ryanair and other travel brands are cultivating a persona on social as engaging with audience has become a practical requirement for success for travel brands - and entertaining... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
By Mileva Sapic | August 20, 2024
JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences without the logistical burden and provide customers with a seamless experience from beginning to end. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024
Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group’s next chapter – “Back to growth”
By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2024
Expedia Group's chief commercial officer and president of travel partners and media, Greg Schulze, explained the company's plans to fuel growth during a session at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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Opinion / Online
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
By Gav Buggy - TikTok | June 17, 2024
Travel content is blowing up on social media, providing no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits.  Read More
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Interview / Startups
Holidayheroes: EMEA People’s Choice Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2024
Travel industry research authority Phocuswright announced the people's choice award winner of the latest Phocuswright Innovation Platform program Launch: EMEA. Read More
 alt="How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly"  title="How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly"
News / Technology
How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly
By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024
With interactive video, technology brands are taking the capability further - making booking more seamless for travelers - and marketing more effective for brands. Read More
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News / Technology
Expedia designs travel media network as “one-stop shop” for advertisers
By Morgan Hines | May 24, 2024
The retail ad platform, housed within Expedia Group Media Solutions, provides new capabilities and access based on its first-party data and existing partnerships. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More
 alt="As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops"  title="As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops"
News / Technology
As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops
By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2024
 At Expedia Group's Explore event, the company announced a new generative AI trip planning tool and content creator marketplaces.   Read More
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News / Online
Travelsoft acquires Eventiz to bring data to the industry
By Linda Fox | May 3, 2024
The acquisition is in line with Travelsoft’s strategy “to bring to the market the benefits of the data processed by the group's platforms." Read More
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News / Technology
Travel companies navigate changes to Google’s search function
By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024
Some travel companies have seen changes in search results following Google’s latest update, which addresses in part “low quality AI-generated content that’s designed to attract clicks.”  Read More