Marketing

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News / Online
Buy-now-pay-later travel solution Uplift acquired for $100M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2023
Upgrade, which offers banking, credit and payment products directly to consumers, has acquired Uplift, which provides solutions used by more than 300 airlines, cruise lines and hotel chains in the U.S.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Uptrip - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023
By PhocusWire | July 25, 2023
Uptrip rewards travelers every time they fly with digital trading cards that provide perks such as free Wi-Fi or lounge access.   Read More
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News / Online
How Chinese OTAs turned around 3 years of COVID isolation
By Gary Bowerman - Phocuswright | July 24, 2023
Phocuswright analyst Gary Bowerman explores the strategies Chinese OTAs have taken to remain competitive over the last few years.   Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Navigating economic downturns: The power of travel tech
By Arden Agopyan - HotelRunner | July 24, 2023
The growth of the travel technology industry amidst economic uncertainties underscores its resilience and the pivotal role it plays in the broader economic landscape. Read More
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News / Technology
Tripadvisor integrates OpenAI for travel planning
By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2023
Tripadvisor's new tool leverages the platform's more than one billion user-generated reviews and opinions to generate personalized itineraries using OpenAI's technology.  Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
How hotels can drive greater customer lifetime value
By Carl Bleich - Bloomreach | July 12, 2023
Discover how hotels can implement effective strategies to increase customer lifetime value and drive revenue. Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre expands retailing capabilities for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2023
Sabre's acquisition of Techsembly is intended to help its hotel partners provide a comprehensive trip planning and shopping experience for guests. Read More
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News / Online
4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023
By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023
Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference.   Read More
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News / Technology
European regulators charge Google with breaching antitrust laws
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2023
The regulatory body said it "takes issue" with the search giant giving preference to its own display advertising technology. Read More
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News / Online
Online travel giants Q1 marketing spending shows wide variance
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2023
Expedia Group spent the highest percentage of revenue on marketing while Airbnb spent the least and focused on expanding brand awareness and balancing supply and demand. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Influencers v. advertisers - why travel marketing is transforming
By Noa Greenfield - Travelier | June 5, 2023
Today’s travelers are turning to social media to inspire their next trip; travel markets should adapt accordingly. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Could non-personalization hold the key to retailing success for airlines?
By Sabre | May 31, 2023
Arguably the biggest challenge facing the airline industry centers around how to put the traveler at the center of the decision-making process. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel’s ChatGPT adventure raises hopes and questions
By Derek Catron | May 26, 2023
PhocusWire’s latest roundup of how travel companies are utilizing ChatGPT shows a wide range of approaches.   Read More
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Opinion / Online
6 ways visual UGC is evolving in the travel sector
By Damien Mahoney - Nosto | May 25, 2023
Authentic, visual user-generated content shared on the likes of TikTok, Instagram and other social channels is becoming central to how travel companies are marketing themselves. Read More
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News / Online
Google unveils generative AI boost to search
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023
During its Google Marketing Live event this week the company shared a number of updates including an example of how its search generative experience could work. Read More