Loyalty

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News / Technology
Airline retail and travel tech trends for 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2023
Research from Datalex finds airlines are prioritizing investments and strategies that enable modernized retailing, including moving away from legacy technology, increased use of artificial... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Tracking the loyalty strategies of online travel giants
By Mario Gavira | January 11, 2023
While Expedia, Booking.com and Hopper are betting on financial rewards to boost loyalty, Airbnb is focused on driving retention through love. Read More
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News / Technology
Cendyn names new CEO
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2023
Blaha brings “executive-level experience” to the role from previous positions at technology companies including Khoros, Lone Wolf Technologies, PeopleAdmin and Aptean. Read More
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News / Technology
Delta will spend $1 billion for free Wi-Fi -- and a whole lot more
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 6, 2023
In announcing the free Wi-Fi offering, Bastian says it is part of Delta's plan to "be a collection of digital services, engagement opportunities and experiences for customers." Read More
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News / Online
Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia gain ground in U.S. app downloads
By Kathryn Walson | January 6, 2023
Apptopia says Expedia's app downloads nearly doubled year-over-year to 16.6 million and it, along with Vrbo and Booking.com, benefited from slowing growth for Hopper and Airbnb. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
The case for tours and activities as the "loyalty ancillary"
By Nishank Gopalkrishnan - TUI Musement | December 30, 2022
For businesses looking to boost customer loyalty, tours and activities presents a strong opportunity right now. Read More
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News
How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel
By Linda Fox | December 22, 2022
Uplift's Brian Barth, Worldline's Laurie Gablehouse and Paul Beukers from Katanox discuss developments in payments from wallets and crypto to loyalty and embedded finance at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Video: TravelX on empowering airlines and travelers through more control
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2022
TravelX chief officer of travel supply, Erika Moore, explains the company’s value proposition and why it is using blockchain as the foundation of its solution. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Video: Meta on how travel brands can use Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2022
Meta's director and travel industry manager, Sanjay Bhatia, offers tips for travel brands on how to create relationships with customers through social media. Read More
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News / Online
How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement
By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022
Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
The emergence of web3 in the travel industry
By Chain4Travel | December 7, 2022
Chain4Travel explains why, although we have just arrived at the intersection of travel and Web3, all companies must think about how they can leverage these developments for themselves. Read More
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News / Online
Hospitality execs on competing with rentals, driving more loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | December 6, 2022
In a session at The Phocuswright Conference, hospitality executives say they need to better understand consumer wants and needs – and to communicate more effectively about why their properties are the... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Celitech – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2022
Celitech is a connectivity platform for global travel providers and travelers, providing service in more than 160 countries. Read More
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News / Online
Hilton, Adobe challenge students to reimagine travel booking
By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2022
The winning team examined how consumers are making decisions digitally across devices and recommended how to increase online bookings and customer loyalty. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
12 reasons travel should care about autonomous vehicles
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 29, 2022
Autoura CEO Alex Bainbridge explains why the airline, hotel, experiences and travel retail sectors should care about autonomous vehicles Read More