Google chooses Livn to help with transition to ‘Things to Do’ program
Are you a tour operator on the lookout for some love from…
Pandemic could push consumers to use agents over OTAs, says Barry Mayo
The TravelManagers chairman has also predicted more bricks-and-mortar agents will make the…
The biggest challenge facing Booking.com and other OTAs
Booking.com's regional boss kicked off this year's Travel Tech. Summit with an…
“Hotels need to view themselves as technology companies”, says D-EDGE’s Christine Tan
D-EDGE’s Christine Tan recently graced the Travel Weekly couch for a chat…
Direct is not always best: The benefits of working with OTAs
Travel Weekly’s editor reckons this article is best enjoyed while listening to…
Turns out influencers have very little influence over travellers
Influencers, more like INFLUENZERS! Sorry, that was terrible. Anyway, here's what actually…
“Basic customer service will no longer cut it”: Avis’ Ian Jones
To give you an idea of what it takes to win the…
“Aussies want the security of a travel agent” Wendy Wu’s Tamba Lebbie talks agent relations
We chatted with Lebbie about all things Wendy Wu and why China…
“Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated” Travellers Choice MD on agents
Think brick and mortar agents are on the decline? Boy have we…
TripAdvisor is now the top visited before booking travel site: study
A new study reveals TripAdvisor's new dominance in the path to purchase…
Barry Mayo: “Technology isn’t the threat it’s made out to be”
TravelManager's Barry Mayo says the travel industry needs to embrace technology. All…
Is this app changing the OTA game?
TravelPirates are changing the game for OTAs, helping travellers seek out the…
Anthony Goldman on consumers using Webjet: “Go for it”
Positive news about OTAs is about as unlikely and surprising as our…
Is Webjet’s threat to agents intensifying?
Webjet's growth has surprised even us. We're talking about the huge increase…
Hotels want more online bookings, won’t invest in tech
We're constantly complaining about problems in the office without doing anything to…
Over 50% of travel fraud comes from corrupt OTAs
Much like drunk dancing at Christmas parties, travel fraud is a simmering…
Travel agents and OTAs can coexist: MTA MD
Ding ding ding - no that's not the office doorbell, it's the…
OTAs are unreliable and misleading: study
Online booking websites being dodgy has become the second most popular topic…
Hotels want more online bookings, won’t invest in tech
We're constantly complaining about problems in the office without doing anything to…
Research Reveals The Real Reasons People Abandon Online Purchases
Behavioural Marketing Solutions Company SaleCycle has released the results of key reasons…
Industry Insider: Steven Slicer is travel’s troublemaker taking business from OTAs
This week in Industry Insider we talk to Steven Slicer of Asia…
CTM launches new online booking site with Flybuys
The new site aims to be a "one-stop" travel destination for Flybuys…
Bestjet slaps AFTA with injunction over ATAS snub
AFTA's decision to refuse to renew Bestjet's ATAS accreditation has prompted a…
Aussies still heading OS despite weak $A: Webjet
Australians are still holidaying overseas in droves despite the weak dollar. But…
Webjet profit soars to $10m
Online travel company Webjet's half year profit has soared 17 per cent…
Flight Centre to launch “virtual travel agent”
Who the heck is Aunt Betty?
End of road for HotelClub as it integrates with Hotels.com
HotelClub will cease to exist as a standalone brand when it merges…
Scoopon forges ahead with travel expansion
Signing Getaway's Catriona Rowntree as brand ambassador is just part of Scoopon's…
Webjet reports strong growth across the board
Webjet has a 20% increase in earnings in its sights for the…
Lastminute.com.au bursts back onto scene
Lastminute.com.au will attempt to reintroduce its brand to the Australian market with…
Airbnb trials travel agent-style service
Airbnb is known for making waves in the accommodation sector, but is…
Why OTAs are missing the point: HotelTonight
Its mobile-only approach is a differentiator, but it's not the truly “disruptive”…
Meta makes mark on Australia's online travel landscape
Metasearch is becoming a more common feature of the Australian online travel…
Traditional agents holding OTAs at bay
Bricks and mortar travel agents continue to fend off the threat of…
We’d like to thank Expedia for buying Wotif: Webjet MD
Online retailer Webjet says it is unfazed by Expedia’s acquisition of long-term…
Expedia and Wotif union to challenge online status quo
With news of a pending takeover of Wotif by Expedia on the…
Perfect timing for Expedia-Wotif deal: expert
Expedia’s acquisition of the Wotif Group will catapult the global retailer to…
Online shake-up ahead as Expedia moves to acquire Wotif
Online retailer Expedia is to acquire the Australia-based Wotif Group in a…
Online player Kayak in talks with major chains
Despite its late entry to the Australian online travel marketplace, newcomer Kayak…
Accor direct sales thrive despite OTA surge
Accor claims to be holding its own in the accommodation distribution landscape,…