Loyalty

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News / Online
Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2023
WIHP is based in Paris, extending Cendyn's reach in the EMEA region. Read More
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Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently a super app offering financial services, ride hailing, food delivery and more.  Read More
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News / Online
Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023
India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special travel perks when they book with Cleartrip. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Transforming brand loyalty into brand love
By Tim Davis – Pace Dimensions | August 18, 2023
How hotel businesses in this volatile market can evolve their loyalty programs to build brand preference and affinity.   Read More
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News / Online
U.S. online channel share expected to remain unchanged through 2026
By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2023
Changing traveler behavior from 2020-2022 has brought about several noteworthy shifts, some of which are expected to endure for a considerable period, particularly related to travel distribution. Read More
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News / Online
You, Me & The Machine: The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | August 17, 2023
Make plans to attend The Phocuswright Conference in November for Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young Leaders and... Read More
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Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels
By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023
Online travel giants Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb increased marketing investment marginally in Q2 as all strive to make the most of direct channels. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty
By Kenneth Purcell – iSeatz | August 14, 2023
Sustainability-related rewards align with members’ values. But travel loyalty programs need the technological wherewithal to offer them.   Read More
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Go City’s Owen, Tiqets’ Elzinga on the outlook and opportunity for experiences
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023
Tiqets founder and president Luuc Elzinga and Go City CEO Jon Owen discuss strategies to drive loyalty, the importance of tailoring products and payments to the user and other opportunities in the... Read More
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IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023
The company also revealed the latest developments on attribute selling and its Guest Reservation System. Read More
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News / Online
How online travel agencies plan to win and retain customers
By Phocuswright Research | August 8, 2023
Mobile has become one of the biggest strategic focus areas for online travel agencies, as they look drive more direct customer interaction to reduce their marketing spend and their reliance on Google. Read More
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Expedia Group sees cause for optimism in record Q2 earnings
By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023
While revenues slowed and fell below analysts’ estimates, CEO Peter Kern saw promise in Expedia Group’s plans for the rest of the year.   Read More
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Citizens partners with Wyndham on vacation club pay plan
By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023
Citizens Pay allows Wyndham Destinations vacation club members to cover down payment costs with fixed monthly payments. Read More
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Expedia Group inks Walmart as major new B2B customer
By Derek Catron | July 25, 2023
New partnership brings together one of the world’s biggest OTAs with its biggest retailer. Could Amazon be next? 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