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News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020
By Mileva Sapic | October 7, 2024
AllFly, Mize, Questo, Magpie and FutureStay update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020. Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Booking.com, Delta, Qatar Airways and more
By PhocusWire | October 4, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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News / Technology
Decentralized Identity Foundation hackathon kicks off with track focused on travel solutions
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2024
Developers entering the “Hospitality and Travel Challenge” have to demonstrate how decentralized identity technology combined with traditional travel technology can create a more frictionless,... Read More
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News / Online
Klook plans for social and geographic growth
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WIT | September 30, 2024
Klook's vice president of global marketing delves into the company's plans for geographic growth and social commerce. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel
By Mileva Sapic | September 30, 2024
Using the Trotter app, consumers can share experiences, discover hidden gems and get personalized recommendations based on their preferences and interests. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
What the travel industry is learning about effectively implementing AI
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2024
DataArt's senior vice president of travel and hospitality explains why effective use of generative AI requires companies first deal with their technical debt and ensure they have a modern data... Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Serko, Expedia, Sabre and more
By PhocusWire | September 27, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright launches Philip C. Wolf scholarship for 2024
By PhocusWire | September 25, 2024
The recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship will receive tickets to The Phocuswright Conference 2024, a three night stay at the host hotel and inclusion in a mentorship program at the... Read More
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News / Startups
TripAdmit secures $1M in funding to expand internationally
By Mileva Sapic | September 20, 2024
TripAdmit, which automates tipping and trip review collection for tour operators, plans to expand its footprint across North America and Europe. Read More
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Phocuswire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Thayer Ventures, Sabre, Cloudbeds and more
By PhocusWire | September 20, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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News / Online
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2024
Chesky referenced Apple and Amazon’s trajectory - what if Apple never launched the iPod, or Amazon never sold more than books? - to explain why he believes Airbnb should offer much more than a place to... Read More
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News / Technology
Agoda’s co-founder Rosenstein: AI will widen the gap between haves and have-nots in travel
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | September 19, 2024
Robert Rosenstein said that while smaller companies can be faster and more nimble, the fact is the biggest benefit of AI right now to increase productivity and cut staff plays to the big companies. Read More
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News / Online
Marriott CEO on shifting loyalty from transactional to emotional
By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2024
Hotel loyalty programs have traditionally been focused on room nights as the primary redemption offering, but Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano believes Bonvoy can go far beyond traditional expectations. Read More
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News / Startups
Mindtrip secures $12M investment, launches group chat
By Mileva Sapic | September 18, 2024
Mindtrip will use the investment to scale operations as it rolls out of a series of collaborative trip planning features for groups. Read More
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News / Online
Hospitality experiences platform Turneo raises $2M seed investment
By Mileva Sapic | September 18, 2024
Travel tech startup, Turneo, plans to further expand its global footprint and enable more hotels to offer in-destination activities to guests with the investment led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Read More