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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for sustainability executives
News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for sustainability executives
By PhocusWire | October 28, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on sustainability and the efforts of brands in travel, features Megan Morikawa (Iberostar Group), Aaron Gowell (SilverRail Technologies) and Jeremy Sampson (The Travel... Read More
MakeMyTrip continues solid revenue rebound
News / Online
MakeMyTrip continues solid revenue rebound
By Kevin May | October 28, 2021
The company says its financial performance leads and is instrumental in the country's travel industry recovery strategy, coinciding with a signifcant decline in COVID-19 infections and the roll-out of... Read More
VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel startups
News / Startups
VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel startups
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2021
travel startups have faced a tough time as they juggle costs, strategy and hopes for the future, against a continued backdrop of uncertainty in a pandemic world. Read More
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News / Distribution
Airline execs push back on tech naivete claims
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2021
Airline industry figures believe carriers are moving to modern technology such as cloud as they look to match the experience of online retailers. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Elude helps travelers find and book trips based on budget
Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: Elude helps travelers find and book trips based on budget
By Jill Menze | October 26, 2021
Elude takes a budget-first approach to booking travel, surfacing customizable trip packages to users that fit within their desired price range. Read More
VIDEO: Embracing the travel rebound
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VIDEO: Embracing the travel rebound
By PhocusWire | October 25, 2021
Brands are evaluating how best to service their existing customers pre-pandemic and establishing ways of attracting new travelers to their services. Read More
VIDEO: Virtual interlining as a recovery and growth trend in travel
From Our Partners / Distribution
VIDEO: Virtual interlining as a recovery and growth trend in travel
By PhocusWire | October 25, 2021
Virtual interlining has emerged as a technically efficient and strategically important process to achieve the goals being set by airlines, intermediaries and passengers. Read More
Sounding Off: Urban air mobility may not hit travel at a massive scale
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Urban air mobility may not hit travel at a massive scale
By PhocusWire | October 22, 2021
There is no doubt that UAM is likely to become a fixture in the world of travel and transportation in the medium to long term. But to what degree is uncertain. Read More
Moving beyond the PNR in corporate travel
News / Distribution
Moving beyond the PNR in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | October 21, 2021
The corporate travel landscape could see significant change if plug and play micro-services gain traction, according to some travel buyers, managers tech suppliers. Read More
Innovation chief envisions big future for AI and biometrics at U.S. airports
News / Technology
Innovation chief envisions big future for AI and biometrics at U.S. airports
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | October 21, 2021
AI, coupled with multinational information sharing, will bring a day relatively soon when transportation security officers won't have to view the contents of most carry-ons brought through screening... Read More
VIDEO: Quest for the ultimate travel retail experience
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Quest for the ultimate travel retail experience
By PhocusWire | October 20, 2021
A panel at ATPCO's recent event looks at how as cross-border travel picks up and airlines and channels vie for customers, many are accelerating efforts to modernize their customer experience. Read More
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News / Technology
HT Aero raises $500M for urban air mobility company
By Jill Menze | October 20, 2021
HT Aero, which is backed by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng, is developing a model designed for air and road travel. Read More
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News / Online
JetBlue Vacations adds flight and cruise packages
By Jill Menze | October 19, 2021
As part of its ambitions to become a broader travel company, JetBlue is the first domestic U.S. airline to offer flight, cruise and hotel bookings in one place. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for Peter Kern
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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for Peter Kern
By PhocusWire | October 19, 2021
Kern oversees a portfolio of brands such as Expedia, Vrbo, Hotels.com and Trivago, as well as a number of B2B services including Expedia Group Media Solutions and Expedia Group Partner Solutions. Read More
Urban air mobility is taking off - every travel brand needs a plan
Opinion / Technology
Urban air mobility is taking off - every travel brand needs a plan
By Scott Davidson - Accenture | October 19, 2021
The disruptive potential of urban air mobility is such that no travel company can afford to wait before thinking through the implications. Read More
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