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Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?
News / Startups
Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020
Predictions for travel and mobility tech recovery in Asia from Lufthansa Innovation Hub, including a return for business travel and VC-backed funding to startups in the region. Read More
VIDEO: Google hiring exec reminds travel industry that diverse talent is out there
News / Online
VIDEO: Google hiring exec reminds travel industry that diverse talent is out there
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020
Ginny Clarke, director of executive recruitment for Google, says it's not true that talent is lacking and that it has never been the case - and, in her experience, talent is untapped. Read More
Lastminute.com Group enjoys summer rebound but 2020 revenues still down 55%
News / Online
Lastminute.com Group enjoys summer rebound but 2020 revenues still down 55%
By Kevin May | November 11, 2020
The online travel business says all its main performance metrics increased significantly over the May to August period, compared to the mass lockdown-hit months of March and April. Read More
How AI‐powered revenue management is helping airlines recover
Opinion / Distribution
How AI‐powered revenue management is helping airlines recover
By Justin Jander - PROS | November 11, 2020
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 the situation has become uncertain for revenue management because many predictions – based on what was seen, planned and forecasted before the pandemic – no longer apply. Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Vaccines, government changes should inspire higher recovery goals
News / Technology
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Vaccines, government changes should inspire higher recovery goals
By Kevin May | November 10, 2020
If the chaos of 2020 is swiftly put behind us, then the devastating aspects of what has happened this year (huge job losses, brands closed, etc.) will be in vain. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Kyte
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Kyte
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Kyte is turning distribution on its head by providing a radically new approach for airlines to connect with their customers and become modern retailers. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Rebound Travel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Rebound Travel
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Rebound Travel is a refund management platform created to address issues that have surfaced during the pandemic. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Smooss
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Smooss
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Smooss helps travel companies increase revenue and improve customer experience with its solutions designed on top of reservation systems. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Trueface
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Trueface
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Trueface provides on-premise computer vision solutions that automatically make sense of camera data and turn it into actionable information, for things such as facial recognition, age verification and... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Zamna
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Zamna
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Zamna empowers airlines to verify a passenger’s identity prior to arriving at an airport, creating both a better passenger experience and better security. Read More
Sabre reports revenue loss of $312M, says IT business revenue exceeds distribution
News / Distribution
Sabre reports revenue loss of $312M, says IT business revenue exceeds distribution
By Linda Fox | November 6, 2020
Sabre says revenue for its IT Solutions business has exceeded its distribution business in Q3 2020 earnings. Read More
Amadeus credits domestic travel restart for small financial improvement
News / Distribution
Amadeus credits domestic travel restart for small financial improvement
By Kevin May | November 6, 2020
The Spain-based company posted a 60% slump in revenue for the first nine months of 2020 to €1.7 billion. Read More
InPhocus, episode 27 - Pack your duffel bag, we're going to America
News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 27 - Pack your duffel bag, we're going to America
By PhocusWire | November 6, 2020
We speak to Duffel CEO Steve Domin and its new hire Tyler Trerotola, who is tasked with taking the airline distribution startup to the U.S. Read More
revisiting-hot-25-2020
News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Startups for 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2020
Find out how these startups have shifted priorities, created new partnerships and adjusted their products to meet the challenges created by COVID-19. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 49 - Alex Mans of Flyr
Interview / Distribution
How I Got Here, episode 49 - Alex Mans of Flyr
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2020
Alex Mans talks to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire about building a company that is bringing the tech behind the scenes at airlines into the modern era. Read More
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