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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Groupdesk
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Groupdesk
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Groupdesk streamlines the booking and payments processes so that travelers can easily service themselves, which allows businesses to focus on marketing and achieving long-term profitability. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: AirGateway
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: AirGateway
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
AirGateway is enabling travel agents to seamlessly adopt the NDC standard while saving development time and costs. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Bacarai
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Bacarai
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Bacarai has developed a digital marketplace for group airfare, which enables airlines to manage the lifecycle of a group contract with ease, while simultaneously optimizing the customer journey. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Emadri
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Emadri
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Emadri’s B2B2C platform, with its proprietary algorithms, simplifies one of the most stressful parts of the travel journey – creating a packing list. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Jet-set Offset
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Jet-set Offset
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
With Jet-set Offset, eco-conscious air travelers can offset the carbon emissions from flying by automatically donating one cent per mile to environmental organizations that are working to reduce carbon... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Journera
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Journera
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Journera enables travel companies to leverage their data to create a more seamless experience. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Pilota
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Pilota
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Pilota’s machine learning technology has the capabilities to accurately predict disruptions and automatically rebook a client on a back-up flight if there is a severe delay or cancellation. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Setoo
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Setoo
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Setoo’s platform allows travel businesses to preciously automate the entire insurance process and to develop personalized plans for each traveler. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: SkyLads
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: SkyLads
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Designed to give digital media buyers an advantage, Skylads leverages artificial intelligence to automate and optimize processes to maximize return on ad spend. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: SnapTravel
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: SnapTravel
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
SnapTravel has developed an AI-powered chatbot that sources through thousands of hotels to find the best deals based on price, location, quality and overall value. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Whispr wants to help frontline staff with voice guidance
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Whispr wants to help frontline staff with voice guidance
By Linda Fox | November 15, 2019
The company was recently accepted into IAG's Hangar 51 accelerator and has begun work with maintenance staff at Spain flag carrier, Iberia. Read More
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News / Technology
Hopper acquires GDX Travel, advancing NDC capacity and geographic growth
By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2019
The deal gives Hopper direct access to more than 25 regional and low-cost carriers in Latin America via IATA’s NDC. Read More
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News / Online
Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings
By Kevin May | November 14, 2019
The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" - instead it is offering a three-pronged approach to connecting users with air tickets. Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Kenneth Purcell
Interview / Technology
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Kenneth Purcell
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Up next: Kenneth Purcell of iSeatz. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 13 - Oliver Dlouhy of Kiwi.com
Interview / Distribution
How I Got Here, episode 13 - Oliver Dlouhy of Kiwi.com
By Kevin May | November 14, 2019
Czech Republic-based Kiwi.com is both a consumer-facing and technology business. Its CEO Oliver Dlouhy joins your hosts, David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More
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