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Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
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Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
By Morgan Hines | November 28, 2023
Expedia is looking to bolster efforts to remove barriers to travel with its new funding initiative. Read More
Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
News / Technology
Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More
Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership
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Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership
By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2023
The companies are aiming to bring artificial intelligence-powered travel planning to airlines and hotels across the globe. Read More
Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
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Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023
Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur.   Read More
Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation
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Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023
Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars and Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas discussed innovation in travel metasearch, the impact of AI and improving the user experience. Read More
CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
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CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2023
CarTrawler chief business officer Andrew Murphy discusses the company's future plans in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
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5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2023
Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,... Read More
Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process
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Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2023
The Aruba Happy One Pass is one of the first implementations of a digital travel credential using biometric technology and automatic border control gates. Read More
Phocuswright inducts Flo Lugli and Steve Kaufer to Hall of Fame
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Phocuswright inducts Flo Lugli and Steve Kaufer to Hall of Fame
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2023
The latest inductees to the Phocuswright Hall of Fame are Flo Lugli, principal at Navesink, and Tripadvisor founder Steve Kaufer.     Read More
Sutherland Global on creating an enriched, omnichannel experience in travel
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Sutherland Global on creating an enriched, omnichannel experience in travel
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2023
Sutherland operates around the globe to help airlines, hotels, online travel agencies and travel management companies drive revenue, optimize costs and enhance experiences. Read More
Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape
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Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape
By Koert Grasveld and Maria Sellar - TerraPay | November 15, 2023
Focusing on the right payment strategy will allow travel companies and providers to further expand their capabilities around the globe and to fast-track their growth. Read More
How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
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How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023
Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Point.me
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Point.me
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Point.me is the first-of-its-kind flight search that enables travelers to redeem their airline and credit card rewards for better flights - for fewer points. Read More
Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era
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Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2023
The report tracked a total of 1,758 companies sold between 2014 and Q3 2023 with the majority of the deals taking place in Europe, 42%, and the United States, 38%. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Acai Travel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Acai Travel
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Acai Travel offers large language model-based travel operation optimization products to a diverse range of travel call centers, including TMCs, OTAs, airlines, hotels and banks. Read More
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