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AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M

By Morgan Hines | January 9, 2024

Lokalee plans to accelerate its product development and its expansion into European markets with the new funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

VisaHQ - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2024

VisaHQ provides passport and visa services, allowing users to apply for visas for "virtually any country" online. Read More

News / Technology

Travel Counsellors acquires travel tech platform Planisto

By Morgan Hines | January 4, 2024

The acquisition will not only strengthen Travel Counsellors’ talent and tech, but will help to accelerate its development roadmap for its digital platform Phenix. Read More

Interview / Startups

Justt - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | January 4, 2024

Justt was developed with the intent of dealing with chargebacks for merchants. The company aims to use technology to turn a process that can be complex and frustrating into one that is easier for... Read More

News / Online

Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024

Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More

News / Technology

Three ways generative AI is improving the travel industry

By Morgan Hines | December 18, 2023

In a wide-ranging conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from Microsoft, Priceline and Amadeus discussed opportunities generative AI presents to the travel industry and how it's changing... Read More

News / Distribution

AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel

By Morgan Hines | December 6, 2023

AmTrav's Jeff Klee believes what’s good for airlines is what’s good for TMCs is what’s good for companies and travelers. Read More

News / Online

Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023

As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the travel industry heads enter the AI race. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Startups

Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2023

Eleven companies presented in Phocuswright Innovation Launch and the winners represent the most promising of this elite group. Read More

Interview

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: BTP Automation

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

BTP Automation is a SaaS enterprise solution for automating the corporate hotel sourcing process that consider actual travel patterns and changing market conditions. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Direx

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Direx is an all-in-one, cloud-based business management solution specifically designed for tourism and hospitality business owners in Africa. Read More

News / Online

Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings

By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023

Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More

News / Online

Hospitality companies need to improve front-line workplace for women, report says

By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2023

A focus on physical health, flexible scheduling and clear growth opportunities are some of the strategies recommended to support front-line workers who are women. Read More

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