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Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

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North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more...

By PhocusWire | May 2, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025

On June 11, Rail Europe CEO Björn Bender will take part in an executive panel, “The Great Ground Shift,” which will focus on ground transportation’s ongoing transformation. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The trust protocol: Rethinking risk and reputation in global travel

By Tapan Sangal, Kalp Decentra Foundation | April 21, 2025

Tapan Sangal, director and founder of the Kalp Decentara Foundation, discusses the evolving travel ecosystem and using blockchain as a tool to build trust. Read More

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IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency

By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025

IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency. Read More

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New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions

By Marisa Garcia | March 19, 2025

As the European Union prepares to widely roll out digital identity wallets, experts say hotels should act now to adopt these solutions to smooth guest experiences. Read More

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DerbySoft acquires Arise to boost travel agent-hotel relationship

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2025

DerbySoft said the deal supports its strategy around streamlining and automating elements of the supplier-distribution relationship in business travel. Read More

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As travel digital ID concepts mature, experts discuss the challenges

By Mark Frary | January 9, 2025

The importance of collaboration, standardization and combining AI with SSID was discussed during a panel at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How blockchain can revolutionize customer engagement in travel

By Can Taner - Bitpace | January 3, 2025

Travel loyalty programs are becoming outdated and blockchain-based token systems may be the new solution. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright analysts share their travel predictions for 2025

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2025

AI agents, luxury travel, developments in APAC, short-term rentals, digital ID and eVTOLS are some of the topics Phocuswright analysts are watching for 2025. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?

By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen | December 19, 2024

The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers. Read More

News / Technology

SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2024

The collaboration will look at furthering interoperability, trust and data security as part of a Digital Travel Ecosystem initiative from SITA. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Chain4Travel

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

Chain4Travel is the initiator of the decentralized operating system Camino Network, fostering digital innovation and solving the connectivity issue for global travel with a unique travel standard. Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More

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