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VIDEO: RateGain on the new world for hotel tech and distribution

By PhocusWire | December 14, 2021

Alongside the logistical headache of organizing staff, mothballing properties and then trying to ressurect operations once more, many hotels have faced competition from rentals after their surge in... Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel marketers must focus on the new customer-first experience

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | December 14, 2021

Sojern’s chief solutions officer outlines three strategies travel marketers can use to entice consumers to book now and into the future. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Google on trends, recovery marketing and sustainability

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2021

Nelson Boyce goes into detail on marketing tactics, the company's role as a facilitator within the sustainability debate and segments in the industry that it has yet to dive into fully. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Why too much cash can lead to startup failure

By PhocusWire | December 10, 2021

At The Phocuswright Conference, Altimeter Capital’s Brad Gerstner and YC Continuity’s Anu Hariharan discuss how the pandemic has affected the startup ecosystem and the benefit of not raising too much... Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Amadeus on recovery trends and startup areas to watch

By PhocusWire | December 9, 2021

Seasonality as been impacted and a much later decision process on destinations from consumers is a new reality, with direct implications for technology and specifically artificial intelligence. Read More

News / Online

What is Booking Holdings up to with its big 2021 spending spree?

By Kevin May | December 6, 2021

PhocusWire asked a range of executives and experts for their perspective on what might be motivating the buying spree at Booking Holdings and what it means for their competitors, others and the future. Read More

News / Technology

WTTC outlines digital solutions for governments to restore international travel

By Jill Menze | December 6, 2021

In a new report, the WTTC urges governments to activate a digital travel portal to recognize travelers’ digital COVID certificates. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre highlights agency recovery strategies, tech investment priorities

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2021

The top five strategies being followed by agencies, as they look to recover, include personalized bundles for travelers, targeting higher yield customers and investing in new technology. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Local Purse - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | December 3, 2021

Web-based platform which supports travel guides, local artisans, and cultural vendors by using live video shopping. Read More

News / Distribution

Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry

By Jill Menze | December 2, 2021

Moving into 2022, airlines will need to focus on convenience and predictability to meet consumer demands. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: BeMyGuest on the tech opportunity in tours and activities

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, BeMyGuest CEO Blanca Menchaca explains how the pandemic has opened up operators and distributors to connectivity and partnerships. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How Expedia Group wants to sharpen its focus

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2021

Appointed at the outset of the pandemic, Peter Kern appears to be a pragmatic and humble CEO - something that many companies have been in sore need of during the last two years. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

VIDEO: How creators bring life to travel storytelling and brands

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2021

Creators have been used by many travel brands over the years but their role can now be seen as more important than ever, given their ability to bring the human touch and authenticity to a service's... Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Pace of change in travel is not totally under its control

By PhocusWire | November 26, 2021

If the 2000s and 2010s were about creating mega platforms and the centralization of product, pricing and experience, a new era for travel is likely to see the reverse taking place. Read More

News / Technology

Webjet brings Trip Ninja back from the brink with strategic acquisition

By Kevin May | November 25, 2021

Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed for multi-city flight search tech provider but the management team headed by CEO Andres Collart will still be involved in the business. Read More

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