Customer Relationship Management

Operto locks in $12M funding round for accommodation tech
News / Technology
Operto locks in $12M funding round for accommodation tech
By Kevin May | February 22, 2022
Operto will use the investment - its first publicly disclosed round - to further develop its Connect operation system, as well as expand into other accommodation verticals and countries. Read More
The importance of empathy - how to understand your guests
Opinion / Technology
The importance of empathy - how to understand your guests
By Danielle Delozier - HomeToGo | February 22, 2022
It’s also important to remember the human touch as companies work to provide peace of mind and a positive experience for their guests. Read More
Myth-busting the new digital nomad
News / Online
Myth-busting the new digital nomad
By Phocuswright Research | February 18, 2022
The demographics of the New Nomad population illustrate that many of the previously held assumptions about digital nomads are outdated. Read More
Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move
News / Technology
Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move
By Kevin May | February 14, 2022
The Booking Holdings-owned brand will use global customer service provider Majorel to handle its call center operations, with the exception of staff at its Manchester and Amsterdam locations. Read More
Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel
Opinion / Technology
Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel
By Nadav Cornberg - Virdee | February 9, 2022
As we head into 2022, here are some critical areas of focus to consider as brands consider implementing contactless guest experiences.   Read More
The 2022 business traveler: anxious to travel but also anxious to travel
From Our Partners / Distribution
The 2022 business traveler: anxious to travel but also anxious to travel
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | February 4, 2022
As business travel returns, what trends are already emerging for this segment and what implications do they have on the hospitality industry? Read More
Carla brings buy-now-pay-later to car rental
News / Technology
Carla brings buy-now-pay-later to car rental
By Kevin May | February 3, 2022
Carla is partnering with payment services provider Affirm to give renters the opportunity to choose how they can pay for their vehicle in instalments. Read More
Why hospitality should adopt the agile philosophy
Opinion / Technology
Why hospitality should adopt the agile philosophy
By Melissa Jurkoic - Thynk | January 28, 2022
By thinking in the "agile way," hotels can adapt to unexpected challenges, build strong teams and improve their offerings. Read More
Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID
News / Technology
Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID
By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2022
Affinidi's director of travel says there will be opportunities for travel operators and intermediaries that can accept they do not "own" the customer. Read More
VIDEO: How hotel marketing tactics are shifting
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How hotel marketing tactics are shifting
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Peter O'Connor, professor of strategy at the University of South Australia, on hotels are nurturing direct bookers and how distribution is swinging back in favor of OTAs. Read More
VIDEO: MogulRecruiter - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: MogulRecruiter - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 21, 2021
Mogul is a technology and data sciences company that provides talent, booking and management solutions for the service industry starting with hospitality. Read More
VIDEO: Buddy - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Buddy - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2021
Buddy's insurance gateway connects platforms with any insurance product to include in your booking path. Read More
VIDEO: Google on trends, recovery marketing and sustainability
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
VIDEO: Pattern - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Pattern - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2021
Pattern Insurance enables you to embed and control protection for any online booking business. Read More
Here's why expense reports are disappearing for corporate travelers in the U.S. and Europe
From Our Partners / Technology
Here's why expense reports are disappearing for corporate travelers in the U.S. and Europe
By TripActions | December 13, 2021
A revolution in travel and expense management solutions spares travelers endless headaches and allows companies to better utilize their finance teams. Read More
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