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Hotel guest platform Canary Technologies signs in with $15M investment

By Kevin May | February 25, 2022

The total raised by the provider of a mobile guest management system for hotels now stands at $17 million. Read More

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VIDEO: Activities can lean on tech for better travel experiences

By PhocusWire | February 23, 2022

The sector has an ideal opportunity to show a path forward to the rest of the travel industry when it comes to deploying technology to improve the overall guest experience once a customer is using the... Read More

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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

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

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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of the New Nomad population illustrate that many of the previously held assumptions about digital nomads are outdated.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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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