Customer Relationship Management

Phocuswright launches Connects mentorship and networking service
News / Online
Phocuswright launches Connects mentorship and networking service
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2021
Phocuswright Connects connects mentees and mentors to learn and develop their journeys in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Read More
Sounding Off: Who is leading the leaders in recovery?
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Who is leading the leaders in recovery?
By PhocusWire | June 4, 2021
Brands compete and the recovery will renew the intense rivalries that exist across the sector, but the wellbeing of the sector and its people can be achieved with cooperation and sharing of knowledge in... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 67 - Richard Valtr of Mews
Interview / Technology
How I Got Here, episode 67 - Richard Valtr of Mews
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2021
Richard Valtr was back in his home country of the Czech Republic and helping with a family project to renovate and build a hotel, when the concept of Mews was formed. Read More
Coaches and mentors can help the industry think through the recovery
Opinion / Technology
Coaches and mentors can help the industry think through the recovery
By Carrie Fabris - CareerFrame | June 2, 2021
Uncertainty is everywhere and each of us is 100% responsible for what we say, think, do, and feel. It’s up to each of us to take our professional destiny into our own hands. Read More
VIDEO: Are you focusing on the big issues around digital security in travel?
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VIDEO: Are you focusing on the big issues around digital security in travel?
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2021
Hackers have not been put off by a global pandemic; data breaches are still occurring; and the techniques used by the protagonists are often one step ahead of the brands and the systems that they... Read More
eDreams Odigeo highlights subscriptions and vaccines as routes to better times
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eDreams Odigeo highlights subscriptions and vaccines as routes to better times
By Kevin May | May 27, 2021
The current slump in revenue comes despite what the online travel agency group says is a strong position to "ride the industry tailwinds" as the market begins to recover. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 65 - Alex Cruz of British Airways
Interview / Distribution
How I Got Here, episode 65 - Alex Cruz of British Airways
By PhocusWire | May 20, 2021
Alex Cruz admits that his career has been centered around people "betting on me" as a leader of businesses, as he tells Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire. Read More
Travel recovery and responsibility: A chance to do the right thing
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Travel recovery and responsibility: A chance to do the right thing
By PhocusWire | May 17, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic putting the industry's operations on hold for over a year, some might hope that companies have used this time to think seriously about their role in climate change and other... Read More
How technology can define a new era of multi-day tours in travel
Opinion / Technology
How technology can define a new era of multi-day tours in travel
By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | May 11, 2021
Multi-day tours have stood the test of time over a century and a half and the sector is now gearing up for growth in the post-pandemic era, driven by digitalization. Read More
VIDEO: Capturing the social zeitgeist with Clubhouse for travel
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VIDEO: Capturing the social zeitgeist with Clubhouse for travel
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2021
The audio-only meeting and discussion app has only been in the market since March 2020 but has since ignited speculation ranging from it being a podcast-killer to the future of customer engagement and... Read More
VIDEO: Brian Solis on a new age for customer engagement in travel
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VIDEO: Brian Solis on a new age for customer engagement in travel
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2021
He shares his perspective on the evolution of social media and the development of new tactics and, more importantly, requirements around customer engagement. Read More
Here's why to review your travel and spend policy now
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Here's why to review your travel and spend policy now
By TripActions | April 26, 2021
Companies must build in more flexibility to accommodate quick pivots, as well as incorporate more nuanced controls to allow for more focused approvals and more streamlined processes. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 61 - Juan de Antonio of Cabify
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 61 - Juan de Antonio of Cabify
By PhocusWire | April 22, 2021
Cabify has grown alongside its high-profile peers in ride-hailing by doing things differently and making strategic moves to ensure it remains popular for both investment funds and users, Juan de Antonio... Read More
Personalization will power the next era of hospitality
Opinion / Technology
Personalization will power the next era of hospitality
By Rod Jimenez - SHR | April 16, 2021
After a year of dreaming about travel, guests will return to hotels with high expectations and hoteliers can't miss the opportunity to provide exceptional guest experiences. Read More
Sabre sells Trams to Tres Technologies
News / Technology
Sabre sells Trams to Tres Technologies
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | April 15, 2021
Tres provides CRM and back-office systems to travel agencies and was founded by Lee Rosen, who founded Trams and eventually sold it to Sabre. Read More
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