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How Chinese OTAs turned around 3 years of COVID isolation

By Gary Bowerman - Phocuswright | July 24, 2023

Phocuswright analyst Gary Bowerman explores the strategies Chinese OTAs have taken to remain competitive over the last few years. Read More

News / Technology

Corporate buyers grapple with NDC over price discrepancy and post-sale servicing

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 21, 2023

While one year ago, sustainability was the most dominant topic at corporate travel events, other more pressing issues have surfaced to preoccupy the sector as business travel stages a comeback across... Read More

News / Technology

Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech

By Linda Fox | July 20, 2023

Sabre's SynXis central reservation system is to become the main reservation system for Hyatt properties from the beginning of next year. Read More

News

Aeronology launches new global marketplace for ticket services

By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023

Australia-based Aeronology, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has launched AeroTickets, which it says is the world’s first “global ticket center solution.” Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why airlines must move beyond filed fares for modern retailing

By Rob Schorn - ATPCO | July 19, 2023

Although a majority of dynamically adjusted fares rely on filed content, the pre-filing process limits the flexibility of an airline to create personalized dynamic offers for its customers. Read More

News / Technology

Checkfront and Rezdy merge in significant tech deal in tours, activities and attractions

By Stephen Joyce and Janelle Visser - Arival | July 18, 2023

CEOs Jason Morehouse and Chris Atkin share the details of the recent deal, which brings two in-destination experience sector booking system providers together under one company. Read More

News / Distribution

Access Group acquires Guestline to expand offerings to hotel sector

By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023

Guestline's cloud software platform supports over 2,900 venues in 23 countries through its end-to-end distribution, property management and guest experience system. Read More

News / Online

Hotel experts on staffing issues, AI and “selling happiness”

By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023

Hyatt’s Javier Águila and Barceló Hotel Group’s Raúl González spoke on issues facing hospitality at Phocuswright Europe 2023. Read More

News / Startups

AltoVita jumps to 7M listings with addition of hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | July 13, 2023

AltoVita now has apartment and hotel listings in 35,000 locations, and it said 90% are instantly bookable. Read More

News / Startups

Startup for reselling non-refundable tickets raises $3M

By Derek Catron | July 12, 2023

Fairlyne, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, offers the technology to allow travel companies to add resales to their distribution. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre expands retailing capabilities for hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2023

Sabre's acquisition of Techsembly is intended to help its hotel partners provide a comprehensive trip planning and shopping experience for guests. Read More

News / Startups

With acquisition, South Korea’s ONDA can manage all types of properties

By Derek Catron | July 10, 2023

The company’s moves included forming a subsidiary, OATech, after acquiring the hotel property management system business unit of Oasis Story, a Korean-based B2B solutions provider. Read More

News / Startups

HyperGuest raises $23M to enhance hospitality tech platform

By Derek Catron | July 7, 2023

HyperGuest's platform enables hotels and suppliers to directly connect with travel distributors, including online travel agencies, agents groups, tour operators, travel management companies, bedbanks... Read More

News / Technology

Business travel leaders cautious on generative AI, tout benefits

By Linda Fox | July 6, 2023

Generative AI continues to dominate conversations across travel with corporate travel no exception. Executives from Clarivate, Cornerstone, Spotnana and UiPath share early uses for the tech and pitfalls... Read More

Interview / Startups

Breeze - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 6, 2023

Breeze is a single app that travelers can use to manage flights, accommodations, ground transportation, experiences, global roaming, loyalty cards, trip photos and more. Read More

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