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Opinion / Online
Davos and the travel industry: 5 takeaways
By Jeffrey Katz - Journera | January 24, 2023
Journera CEO Jeffrey Katz shares the travel-related topics and trends from the World Economic Forum's Davos event. Read More
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News / Startups
South Korean hospitality tech startup raises $10M
By Derek Catron | January 20, 2023
Onda provides an integrated sales platform and property management system for hotels and vacation rentals. Read More
United boss warns airlines have "outgrown their technology infrastructure"
News / Technology
United boss warns airlines have "outgrown their technology infrastructure"
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023
United CEO Scott Kirby says pilot shortages and other staffing issues as well as the delay in aircraft delivery and parts are inhibiting the growth of carriers. Read More
Sabre CIO on the impact of cloud in travel
News / Technology
Sabre CIO on the impact of cloud in travel
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023
Sabre CIO Joe DiFonzo explains the company's journey to the cloud, moving away from PNRs, next steps for the wider travel industry and more. Read More
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News / Distribution
Finnair introduces continuous pricing, exiting legacy system from May
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2023
Finnair says the move means customers will not suffer large price increases between booking classes with pricing no longer tied to “legacy price points.” Read More
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News / Startups
New online cruise booking site launches with $10M from prominent investors
By Mitra Sorrells | January 18, 2023
After a year of beta testing, Cruisebound is launching with backing from former Priceline CEO Jeff Boyd, Tripadvisor founder Steve Kaufer, Madrona Ventures managing director Steve Singh and others. Read More
HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
News / Technology
HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2023
The funding for the London, U.K.-based business comes from both new and existing investors 212, Wix Capital, Founders Factory, Ascension Ventures and DHM as well as a number of technology veterans and... Read More
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News / Technology
Airline retail and travel tech trends for 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2023
Research from Datalex finds airlines are prioritizing investments and strategies that enable modernized retailing, including moving away from legacy technology, increased use of artificial... Read More
Fliggy adds tours and activities via Globaltix partnership
News / Distribution
Fliggy adds tours and activities via Globaltix partnership
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2023
The deal integrates GlobalTix’s marketplace of experiences, including attractions and tours across 40 countries, into Fliggy. Read More
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News / Technology
Key trends in business travel tech innovation
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2023
Amtrav’s Jeff Klee and Tripkicks’ Jeff Berk discuss where they see opportunities to enhance the business travel experience through new strategies and new technology.   Read More
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News / Startups
Profit optimization solution Hotelmize raises $12M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2023
Hotelmize uses its artificial intelligence and room mapping technology to monitor fluctuations in hotel rates, analyze its partners reservations and optimize their profits. Read More
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News / Distribution
Key components of modern hotel technology and revenue strategies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 5, 2023
IDeaS' Klaus Kohlmayr and Hudson Crossing's George Roukas share how they would design distribution and revenue management if they operated a hotel. Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Mystifly – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | January 4, 2023
Singapore-based Mystifly offers a suite of solutions to streamline airline distribution, fulfillment and payments.   Read More
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News / Technology
RateGain rounds out offering with acquisition of Adara
By Linda Fox | January 3, 2023
The combination of RateGain and Adara will offer travel companies travel intent data as well as pricing and inventory intelligence. Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Sabre - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | January 3, 2023
Sabre Hospitality president Scott Wilson explains the company’s new SynXis Retail Studio solution. Read More
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