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News / Technology

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

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: There's no masking mainstream ambitions in travel

By PhocusWire | May 28, 2021

It's worth remembering that Airbnb has been attempting to place itself in the mainstream for quite some time, rather than it trying to do so as part of some kind of new strategy now. Read More

News / Online

WATCH: Digital travel revenues flat as 2021 starts with a whimper

By Kevin May | May 28, 2021

The traditionally upbeat first quarter for many brands (when consumers begin to consider their annual breaks later in the year) has been tempered by ongoing lockdowns in Europe and elsewhere. Read More

News / Distribution

Google Travel adds vacation rentals alongside hotels in search results

By Mitra Sorrells | May 27, 2021

Beginning today, consumers that search for accommodations in a specific destination may see both hotels and vacation rentals in the search results on google.com/travel. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Technology

VIDEO: Biometrics lead the way for fast, contactless identification in travel

By PhocusWire | May 27, 2021

Paravision CEO Doug Aley explains the benefits of biometric systems for identification and security and what’s next for this technology. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 66 - David Armstrong and Sebastian Kaatz of HolidayPirates

By PhocusWire | May 27, 2021

Originally a content site, HolidayPirates quickly morphed into a large listings service for discounted air tickets, as told by Armstrong and Kaatz to PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak of Mozio. Read More

News / Technology

IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2021

According to IATA, airport processing times have ballooned to three hours per trip and could reach as long as eight hours. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Live The World wants to be a content guide for slow travel

By Linda Fox | May 26, 2021

Live The World wants to help travelers find local, authentic experiences. The travel planning platform recently attracted €300,000 in pre-seed funding from angel investors. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Sankar Narayan of SiteMinder

By Linda Fox | May 26, 2021

Sankar Narayan took up the reins at SiteMinder's first CEO in late 2018, joining from Xero, a cloud accounting software company. He previously held roles at technology and travel brands including Virgin... Read More

News / Technology

Forter valued at $3B following $300M Series F round

By Jill Menze | May 25, 2021

The e-commerce fraud prevention service says it has doubled its revenue over the past 12 months. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip optimistic of domestic recovery in second half of 2021

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

The company has seen gains from domestic tourism in the third and fourth quarter of its 2021 fiscal year but it expects the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 on its financial results to be greater... Read More

News / Distribution

Corporate travel policies changing as hybrid patterns kick in

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

Decision makers in business travel believe remote work could lead to more business travel over time. Read More

News / Online

Expedia hires Apple, Verizon execs as part of restructuring plan

By Mitra Sorrells | May 24, 2021

Expedia Group is adding top executives from Apple and Verizon as part of an operational restructuring that also includes the departure of three current executives. Read More