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The Guild Series B round
News / Startups
Hospitality startup The Guild bags $25M to fuel market expansion
By Steven Lerner | January 6, 2020
The Guild wants to expand its alternative accommodation operations into new cities and develop guest-friendly technology for business travelers. Read More
Air India signs distribution agreement with Amadeus, Sabre out in the cold
News / Distribution
Air India signs distribution agreement with Amadeus, Sabre out in the cold
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2020
The new agreement comes after Sabre pulled the government-owned carrier from the GDS last week and legal wranglings between Air India and Amadeus in 2018. Read More
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News / Technology
Inside the travel startup accelerator building sustainability tech for Asia Pacific
By Mitra Sorrells | January 6, 2020
Travel Lab Asia is an initiative of ADB Ventures, PATA and Plug and Play to spur clean technology innovation in the hospitality sector in Asia Pacific. Read More
VIDEO: Why the travel industry needs tech-forward sustainability solutions
News / Technology
VIDEO: Why the travel industry needs tech-forward sustainability solutions
By Jill Menze | January 3, 2020
As part of our theme month on sustainability, Chris Adams of Miles Partnership and Michael Becker of Geosure joined us in the PhocusWire Studio to discuss the topic. Read More
PhocusWire editorial team's favorite interviews of 2019
Interview / Online
PhocusWire editorial team's favorite interviews of 2019
By PhocusWire | December 31, 2019
As we wrap up the year, take a deep breath for a day or two and look forward to the next 12 months, we've hand-picked our favorite interviews from 2019. Read More
REPORT: Growth in intermodal transport
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REPORT: Growth in intermodal transport
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2019
In this report, produced in association with FromAtoB, we look at the factors driving growth in intermodal transport as well as the hurdles yet to overcome. Read More
The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
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The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
By PhocusWire | December 27, 2019
Over the course of the last 12 months we have recorded over 150 interviews on camera, spanning four events and including one-to-one interviews, panels, innovator profiles and special episodes... Read More
2020 Vision: Travel's movers and shakers to keep your eyes on
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2020 Vision: Travel's movers and shakers to keep your eyes on
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2019
As part of our December theme month (2019 And Beyond), we take a look at 20 movers and shakers in the industry who may catch your eye in 2020. Read More
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Sounding Off: A year of PhocusWire's weekly editorials
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2019
Quotes from executives from every corner of the industry have inspired us every week to share our views on what they really mean and the impact on the market. Read More
mike-premo-arc-big-chair-profile
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair LIVE – Mike Premo of ARC
By Mitra Sorrells | December 19, 2019
Mike Premo has been CEO of ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) since 2011 and has announced he will retire at the end of 2020.   Read More
VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020
News / Distribution
VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2019
OYO Vacation Homes CEO Tobias Wann discusses the company's rapid growth and global ambitions. Read More
VIDEO: Amazon may inspire a new world for travel sales
News / Online
VIDEO: Amazon may inspire a new world for travel sales
By Kevin May | December 16, 2019
Intent's Richard Harris explains the options ahead and the problems brands, intermediaries and the platforms might face in a new ecosystem for securing travel sales Read More
VIDEO: What do investors look for in travel startup pitches?
News / Startups
VIDEO: What do investors look for in travel startup pitches?
By Steven Lerner | December 16, 2019
What do investors find appealing in pitches – and furthermore, what turns off investors?   Read More
Sounding Off: Startups and established brands have hidden motivations
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Startups and established brands have hidden motivations
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
By welcoming innovation from the outside, companies not only get a different way of thinking but often an important non-travel perspective that questions why things have always been done that way. Read More
The Future Of Travel Experience: The "space between" for digital-led airlines
Interview / Technology
The Future Of Travel Experience: The "space between" for digital-led airlines
By Jeff Katz - Journera | December 13, 2019
In this installment, Katz interviews two of the biggest forces behind United's customer experience strategy: Luc Bondar, VP for loyalty, and Praveen Sharma, VP for digital products and enterprise... Read More
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