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News / Startups

Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2020

By PhocusWire / Voyager HQ | November 18, 2019

We're excited to highlight the next wave of companies that have shown potential to break through in 2020, based on their ability to innovate, grow customers and expand geographically, as well as... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2019

Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust" upgrades to its Experiences product. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Rebrands are brave but sometimes don't go far enough

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2019

Perhaps the biggest opportunity to simply run every type of accommodation under the Expedia brand, with the power that its platform has in the marketplace, was dismissed too quickly. Read More

Interview / Online

Brand Business - Maria Elena Velardi of Wayaj

By Steven Lerner | November 15, 2019

Wayaj is an app to discover and book eco-friendly hotels and experiences around the world. Maria Elena Velardi joined in May 2017 as its chief marketing officer. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" - instead it is offering a three-pronged approach to connecting users with air tickets. Read More

News / Distribution

Removing friction from travel is Expedia's "Everest" goal

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2019

Expedia Group is seeking to connect customers partners more intelligently as part of a bid to make it locally relevant. Read More

Interview / Distribution

How I Got Here, episode 13 - Oliver Dlouhy of Kiwi.com

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

Czech Republic-based Kiwi.com is both a consumer-facing and technology business. Its CEO Oliver Dlouhy joins your hosts, David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

News / Distribution

HotelBeds to axe 5% of workforce as part of "optimization" strategy

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2019

The Spain-based bedbank says it has now consolidated into one business following its acquisitions, in early 2017, of Tourico Holidays and GTA. Read More

Interview / Online

Brand Business - Lish Kennedy of Vrbo

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2019

Lish Kennedy joined Vrbo as vice president of global brand marketing in August after three years at Etsy in a similar position. Read More

News / Technology

Airports look to emerging technology (even blockchain) to drive much-needed efficiency

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2019

Airlines and airports are using emerging tech such as LIDAR and blockchain to improve efficiency and prepare for growth. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The three biggest tech-led trends for airlines right now

By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | November 12, 2019

Philippe Der Arslanian shares his take from IATA's recent Airline Industry Retailing Symposium in Bangkok. Read More

News / Technology

Voi Technology raises $85M to expand e-scooter services in Europe

By Steven Lerner | November 12, 2019

This latest funding, a Series B round, brings the company’s current funding total to $137.9 million. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Brand Business - Daniel Gelemovich of Volaris

By Mitra Sorrells | November 11, 2019

Daniel Gelemovich is responsible for all marketing and digital strategies for the Mexico City-based low-cost carrier. Read More

News / Technology

The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood

By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019

Will the brands that dominate now still be there in a future still yet to be fully defined? Yes and no. That's why the next era for the digital travel economy promises to be such a thrilling ride... Read More