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By Kathryn Walson | December 22, 2022

Etraveli’s Mathias Hedlund, Traveloka’s Caesar Indra, Priceline’s Brett Keller and Despegar’s Damian Scokin discuss their latest strategies. Read More

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Travel’s movers, shakers and newsmakers 2022

By PhocusWire | December 21, 2022

These are the people and topics that have made headlines in 2022 and that we expect to hear more about in 2023. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive

By Irra Ariella Khi - Zamna | December 20, 2022

A new type of technology framework is needed for airlines that works regardless of a passenger’s age, mobile device, point of origin and destination and tech savviness. Read More

News / Online

Tiqets, Go City and GetYourGuide on growth of experiences

By Kathryn Walson | December 19, 2022

At The Phocuswright Conference, three executives share their insights in a session called “Executive Panel: Tours, Activities and Timing - Getting it Right.” Read More

News / Online

Hopper CEO on social commerce, sustainability and customer focus

By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2022

In conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde explains how the company's social commerce efforts are the key to its future growth. Read More

News / Online

How Google and Uber influence ground transportation

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022

SilverRail's Aaron Gowell and Distribusion's Johannes Thunert talk ground transportation tech and funding trends in the PhocusWire Studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Technology

Blockskye, Arise and Dtravel on blockchain in action for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022

Blockchain-based travel systems are no longer a "someday" but are being used today. Executives from three companies using this technology explain the benefits. Read More

News / Online

AirDNA predicts continued recovery for U.S. vacation rentals

By Kathryn Walson | December 13, 2022

Forecasts may fall short of the dramatic recovery that short-term rentals experienced in 2021 and 2022, but they often outpace 2019 levels. Read More

News / Startups

Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022

Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre’s Ekert on economy, airline distribution trends

By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022

The 26-year travel industry veteran shared his outlook during an interview at The Phocuswright Conference 2022 in November. Read More

News / Distribution

IATA maps road to achieve modern airline retailing by 2030

By Linda Fox | December 8, 2022

IATA’s Modern Airline Retailing program is based on three pillars - customer identification, retailing with offers and delivery with orders. Read More

News / Online

How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement

By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022

Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More

News / Online

Hospitality execs on competing with rentals, driving more loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | December 6, 2022

In a session at The Phocuswright Conference, hospitality executives say they need to better understand consumer wants and needs – and to communicate more effectively about why their properties are the... Read More

News / Technology

TTC launches carbon fund to reach net zero

By Linda Fox | December 5, 2022

After a year of reviewing possible routes towards achieving net zero by 2050, The Travel Corporation (TTC), whose brands include Trafalgar Tours, Contiki Tours and Uniworld River Cruises, opted for the... Read More

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News / Online

Snapchat, Meta share how to use social media to engage travelers

By PhocusWire | December 2, 2022

During a panel at The Phocuswright Conference, participants discuss why AR and influencers are key for travel brands’ social media strategies. Read More

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