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Mondee talks SPACs, gig economy and Gen Z
News / Distribution
Mondee talks SPACs, gig economy and Gen Z
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Mondee's CEO and COO about its imminent public debut and vision for the company. Read More
Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling
News / Technology
Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022
Sabre Hospitality solutions senior vice president Frank Trampert discusses the evolution of hotel technology, marketplace development and the need for investment. Read More
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
News / Online
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Some of the more high-profile SPACs in travel are facing scrutiny as valuations plummet and cost-cutting measures take hold. Read More
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News / Online
Travel advertisers ramp up spend as demand recovers
By Jill Menze | June 9, 2022
According to a new report, travel ad spend in the U.S. has already reached nearly $623 million in 2022. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation. Read More
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
News / Online
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2022
With Hopper's Standalone Trip Protection, travelers can purchase insurance via Hopper's app for flights booked elsewhere. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More
A DMO's guide to NFTs
Opinion / Technology
A DMO's guide to NFTs
By Martin Stoll - Sparkloft Media | June 3, 2022
Travel marketers should pay close attention, understand the technology and start experimenting for themselves. Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: The role of autonomous vehicles for tours and activities
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2022
Autoura founder and CEO Alex Bainbridge discusses why autonomous vehicles could be an ideal match for the tours and activities sector. Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - David Gunnarsson of Dohop
By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2022
Dohop is an Icelandic technology company that provides interlining technology to enable air-to-air and air-to-ground transportation connections.   Read More
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News / Online
Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern talks localization, startup culture and leadership skills
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | May 31, 2022
Omri Morgenshtern talks to WebinTravel's Yeoh Siew Hoon about stepping into the CEO shoes and current trends in Asia. Read More
Tighter capital markets will test travel startups
Opinion / Startups
Tighter capital markets will test travel startups
By Bryan Auchterlonie - Destination Capital | May 31, 2022
In an uncertain capital market cycle, thinly capitalized growth companies will be more exposed and need to respond faster. Read More
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News / Technology
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Developing decentralized ID
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2022
Two of the people leading work on decentralized digital identity for travel will take the stage to discuss current developments and future opportunities. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
The far and wide implications of Uber’s new charter service
By Christian Watts - Magpie Travel | May 26, 2022
With the right plan, Uber Charter could dominate the bus charter industry – and that’s a good thing. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures
By Jill Menze | May 25, 2022
Bruce Poon Tip founded small group adventure travel company G Adventures in 1990 and leads as CEO still today. Read More
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