Top Travel Tech Weekly News

News / Online

Trip.com Group on its European ambitions

By PhocusWire | August 16, 2022

Andy Washington, Trip.com Group general manager for Europe, discusses how data will help the OTA become a market leader. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why the hotel chatbot is a must-have for data collection

By Elitza Stoilova - Umni | August 15, 2022

With the disappearance of third-party cookies, hotel website chatbots will be critical to the collecting of first- and zero-party data. Read More

News / Online

The big opportunity for short-term rentals

By PhocusWire | August 12, 2022

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Awaze and HomeToGo outlined what they see as the biggest opportunities in short-term rentals. Read More

News / Online

Travel startup Fora wants to reinvent the travel agent

By Jill Menze | August 11, 2022

Tech-powered travel agency Fora, which just raised $13.5 million, provides resources to anyone looking for a career as a travel advisor. Read More

News / Startups

Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers. Read More

Opinion / Online

3 lessons airlines can learn from B2B pricing strategies

By Dr. Michael Wu - PROS | August 9, 2022

To secure market share, airlines can borrow demand forecasting and pricing best practices from B2B travel companies. Read More

Interview / Online

In the Big Chair - Gilda Perez-Alvarado of JLL Hotels

By Kathryn Walson | August 8, 2022

As global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, Gilda Perez-Alvarado leads the group’s Global Hotel Desk. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: WeRoad CEO on Booking.com, rapid growth and automation

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2022

WeRoad CEO D'Amico discusses what he brings to the startup, remaining pressures of the pandemic and plans for the future. Read More

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News / Online

How tech helps destinations meet sustainability goals

By PhocusWire | August 4, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, DMOs explained the role of digitization in meeting environmental and economic objectives. Read More

News / Technology

Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?

By Kathryn Walson | August 3, 2022

While chatbot technology in travel has evolved, it can't replace everything a live agent can accomplish. Read More

News / Online

Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution

By PhocusWire | August 2, 2022

Egencia and TripActions executives discuss improving the traveler experience and the evolving role of travel managers at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

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News / Online

How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors

By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022

Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry. Read More

News / Technology

Travel is back - and so are the hackers

By Robert Kusters - PerimeterX | July 29, 2022

An uptick in nefarious activity is exposing new avenues for scammers to carry out attacks - but travel and hospitality companies can be proactive. Read More