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GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
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GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The company was formed last year by the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia. Read More
VIDEO: Travelers and the journey now
News / Technology
VIDEO: Travelers and the journey now
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2022
The new traveler experience is not all about technology, although it plays a part in how people want to travel, stay and enjoy or work in a destination. Read More
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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Theme launch and registration open
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2022
The travel industry has survived two years of extremes – from the lows of pandemic shutdowns to the highs of pent-up consumer demand. Phocuswright Europe is back to unravel what's hot and not. Read More
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News / Distribution
Is space the next frontier for travel distribution?
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2022
As Axiom Space prepares to send its first crew of private astronauts to the ISS, space tourism activity is picking up on many fronts, and travel advisors are creating services to sell these specialized... Read More
AirDNA acquired by Alpine Investors
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AirDNA acquired by Alpine Investors
By Jill Menze | March 14, 2022
The acquisition partnership will help fuel the short-term rental data provider’s growth. Read More
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News / Distribution
Direct bookings rise, but cruise execs still want travel advisors' business
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | March 14, 2022
The shift is due to passengers becoming more comfortable booking digitally with cruise lines and because some travel agencies didn't survive the last two years. Read More
VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future
News / Technology
VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future
By PhocusWire | March 14, 2022
We talk to consultant and tech strategist Max Starkov about the need for hotels to automate now, during our recent PhocusWire Pulse: A New Traveler Experience event. Read More
Sounding Off: Business travel needs a lot of stars to align right now
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Sounding Off: Business travel needs a lot of stars to align right now
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022
A swift resolution to the Ukraine crisis will be extremely welcome from a humanitarian perspective, most importantly, but a prolonged conflict will not be what a recovering industry -... Read More
VIDEO: PhocusWire Flash - Crisis In Ukraine
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VIDEO: PhocusWire Flash - Crisis In Ukraine
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022
Executives from the World Travel & Tourism Council, Tripadvisor and Road.travel join PhocusWire for a discussion of the war in Ukraine and its implications from both a humanitarian and economic... Read More
Google pauses “vast majority” of commercial activity in Russia, adds tools for hotels
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Google pauses “vast majority” of commercial activity in Russia, adds tools for hotels
By Jill Menze | March 10, 2022
In addition to pausing commercial activity in Russia, Google will allow hotels in countries neighboring Ukraine to indicate if they’re offering free or discounted accommodations. Read More
The wider trends driving business travel recovery
News / Technology
The wider trends driving business travel recovery
By Linda Fox | March 10, 2022
Many large companies now say they will continue to offer more flexible working going forward enabling employees to choose whether they work from home or the office or both. Read More
OTA Insight buys Transparent in bid to cover full accommodation sector
News / Distribution
OTA Insight buys Transparent in bid to cover full accommodation sector
By Kevin May | March 10, 2022
The combination of the two brands is being positioned as a way of giving hotels and rental properties the opportunity to access data and business intel on their markets and competition. Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Michele Fitzpatrick of Eviivo
By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022
Since 2012, Michele Fitzpatrick has been CEO of U.K.-based Eviivo, which provides a cloud-based booking and property management platform. Read More
Four ways to help women win in STEM
Opinion / Technology
Four ways to help women win in STEM
By Sharon Doyle - Travelport | March 9, 2022
Despite the push for gender equality in STEM careers, women are still the minority in these fields. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but there are actions we can all take to balance the scales. Read More
Airbnb "closely evaluating" new host applications in Ukraine
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Airbnb "closely evaluating" new host applications in Ukraine
By Mitra Sorrells | March 9, 2022
With at least $2 million already paid to hosts of properties in Ukraine via Airbnb, the company says it is evaluating inquiries from new hosts more closely than it normally would. Read More
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