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VIDEO: An investor on why everything is hot right now

By Kevin May | November 19, 2021

Despite the sector being on its knees for the majority of the last two years, VCs are considering the industry as a market of opportunity as COVID-19 restrictions ease and consumers look to venture out... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Hopper on fintech and the huge opportunity in travel

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2021

During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde discussed the size of the opportunity he sees in fintech. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: SPACs and the future of travel investing

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2021

During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, a session on SPACs put the spotlight on the benefits and pitfalls of using the mechanism to go public. Read More

News / Online

Google highlights travel trends that will shape travel in 2022

By Jill Menze | November 16, 2021

According to the online search giant, travel will become more meaningful, inclusive and purposeful moving into 2022. Read More

Opinion / Online

What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 16, 2021

Now that Kaufer has announced his retirement, Tripadvisor must look forward and hire a replacement to take the company through this next era of the web. Read More

News / Startups

Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2022

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality that we think will make a mark next year. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: NDC still means different things to different people

By PhocusWire | November 12, 2021

Many now admit that, perhaps in that initial phase, IATA mis-sold NDC, with one of the criticisms levelled at its development being too much talk of costs. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Trip.com Group on recovery investment strategies

By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2021

In an interview during WiT Experience Singapore 2021, Trip.com Group co-founder and executive chairman James Liang says the company is ready to return to a growth mindset. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021

A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Michelle McKinney Frymire of CWT

By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2021

Michelle McKinney Frymire became CEO of CWT in May 2021. She joined the company in 2019 after prior leadership roles at Starwood Vacation Ownership, Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb updates add host protections, automatic translations

By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2021

The company says the more than 50 updates are based on input from hosts and guests and in response to changes brought on by the pandemic. Read More

News / Distribution

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for aviation executives

By PhocusWire | November 9, 2021

A panel this year, focusing on airline retailing and distribution, features Cory Garner (T2RL), Vajid Jafri (Onriva), Traci Mercer (Sabre) and Alex Zoghlin (ATPCO). Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: SiteMinder on how it went public during a pandemic

By Kevin May | November 9, 2021

We spoke to CEO Sankar Narayan, who took over from co-founder and managing director Mike Ford three years ago, at the end of the its first day of trading as a public company. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer to retire after two decades at helm

By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2021

Tripadvisor announced the news in tandem with its financial report for the third quarter of 2021. Kaufer says he will remain in his position until a successor is named. Read More