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Airline execs push back on tech naivete claims

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2021

Airline industry figures believe carriers are moving to modern technology such as cloud as they look to match the experience of online retailers. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2021

This year's panel focusing on tours, activities and experiences features Blanca Menchaca (BeMyGuest), Christian Watts (Magpie) and Luuc Elzinga (Tiqets). Read More

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Selfbook raises $25M in quest to reinvent hotel payments

By Mitra Sorrells | October 26, 2021

Selfbook says its software enables hotels to accept one-click payments on their websites while eliminating fraud and reducing chargebacks. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: Elude helps travelers find and book trips based on budget

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2021

Elude takes a budget-first approach to booking travel, surfacing customizable trip packages to users that fit within their desired price range. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Urban air mobility may not hit travel at a massive scale

By PhocusWire | October 22, 2021

There is no doubt that UAM is likely to become a fixture in the world of travel and transportation in the medium to long term. But to what degree is uncertain. Read More

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Viator tests new commission rate, raising skepticism with operators

By Jill Menze | October 22, 2021

Called Accelerate, Viator’s new program allows tour operators to pay to boost their visibility. Some are questioning the strategy. Read More

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FlixMobility acquires Greyhound for $78M

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2021

The initial deal is worth $46 million, with a further deferred consideration of $32 million to U.K.-based First Group. Read More

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Moving beyond the PNR in corporate travel

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2021

The corporate travel landscape could see significant change if plug and play micro-services gain traction, according to some travel buyers, managers tech suppliers. Read More

News / Online

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for financial analysts

By PhocusWire | October 21, 2021

This year's Street Talk panel features Helane Becker (Cowen), Jed Kelly (Oppenheimer & Co) and Mark Mahaney (Evercore). Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Quest for the ultimate travel retail experience

By PhocusWire | October 20, 2021

A panel at ATPCO's recent event looks at how as cross-border travel picks up and airlines and channels vie for customers, many are accelerating efforts to modernize their customer experience. Read More

News / Online

Hopper buys PlacePass, moves into tours and activities

By Kevin May | October 19, 2021

PlacePass has a consumer-facing booking service but the company is perhaps best known as the engine behind Marriott's Bonvoy Tours and Activities platform. Read More

News / Online

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for Peter Kern

By PhocusWire | October 19, 2021

Kern oversees a portfolio of brands such as Expedia, Vrbo, Hotels.com and Trivago, as well as a number of B2B services including Expedia Group Media Solutions and Expedia Group Partner Solutions. Read More

News / Online

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - a renaissance is here

By PhocusWire | October 18, 2021

Business leaders now have some choices to make - decisions and shifts in strategy that will help shape travel for the years ahead in both positive and fundamental ways. Read More

News / Technology

Willingness to use apps, share health data increasing as travel opens

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2021

Ninety-seven percent of respondents to an Amadeus survey say technology will increase their confidence to travel, up from 91% in February and 84% in September 2020. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Criticizing airlines is easy, changing them will be harder

By PhocusWire | October 15, 2021

The first step by airlines must be an acceptance that there needs to be a root and branch makeover of the sector's fundamental infrastructure. Read More

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