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VIDEO: Kyte on being different with airline distribution tech

By PhocusWire | November 24, 2021

It's been a strange time for the airline distribution ecosystem, as software companies have jockeyed behind the scenes for change amid a 20-month period of near-shutdown for the sector. Read More

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Booking Holdings acquires ETraveli Group for €1.6 billion

By Kevin May | November 23, 2021

Existing owner CVC Capital Partners has owned the Sweden-based ETraveli Group since 2017. Read More

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Peek secures $80M Series C round led by ex-Airbnb exec

By Jill Menze | November 23, 2021

The round, which brings the tours and activities platform’s total funding to more than $100 million, was led by Laurence Tosi’s WestCap and Goldman Sachs. Read More

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VIDEO: Tourism Australia on staying optimistic amid the travel shutdown

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, Tourism Australia’s Jackie Dunfee explains how the destination has remained top of mind for travelers. Read More

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Tripadvisor in transition as CEO, top exec prepare to depart

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021

Following news of CEO Steve Kaufer's departure and his appearance at The Phocuswright Conference, it was confirmed Lindsay Nelson is also leaving Tripadvisor. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel

By PhocusWire | November 22, 2021

This session at The Phocuswright Conference is an uncomfortable listen for any brand or executive who knows they could and should be doing better around sustainability. Read More

News / Startups

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

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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