Food and Dining

News / Online

Uber sees revenue gains, profitability for delivery business

By Jill Menze | February 9, 2022

For Q4 2021, Uber revenue climbed 83% to $5.8 billion, while its delivery business reached adjusted EBITDA profitability. Read More

News / Startups

TheUp touts hospitality super app development with £7M investment

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2022

London-based TheUp, which started as mobile phone charging business ChargeUp, before pivoting to a mobile order and pay application, ServedUp, wants to create a “super app” for hospitality. Read More

News / Distribution

Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry

By Jill Menze | December 2, 2021

Moving into 2022, airlines will need to focus on convenience and predictability to meet consumer demands. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: YouTip - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2021

Enterprise level digital tipping system for an emerging cashless society; more money for workers, more convenience for guests. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Youtip

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Youtip is a specialty payments company that facilitates digital tipping and financial wellness for employees. Read More

News / Technology

Butler Hospitality nabs $35M to grow hotel “ghost kitchen” concept

By Jill Menze | October 28, 2021

The Series B round brings the total funding of Butler Hospitality – one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2019 – to $55 million. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor's rejected or removed reviews are increasing in number

October 27, 2021

The company says the two million reviews in question represent about 9% of all submissions, with almost one million of those judged to be fraudulent. Read More

News / Online

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

Opinion / Online

Neverending tourism and how it can drive recovery

By Digital Innovation in Tourism Observatory - Politecnico di Milano | September 17, 2021

Neverending tourism concept identifies the extension of the travel experience in time and space, made possible by digital solutions. Read More

Opinion / Online

Tackling unconscious bias in travel marketing

By Lizzy Duffy Anderson - Sparkloft Media | September 13, 2021

We know it helps everyone to see themselves in an advertisement to better imagine a meaningful and momentous vacation. Yet, far‐too‐often, there’s something missing. Read More

News / Online

Travel + Leisure debuts travel subscription service

By Jill Menze | September 8, 2021

Called Travel + Leisure Club, the subscription service offers members access to preferred pricing, concierge services, exclusive experiences and a magazine subscription for $9.95 per month. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How 3D robots can aid hotels amid labor shortages

By David Chen - Orbbec | August 23, 2021

Robots are some of the most impactful forms of hospitality technology hoteliers can invest in to maintain efficiency, serve guests and aid understaffed operations. Read More

Opinion / Technology

As consumers gear up for open banking are we now ready for open traveler?

By Tony Evans - TProfile | August 19, 2021

Open traveler models could spur action in other markets, by encouraging traveles to look at other third party providers offering products such as financial services and payment options. Read More

News / Online

SoftBank invests $1.7B into South Korean travel platform Yanolja

By Jill Menze | July 16, 2021

According to Yanolja, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the company achieved both net growth and gains in operating profit last year. Read More