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News / Distribution

Airbnb seeks to help local tourism as cross-border travel remains uncertain

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2020

Airbnb is working with tourist organizations and governments to help bring local travel back to pre-COVID levels, recognizing that domestic is going to come first. Read More

Opinion / Online

You will travel after COVID-19 - but it won’t be the same

By Avi Meir - TravelPerk | April 2, 2020

From crossing borders to selecting insurance to considering air quality, travel will look very different once "normality" resumes. Read More

News / Distribution

Aviation body says coronavirus could bankrupt most airlines in three months

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2020

The membership organization is calling for urgent “coordinated” government and industry action in light of the impact of coronavirus on the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Swiss startup Viselio lands €2.8M in funding for expansion, software development

By Steven Lerner | February 28, 2020

Automated visa service provider Viselio has raised 3 million Swiss francs (about €2.8 million) to expand into new markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Viselio - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | December 28, 2018

Viselio is a digital visa service, cutting the time to apply for a visa from several hours to just a couple of minutes. Read More

News / Technology

New app aims to boost tourism in Puerto Rico, nearly one year after Hurricane Maria

By Mitra Sorrells | August 24, 2018

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is partnering with hotel operations platform ALICE and Roca Marketing to bolster tourism on the island by enhancing communications between hotels and tourists. Read More

News / Online

Uber told it's a taxi company, not a web service

By Kevin May | December 20, 2017

Uber can be treated the same as any other transport service, and therefore subject to rules and regulations as other taxi firms. Read More

Notated News / Technology

PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Nine unstoppable tech moves

By Bernard Marr - LinkedIn | December 19, 2017

The speed of change in technology over the past few years has been astonishing - with applications of it related to many areas of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Read More

News / Technology

Uber to offer panic buttons in bid to improve emergency response

By Nick Vivion | February 5, 2015

In response to last year's reported rape of a passenger in India, Uber will offer a panic button within the app for improved emergency response in that country. The announcement is a swift response Read More

News / Online

New technology targets fake IDs in bid to help Interpol catch criminals and fraudsters

By Nick Vivion | July 30, 2013

International intelligence agency Interpol has implemented new technology in a bid to identify fraudulent IDs and prevent illegal movement across borders. Read More

News / Online

Visitation to the United States hits all-time record

By Nick Vivion | July 1, 2013

The US Department of Commerce has released their latest report, showing a record surge in visitation to the United States in 2012. Read More

News / Online

Advanced Passport Control promises a technological fix for long immigration lines

By Nick Vivion | May 10, 2013

The United State Border Control has implemented new technology aimed at reducing lines and increasing the efficiency of the United States border crossing process. Read More

News / Online

Are governments finally getting it right with travel advice on the web?

By Viewpoints | March 26, 2013

The new UK government travel advice pages from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office were launched this week. Read More

News / Online

How technology and some smart thinking can help with the safety of travellers

By Viewpoints | April 20, 2012

With 2012 seemingly quieter for the industry in terms of major travel shocks around the world, it would be easy to forget about a part of the ecosystem that travellers find important. Read More