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News / Online
Daytrip gets €1M, aims to overtake Uber in countries served
By Steven Lerner | January 27, 2020
Daytrip, a platform that connects travelers with local drivers, received the investment as part of an ongoing Series A round. Read More
How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change
News / Online
How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020
The corporate travel community is tackling climate change with a focus on education, open dialogues and reducing carbon by traveling less. Read More
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News / Distribution
Consumers plan to fly less as climate change concerns hit home
By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020
Research from the European Investment Bank reveals consumers plan to reduce their flying. Read More
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News / Online
TripActions moves deeper into Europe with investment from Lufthansa Group
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020
TripActions will actively pursue clients in Europe with the help of Lufthansa Group. Read More
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News / Technology
Joby Aviation raises $590M for electric air taxi, hurdles remain for widespread adoption
By Jill Menze | January 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation led the Series C round, bringing Joby Aviation's total funding to $720 million. Read More
The Future of Travel Experience: Digital overhaul, from air to rail
Interview / Online
The Future of Travel Experience: Digital overhaul, from air to rail
By Jeff Katz - Journera | January 17, 2020
In his series of interviews with industry leaders, Jeff Katz talks to Richard Anderson, CEO of Amtrak and former CEO of Delta Air Lines. Read More
Booking.com launches CityBook as test app for destination tools and services
News / Online
Booking.com launches CityBook as test app for destination tools and services
By Kevin May | January 16, 2020
The app, known as CityBook, is a "digital guide" for destinations that will combine content, planning tools such as maps, navigation and experiences. Read More
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News / Online
Industry veteran launches new boutique OTA
By Mitra Sorrells | January 16, 2020
Industry veteran Jeff Klee is launching a new online travel agency, Qtrip, that will eventually replace his original site, CheapAir. Read More
Travel and tourism organizations push for action on climate emergency
News / Distribution
Travel and tourism organizations push for action on climate emergency
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2020
Travel companies and organizations have joined forces to take steps to reduce carbon emissions, while a report assesses the total impact of a holiday from transport to food. Read More
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News / Distribution
Omio launches in North America with 20 partners, 23,000 routes
By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2020
Omio is adding routes in the United States and Canada to its multimodal transportation platform. Read More
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News / Online
MakeMyTrip takes next step in quest to become travel super app
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2020
MakeMyTrip now displays destination videos with booking links in its mobile apps, as part of its effort to be a travel super app. Read More
VIDEO: OAG on travel startups, access to data and connecting the dots for everyone
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: OAG on travel startups, access to data and connecting the dots for everyone
January 2, 2020
Data and travel are merging at a pace unlike anything the market has seen before - something that should excite every corner of the industry. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Trip Ninja - Summit interview Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2019
Trip Ninja is a provider in multi-city flight technology, working with online travel agencies to improve search and booking of air tickets.  Read More
REPORT: Growth in intermodal transport
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REPORT: Growth in intermodal transport
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2019
In this report, produced in association with FromAtoB, we look at the factors driving growth in intermodal transport as well as the hurdles yet to overcome. Read More
The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
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The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
By PhocusWire | December 27, 2019
Over the course of the last 12 months we have recorded over 150 interviews on camera, spanning four events and including one-to-one interviews, panels, innovator profiles and special episodes... Read More
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