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News / Technology

VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the tech trends shaping the travel industry

By Jill Menze | November 26, 2019

At The Phocuswright Conference 2019, journalist Kara Swisher said recurring revenue bundles, augmented reality and transportation are trends to watch in the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on platforms, search and check-in issues

By Kevin May | November 22, 2019

Following a lengthy outburst about his check-in experience at a hotel, Glenn Fogel also had plenty to cover about what the company is trying to do. Read More

Interview / Technology

Brand Business - Norbert Richard Meinike of Blacklane

By Steven Lerner | November 22, 2019

Blacklane's Norbert Richard Meinke speaks with PhocusWire about his role as director of marketing. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2020: Coast Autonomous

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

Coast Autonomous is bringing low-speed driverless shuttle vehicles to different campuses, cities and airports around the world. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2020: Journera

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

Journera enables travel companies to leverage their data to create a more seamless experience. Read More

News / Online

Airport transportation marketplace Jayride raises $3.5M to build out product and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2019

Airport transfer marketplace Jayride has raised $3.5 million to develop its product and technology. Read More

News / Technology

Voi Technology raises $85M to expand e-scooter services in Europe

By Steven Lerner | November 12, 2019

This latest funding, a Series B round, brings the company’s current funding total to $137.9 million. Read More

News / Technology

The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood

By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019

Will the brands that dominate now still be there in a future still yet to be fully defined? Yes and no. That's why the next era for the digital travel economy promises to be such a thrilling ride... Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings survives SEO headwinds, reports financial growth

By Steven Lerner | November 8, 2019

Gross bookings increased 4% year-over-year to $25.3 billion, while net income soared 10% to $2 billion. Read More

News / Distribution

Despegar reports growth in bookings and revenue, optimism from recent partner agreements

By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2019

Argentina-based Despegar reports gross bookings up 26% and revenue up 19% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period a year earlier. Read More

News / Technology

Uber narrows losses in Q3, pledges profitability by 2021 and "magical company" aim

By Steven Lerner | November 5, 2019

The San Francisco-based rideshare company saw its revenue increase 30% year-over-year to $3.8 billion. Read More

News / Distribution

MakeMyTrip reports $181M in quarterly revenue, touts growing customer base

By Steven Lerner | November 4, 2019

The India-based online travel agency saw gross bookings grow 20.6% year-over-year to $1.5 billion, at the same time as cutting marketing expenses by 10.5% to $40.1 million. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Insurtech innovation can digitally transform the travel sector

By Patrick Young - Cover Genius | November 4, 2019

Digital transformation has the potential to radically reshape the world around us, from healthcare and government to banking and retail. But nowhere is the opportunity greater than in the travel sector. Read More

News / Online

Omio acquires fellow multi-modal platform Rome2rio

By Kevin May | October 31, 2019

Rome2rio had previously raised a modest $3.1 million in funding - a tiny amount compared to the larger Omio with its $300 million over the course of a number of rounds. Read More