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News / Technology
How smart tourism developments in Thailand can help attract visitors
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2019
Investment in infrastructure - especially tech-led - is needed for Thailand to keep maintaining its current tourism growth trajectory. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 2 - Aaron Gowell of SilverRail Technologies
Interview / Distribution
How I Got Here, episode 2 - Aaron Gowell of SilverRail Technologies
By Kevin May | August 29, 2019
Aaron Gowell is an outspoken and realistic CEO who knows the challenges of any business trying to tackle the complex world of rail technology. Read More
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News / Online
My Method... How Google's tailored ads helped Eurostar reach potential customers
By Becky Power - Google | August 23, 2019
PhocusWire asked Becky Power, sector director for travel at Google, to talk through how the search giant helped Eurostar deliver relevant ads to customers in direct response to search queries. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 1 - Gareth Williams of Skyscanner
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 1 - Gareth Williams of Skyscanner
By Kevin May | August 22, 2019
For the debut of the How I Got Here weekly podcast, hosted by PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak from Mozio, we talk to Gareth Williams, one of the co-founders, ex CEO and now chairperson at... Read More
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News / Technology
Inflight VR looks to fresh funding to bring more travel companies on board
By Linda Fox | August 21, 2019
The funding comes from existing shareholders Motu Investors and CBC Investments while two new investors also came on board. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wapanda wants to give control back to riders and NYC taxis
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wapanda wants to give control back to riders and NYC taxis
By Jill Menze | August 20, 2019
The Wapanda app connects consumers with ride-share companies as well as New York City taxis and lets them negotiate on fares. Read More
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News / Technology
Could digital ID be the key to achieving a frictionless travel experience?
By Mitra Sorrells | August 19, 2019
Amadeus traveler ID innovation manager Laurent Conjat says digital identity is coming and will add efficiency and remove friction at every step of the traveler's journey.  Read More
RV sharing site PaulCamper raises €7M
News / Startups
European RV-sharing platform PaulCamper raises €7M for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2019
Berlin-based RV sharing site PaulCamper has raised €7 million in Series A funding. Read More
Booking Holdings q2 2019 earnings
News / Online
Booking Holdings integrates brands, develops payment capabilities in quest for “connected trip”
By Mitra Sorrells | August 7, 2019
Booking Holdings reports positive financial results as it works toward what CEO Glenn Fogel called the "connected trip." Read More
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News / Technology
Uber and Lyft are dominating business travel expense claims
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2019
The suppliers that top business travel expense claims include Uber, Starbucks and Lyft according to Certify. Read More
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News / Online
MakeMyTrip narrows operating losses after growth across air, hotels and bus divisions
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2019
Group chairman and chief executive Deep Kalra hailed “strong business growth” in the “peak travel quarter” despite softer domestic demand. Read More
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News / Online
India, part 4: Ebix CEO Robin Raina on his big plans to disrupt travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2019
Ebix is not a well-known company in the global travel industry, but Robin Raina plans to change that – and fast. Read More
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
News / Online
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
By Kevin May | July 25, 2019
Leading the Series B round is Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund, with Yes VC also participating for the first time. Read More
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News / Startups
TravelPerk shakes up business travel with new refund option for cancelled bookings
By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019
TravelPerk's new FlexiPerk option gives companies a 90% refund on cancelled bookings. Read More
Trivago Q2 2019 earnings
News / Online
Trivago returns to referral revenue growth, ticks four consecutive quarters of profitability
By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019
Trivago is on the upswing in the first half of 2019, with increased profitability and a return to positive referral revenue growth. Read More
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