Group Travel

What happens when travelers find tours too authentic?
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What happens when travelers find tours too authentic?
By Morgan Hines | February 26, 2024
An “authentic” experience that included a fried dog in a local market set off a lively discussion of what responsibilities tour operators — and travelers — bear when encountering unfamiliar cultures. Read More
Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
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Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more efficient and creates personalized meeting and event space booking engines for properties. Read More
Joyned receives $8M in funding
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Joyned receives $8M in funding
By Morgan Hines | January 31, 2024
Joyned enables online travel agencies, hotels and other booking sites to offer group travel planning and booking on their websites, to create a seamless and collaborative booking process.  Read More
TourRadar, Kimkim on shifts and opportunities in multi-day trips
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TourRadar, Kimkim on shifts and opportunities in multi-day trips
By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2024
In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio, TourRadar chief marketing officer Christian Wolters and Kimkim founder Joost Schreve discussed their marketing strategies, sustainability efforts and how they... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: FlyMeOut is an invitation-only "social travel" club
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: FlyMeOut is an invitation-only "social travel" club
By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2024
FlyMeOut is an invitation-only travel matchmaking-platform that brings together people with shared interests and preferences to embark on adventures together. Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
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Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
As Phocuswright analysts look ahead, they share a myriad of predictions for 2024 including some regarding business travel, pricing and much more. Read More
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More
HomeToGo announces largest majority stake acquisition to date
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HomeToGo announces largest majority stake acquisition to date
By Linda Fox | December 18, 2023
HomeToGo announces it has acquired a majority stake in KMW Reisen GmbH and Super Urlaub GmbH in an effort to bolster its marketplace with themed travel package options. Read More
Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
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Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023
As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More
Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
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Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
By Morgan Hines | December 1, 2023
Trip.com Group believes Amazon Web Services could help it to enhance the global travel experience. Read More
Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership
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Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership
By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2023
The companies are aiming to bring artificial intelligence-powered travel planning to airlines and hotels across the globe. Read More
WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe
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WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2023
The company is present in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain and said its “strategic goal is to solidify its foothold in its five current markets and expand its presence across Europe" before... Read More
Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI
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Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 17, 2023
Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the travel industry heads enter the AI race. Read More
5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
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5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2023
Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
SquadTrip’s B2B software-as-a-service helps travel agents save time managing group with an all-in-one marketing, booking and payment platform. Read More
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