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Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners
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Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2023
Eleven companies presented in Phocuswright Innovation Launch and the winners represent the most promising of this elite group. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Boddy
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Boddy
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Boddy is a global marketplace that connects physical and digital wellness experiences with health-conscious travelers. Read More
Phocuswright taps innovative founders for scholarship honors
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Phocuswright taps innovative founders for scholarship honors
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2023
Phocuswright has selected Dana Le, founder and CEO of Wander Health, and ZaNiheza founder and CEO Charles Shima as recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship.   Read More
Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
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Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023
Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the travel industry growing — while helping to save the planet?   Read More
Google to join sustainable aviation fuel program
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Google to join sustainable aviation fuel program
By Derek Catron | August 15, 2023
The program, headed by American Express Global Business Travel and Shell Aviation, also includes Aon, Bank of America, Delta, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue and Japan Airlines.   Read More
Travel needs “to join forces” to meet climate challenges
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Travel needs “to join forces” to meet climate challenges
By Derek Catron | July 28, 2023
Looking to customers to make sacrifices won’t be enough to help travel reach the industry’s sustainability goals, a panel of experts at Phocuswright Europe said.   Read More
Boddy gets $2.2M to connect travelers with wellness activities
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Boddy gets $2.2M to connect travelers with wellness activities
By Mitra Sorrells | July 13, 2023
Boddy operates a consumer-facing website and partners with hotels, airlines and online travel agencies to enable travelers to book wellness experiences in cities around the world. Read More
Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices
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Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices
By Derek Catron | June 22, 2023
The Berlin-based climate tech startup intends to use the funding for technology research and development and new hires to meet customer demand.   Read More
Today’s demand won’t define tomorrow’s travelers
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Today’s demand won’t define tomorrow’s travelers
By Derek Catron | May 11, 2023
A panel at Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Americas conference discussed why strong consumer appetite for travel doesn’t relieve industry leaders from preparing for a more sustainable future.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel
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STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023
Along with self-service search, users can fill out a form with their interests to receive customized recommendations from CalmGetaways. Read More
Campsited employee perk
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Campsited launches company-perk program for work in nature
By Kathryn Walson | March 7, 2023
Founded in 2014 in Dublin, Campsited says it vets properties for Wi-Fi availability and suitable working and living amenities. Read More
Hurricane hotel damage
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As travel trends up, so do climate goal challenges
By Derek Catron | March 1, 2023
 A new report from the Travel Foundation charts a course for a growing travel sector to meet climate change goals – but it won’t be painless. Read More
Remote work needs attention in security policies
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Remote work needs attention in security policies
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | November 23, 2022
A vast majority of travelers say their employers prioritize their health, safety and security on business trips, although a much smaller percentage said they feel supported in remote working situations. Read More
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Wheel the World wins Phocuswright/WiT pitch event
By PhocusWire | October 5, 2022
Wheel the World will now participate in the Summit pitch event during The Phocuswright Conference in November. Read More
Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
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Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
By Ralph Colunga - SAP Concur | September 22, 2022
Here's how employers can preserve employee mental health in business travel programs - which also helps attract and retain talent during a pivotal time for companies. Read More