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News / Technology
Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India
By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022
An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile. Read More
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News / Online
How is travel adapting to the subscription economy?
By Phocuswright Research | October 7, 2022
More and more travel brands are exploring subscription offerings as a way to generate revenue and improve customer retention. Read More
WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight
News / Online
WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight
By Luke Clark - CP5 | October 7, 2022
The travel industry is readying for a more meaningful dialogue with the traveling public around sustainability. Read More
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News / Startups
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
How travel brands can boost their “loyalty dividend”
Opinion / Online
How travel brands can boost their “loyalty dividend”
By Emily Weiss & Liselotte De Maar - Accenture | October 5, 2022
Accenture offers tips for travel companies on how to ensure their loyalty programs are relevant, valuable and profitable.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: GauVendi brings dynamic and feature-based inventory management to hotels
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: GauVendi brings dynamic and feature-based inventory management to hotels
By Jill Menze | October 4, 2022
Founded in 2020, GauVendi is a sales and revenue system for hospitality companies that focuses on dynamic and feature-based inventory management. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Four scenarios for the future of travel
By Wolfgang Krips - Amadeus | October 4, 2022
Amadeus presents four potential macroeconomic scenarios and what they might mean for the travel industry going forward. Read More
Chain4Travel reaps €5.2M in Camino crypto token sale
News / Distribution
Chain4Travel reaps €5.2M in Camino crypto token sale
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2022
The company, which aims to establish a blockchain-based ecosystem for trading between travel companies and consumers, set a goal of selling 50 million tokens by September 23. Read More
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Event / Online
operation optimization how tech integrations changing future of revenue management
October 3, 2022
This free webinar will provides hoteliers with an understanding of what Cendyn calls the "revenue optimization trifecta" and how it can increase efficiencies and optimize demand.  On Demand
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News / Technology
The new ways cybercriminals are attacking travel companies
By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022
Credit cards, reward programs and even the metaverse are potential vulnerabilities for travel companies. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Balancing brand engagement for Gen Z, millennial and Gen X travelers
By Alison Winch - CodeGen | October 3, 2022
Travel companies should prepare for the post-digital era and develop creative strategies to engage customers across generations.  Read More
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News / Online
Japan’s Rakuten Travel gears up for return of international visitors
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2022
Japan reopens to mass tourism next week, but it is expected to be several years before the country's gross travel bookings surpass 2019 levels.   Read More
In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
By Jill Menze | September 30, 2022
Rajesh Magow is co-founder and Group CEO of India’s MakeMyTrip. He previously served as CEO of the online travel company's India business before assuming the role in 2020. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Skipper’s sales platform drives direct bookings for hotels
By Kathryn Walson | September 29, 2022
Skipper aims to give independent hotel owners the sales platform they need to compete with large chains and online travel agencies. Read More
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News / Online
Guesty nabs two hospitality software companies in continued acquisition spree
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2022
The new acquisitions bring Spain-based vacation rental software company Kigo and Australian property management software company HiRUM Software Solutions under Guesty’s umbrella. Read More
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