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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Gimmonix - Phocuswright Conference Launch Innovator
By Kathryn Walson | December 16, 2022
When it launches in the first quarter of 2023, the Kodo platform will allow companies to easily share data with one another, track mutual performance and set common goals. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper CEO on social commerce, sustainability and customer focus
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2022
In conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde explains how the company's social commerce efforts are the key to its future growth. Read More
Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
News / Technology
Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
The investment in Mews is led by Kinnevik and the growth equity business of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Read More
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Video: Meta on how travel brands can use Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2022
Meta's director and travel industry manager, Sanjay Bhatia, offers tips for travel brands on how to create relationships with customers through social media. Read More
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News / Online
Property management system Sihot acquires hardware provider Addipos
By Kathryn Walson | December 15, 2022
Sihot has collaborated with Addipos for years to deliver point-of-sale hardware and software for resorts, hotel chains, campsites, hostels and other properties. Read More
Hotel Manager lands £1M for modular hotel tech platform
News / Startups
Hotel Manager lands £1M for modular hotel tech platform
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2022
Fuel Ventures led the investment in the U.K.-based company while Pitchdrive VC, CORE angels Lisbon, Boost Fund and Startupist Ventures also participated. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
How hotels and DMOs can respond to shifting perceptions of sustainability
By Scott Falconer - Amadeus | December 14, 2022
Hotels and destination management organizations need to keep up to date in areas such as sustainability when planning for the future and engage with changing consumer demand. Read More
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News / Technology
Blockskye, Arise and Dtravel on blockchain in action for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022
Blockchain-based travel systems are no longer a "someday" but are being used today. Executives from three companies using this technology explain the benefits. Read More
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News / Online
Journera launches new destination marketing solution
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022
 Journera Audiences uses first-party airline and hotel data so destination marketers can create strategies based on historical and future bookings.   Read More
Video: Allianz Partners on tapping into consumer trends
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Video: Allianz Partners on tapping into consumer trends
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2022
Allianz Partners CEO Jeff Wright discusses how the company is ensuring insurance products and services fit consumer needs. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Video: Vervotech - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2022
Founded in 2018, Vervotech wants to simplify the complex hotel distribution industry with its automated hotel and room mapping solutions. Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Amadeus - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2022
The Amadeus Traveler Centric Platform provides a new, collaborative way for travel brands to share insights on the traveler journey and humanize the traveler’s experience. Read More
Energy costs seen as biggest challenge for European hotels
News / Online
Energy costs seen as biggest challenge for European hotels
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2022
The Booking.com European Accommodation Barometer 2022, carried out by Statista, reveals that 80% of hoteliers rate the energy crisis as their biggest concern across all 10 countries in the report. Read More
cabana funding round
News / Startups
Cabana fuels growth with $3M in fresh funding
By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022
Founded in 2019, the “mobile hotel” company was named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Video: Flight Centre on how its acquisition strategy helps drive innovation
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2022
Flight Centre Travel Group chief experience officer John Morhous explains how the company’s strategic acquisitions help it create innovative products that meet the needs of its customers. Read More
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