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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Alex Zoghlin of ATPCO
By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2021
Industry veteran Alex Zoghlin returns to travel as CEO of ATPCO - with ambitious plans for the 56-year-old company. Read More
What will dominate 2021 hospitality tech trends? Digitization and data
Opinion / Technology
What will dominate 2021 hospitality tech trends? Digitization and data
By Andrew Metcalfe - Guestline | January 6, 2021
The increased adoption of both data analysis and digitization will be driven by not only the need to manage operations correctly, but also the need to manage operations more efficiently. Read More
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News / Technology
International SOS successfully pilots digital health pass in Singapore
By WiT | January 5, 2021
Travelers can use the IOC AOKpass to verify health credentials at Changi Airport. Read More
VIDEO: Travel veterans Peluso and Jones on opportunities to emerge from COVID stronger
News / Online
VIDEO: Travel veterans Peluso and Jones on opportunities to emerge from COVID stronger
By Mitra Sorrells | December 23, 2020
Travelocity founder Terry Jones and former Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso reunited for a discussion with Phocuswright senior analyst Lorraine Sileo. Read More
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News / Technology
Sabre, HelloGbye partner to give TMCs AI automation services
By Mitra Sorrells | December 22, 2020
The integration of HelloGbye’s AI technology will enable Sabre’s TMC clients to automate responses to inbound booking requests.  Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: How digitization impacts costs, consistency and confidence in travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2020
A panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference on instilling confidence in travelers included executives from CitizenM, SITA and Beachy. Read More
What to expect from hotel tech in 2021
Opinion / Technology
What to expect from hotel tech in 2021
By Juan Carlos Abello - Nuvola | December 17, 2020
Technology will be one of the biggest tools at the hospitality industry’s disposal to enhance health and safety standards upon reopening and gaining the trust of travelers in 2021. Read More
How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery
News / Technology
How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery
By Jill Menze | December 16, 2020
Through its new Competency Partner program and work with organizations like Star Alliance, AWS is helping travel brands address new demands brought on by COVID-19. Read More
Uber steps back from autonomous vehicles, Amazon ready to drive in
News / Technology
Uber steps back from autonomous vehicles, Amazon ready to drive in
By Kevin May | December 9, 2020
Uber's decision to sell off its driverless car unit reverses a previous important strategy item to position the company for the future of transportation. But Amazon is ready to launch its Zoox... Read More
VIDEO: COVID-19’s impact on airline distribution
News / Distribution
VIDEO: COVID-19’s impact on airline distribution
By Jill Menze | December 9, 2020
At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of executives discussed how the pandemic has affected NDC adoption, the need for industry collaboration and more. Read More
InPhocus, episode 29 - A year like no other for travel startups
News / Startups
InPhocus, episode 29 - A year like no other for travel startups
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2020
To talk through the results of the annual State Of Startups report, we speak to Phocuswright's Mike Coletta who oversees the report each year. Read More
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News / Technology
Opportunities and challenges for travel brands using AI
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2020
In an online event hosted by DataArt, panelists from Sabre, BD4Travel, IDeaS, Mobi Systems, Norwegian Cruise Line, AirHelp and more discussed the outlook for AI in travel. Read More
LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro to boost guest relations service
News / Technology
LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro to boost guest relations service
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2020
    Dmbook Pro, acquired for an undisclosed fee, is a virtual hotel assistant which tracks operations within a property. Read More
Airport 2.0: The path to contactless
From Our Partners / Technology
Airport 2.0: The path to contactless
By Worldpay by FIS | December 3, 2020
With passengers aware of the perceived current risks associated with flying, airports are considering how they can help to rebuild customer confidence. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How Southwest is using COVID-19-related customer insights to accelerate pandemic recovery
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How Southwest is using COVID-19-related customer insights to accelerate pandemic recovery
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2020
Join us to learn how customer analytics can fuel growth for travel companies when leveraged to create more personalized and contextually relevant customer experiences. Read More
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