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Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech
By Kevin May
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December 7, 2020
The round brings the total invested in U.S.-based Forter to $225 million over five rounds, with its most recent being a $50 million Series D via March Capital.
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How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector
By Vivi Cahyadi - AltoVita
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December 1, 2020
Although technology has transformed the operation and distribution of hotel and vacation rental sectors, there's one area left to be connected: the $50 billion temporary housing market.
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VIDEO: Volara - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
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November 24, 2020
The travel and hospitality communications platform for the post-pandemic era.
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VIDEO: How aviation can unravel itself from travel's deepest crisis
By Kevin May
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October 19, 2020
Speaking at Phocuswright Europe 2020, Sergio Colella (SITA) and Rafael Schvartzman (IATA) discuss shifting trends that they need to navigate quickly, new standards and technical...
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Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing
By Mitra Sorrells
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September 17, 2020
While cruising remains on hold for many lines, companies are finding news ways to add contactless solutions into the guest experience to minimize risk in the future.
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Nancy Rademaker of Nexxworks
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August 21, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Nancy Rademaker, partner at Nexxworks, one of Europe's leading consultancies looking at digital transformation and business strategy.
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Spotta nets $1.2M to bring its hotel pest control tech to new markets
By Linda Fox
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July 30, 2020
Spotta has raised a seed round to put towards expansion and the launch of new services.
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How I Got Here, episode 28 - Michael Driedger of Operto
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March 12, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire talk with Micheal Driedger, co-founder and CEO of Canada-based Operto, about bringing high-end tech to private accommodation and hotels.
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Changi Airport, Accenture create "digital factory" to improve airport experience and operations
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 11, 2020
Changi Airport Group and Accenture operate a “digital factory” in the airport to improve the traveler experience and airport operations.
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Smart hotel specialist Xie Zhu Technology overcomes "capital winter" to raise $37M
By Steven Lerner
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January 17, 2020
Xie Zhu Technology says it will use the funding for technology research and development, expanding into new markets in Southeast Asia and to prepare for a potential IPO in 2020.
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Airports in 2020 and beyond - it's not just all about the airlines
By Benoit Verbaere - SITA
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December 24, 2019
Over the next decade, we will witness an exponentially accelerated pace of change as digital native passengers and airport staff embrace transformative technologies.
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Hot 25 Startups 2020: Coast Autonomous
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November 18, 2019
Coast Autonomous is bringing low-speed driverless shuttle vehicles to different campuses, cities and airports around the world.
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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood
By PhocusWire
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November 8, 2019
Will the brands that dominate now still be there in a future still yet to be fully defined? Yes and no. That's why the next era for the digital travel economy promises to be such a thrilling ride...
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When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong
By Sam Kamel - iinside
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October 9, 2019
Rather than dramatically ringing the death knell for LiDAR, Musk's comments earlier this year merely underscore the fact that LiDAR has an awareness issue, no pun intended.
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VIDEO: IBM on airlines needing to maximize how they use data
By Kevin May
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September 25, 2019
Airlines are sitting on mountains of data, but they - as passenger requirements and technology improve - are perhaps not getting the most out of it.
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