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Autonomous vehicles and natural language processing on travel's 2021 watchlist

By Linda Fox | December 9, 2020

A report from Lux Research tips 12 technologies to watch in 2021, with the travel industry already beginning to deploy a number of them. Read More

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Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech

By Kevin May | 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. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector

By Vivi Cahyadi - AltoVita | 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. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Volara - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020

By PhocusWire | November 24, 2020

The travel and hospitality communications platform for the post-pandemic era. Read More

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VIDEO: How aviation can unravel itself from travel's deepest crisis

By Kevin May | 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... Read More

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Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing

By Mitra Sorrells | 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. Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Nancy Rademaker of Nexxworks

By PhocusWire | 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. Read More

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Spotta nets $1.2M to bring its hotel pest control tech to new markets

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2020

Spotta has raised a seed round to put towards expansion and the launch of new services. Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 28 - Michael Driedger of Operto

By PhocusWire | 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. Read More

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Changi Airport, Accenture create "digital factory" to improve airport experience and operations

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2020

Changi Airport Group and Accenture operate a “digital factory” in the airport to improve the traveler experience and airport operations. Read More

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Smart hotel specialist Xie Zhu Technology overcomes "capital winter" to raise $37M

By Steven Lerner | 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. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Airports in 2020 and beyond - it's not just all about the airlines

By Benoit Verbaere - SITA | 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. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2020: Coast Autonomous

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

Coast Autonomous is bringing low-speed driverless shuttle vehicles to different campuses, cities and airports around the world. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood

By PhocusWire | 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... Read More

Opinion / Technology

When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong

By Sam Kamel - iinside | 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. Read More

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