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News / Online

How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement

By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022

Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More

News / Startups

ResortPass lands $26M to expand "daycation" access globally

By Kathryn Walson | November 30, 2022

The round was co-led by Declaration Partners and 14W, with participation from existing lead investor CRV and new investors including celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Alba. Read More

News / Technology

Brussels Airport acquires Jetpack, expands data capabilities

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022

Belgium-based Jetpack, which launched in 2017 and has worked with Brussels Airport for several years, helps companies improve processes and speed up innovation by turning data into usable insights. Read More

News / Online

Blueground acquires Brazilian proptech startup Tabas

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022

The acquisition, the first for Blueground, enables the company to enter the Latin American market. Read More

News / Technology

SHR acquires hotel tech provider Avvio

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022

Founded in 2002, Avvio launched an artificial intelligence-powered booking engine in 2017, Allora, that provides personalized offers to guests from booking through check-in. Read More

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News / Startups

The Phocuswright Conference 2022 Innovation: Summit and Launch winners

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2022

Four startups came out on top in Phocuswright's Launch and Summit competitions at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

Economic uncertainty clouds analysts' travel outlook

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2022

Three Wall Street analysts share their outlook for the travel industry during the Street Talk panel at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Startups

UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform

By Jill Menze | November 16, 2022

Founded in 2021, Silkhaus provides property owners with digital tools to monetize and manage their properties as short-term rentals. Read More

News / Startups

Deal Engine secures $5.3M to simplify travel refunds and changes

By Kathryn Walson | November 15, 2022

Deal Engine’s platform automates refund and change operations for airlines, online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Nectar

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022

Nectar provides specialized financing solutions for professional short-term rental and commercial real estate owners, managers and investors. Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality that we think will make a mark next year. Read More

News / Online

New initiative forms to foster collaboration on climate change

By Kathryn Walson | November 14, 2022

The global TT4T initiative aims to engage the travel tech community in developing new solutions, which will be pilot-tested and refined through destination-level partners. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Startups for 2022

By Kathryn Walson | November 11, 2022

In preparation for Tuesday's publication of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, we checked in with the companies that made the cut one year ago. Read More