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Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America
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Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America
By Jill Menze | September 25, 2018
Attraction pass provider Leisure Pass Group is opening up its custom management platform, known as... Read More
Phocuswright Women's Leadership Initiative
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Phocuswright launches Women’s Leadership Initiative
By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2018
“The Future of Work” will be the topic of the inaugural Women’s Leadership Initiative session at the... Read More
QOTW: Something about meaning more than money
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QOTW: Something about meaning more than money
By PhocusWire | September 21, 2018
Quote from Sam Bruce, co-founder of Much Better Adventures, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
tripadvisor plots social network
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TripAdvisor plots social network, goes all-in on personalization
By Jill Menze | September 18, 2018
TripAdvisor is betting big on social media with the launch of “the new TripAdvisor” - a revamp of the... Read More
QOTW: Something about getting locked up
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QOTW: Something about getting locked up
By PhocusWire | September 14, 2018
Quote from Brad Young, vice president, associate general counsel, at TripAdvisor, in an article on... Read More
TripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a "landmark ruling"
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TripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a "landmark ruling"
By Jill Menze | September 12, 2018
The owner of a fraudulent reviews business has been sentenced to prison and fined in what TripAdvisor... Read More
Research Spotlight: Do bots have a bright future?
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Research Spotlight: Do bots have a bright future?
By Jill Menze | September 11, 2018
Once heralded as the Next Big Thing, chatbots seemed a promising solution for travel brands looking to... Read More
Emirates boss reverses GDS criticism, yet sees role for blockchain-led distribution
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Emirates boss reverses GDS criticism, yet sees role for blockchain-led distribution
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2018
Emirates is experimenting with blockchain technology as a potential means of distribution in the... Read More
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QOTW: Something about an agent's endurance
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2018
Quote from Tom Wolber, CEO of Crystal Cruises, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Google launches Touring Bird with 25,000 experiences in 20 cities
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Google launches Touring Bird with 25,000 experiences in 20 cities
By Jill Menze | September 7, 2018
In April, PhocusWire uncovered details of Touring Bird, the hush-hush tours and activities app Google... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: LIFE wants to turn hotel reservations into NFTs
LIFE is an online booking platform offering hotel reservations and experiences that will be digitized... Read More
UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
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UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
Founded in 2021, Silkhaus provides property owners with digital tools to monetize and manage their... Read More
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On-demand car rental startup Kyte raises $60M for expansion
The Series B round will help Kyte on its mission to become “the world’s largest operator of... Read More
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RendezVerse seeks £7.5 million for metaverse-as-a-solution platform
With the funding, RendezVerse, which counts WorldwideEvents as a founding shareholder, says it will... Read More
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EasyJet holidays partners with Musement for tours and activities bookings
With the partnership, Musement will develop and power an easyJet holidays digital platform for tours... Read More
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