Kathryn Walson News

Tripesa startup stage
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Tripesa helps travel businesses in Africa go online
By Kathryn Walson | December 19, 2022
Tripesa is a customized no-code platform that enables people with limited technological skills to take... Read More
Gimmonix Launch PCW
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Gimmonix - Phocuswright Conference Launch Innovator
By Kathryn Walson | December 16, 2022
When it launches in the first quarter of 2023, the Kodo platform will allow companies to easily share... Read More
hospitality acquisition sihot
News / Online
Property management system Sihot acquires hardware provider Addipos
By Kathryn Walson | December 15, 2022
Sihot has collaborated with Addipos for years to deliver point-of-sale hardware and software... Read More
AirDNA 2023 outlook
News / Online
AirDNA predicts continued recovery for U.S. vacation rentals
By Kathryn Walson | December 13, 2022
Forecasts may fall short of the dramatic recovery that short-term rentals experienced in 2021 and... Read More
sustainability biz travel
News / Online
Travel managers say online booking tools must support sustainability
By Kathryn Walson | December 12, 2022
The majority of buyers (75%) say they are dissatisfied with their online booking tool’s ability to... Read More
STR U.S. over Europe
News / Online
U.S. overtakes Europe for largest share of rental bookings
By Phocuswright Research | December 12, 2022
Phocuswright finds Europe’s loss in share of short-term rental bookings will be exacerbated by... Read More
cabana funding round
News / Startups
Cabana fuels growth with $3M in fresh funding
By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022
Founded in 2019, the “mobile hotel” company was named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022.... Read More
Ekert Sabre distribution PCW 2022
News / Distribution
Sabre’s Ekert on economy, airline distribution trends
By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022
The 26-year travel industry veteran shared his outlook during an interview at The Phocuswright... Read More
joyned-phocuswright-launch
Interview / Startups
Video: Joyned - Phocuswright Conference Launch Innovator
By PhocusWire | December 8, 2022
Joyned is a social commerce-as-a-service website add-on that enables people to chat live and book... Read More
Dondoo Startup Stage main 2
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Dondoo helps travelers navigate sensitive cultural interactions
By Kathryn Walson | December 8, 2022
Dondoo is a a web platform aimed at preventing awkward moments for travelers and promoting local... Read More
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