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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for aviation executives
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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for aviation executives
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on airline retailing and distribution, features Cory Garner (T2RL), Vajid Jafri (Onriva), Traci Mercer (Sabre) and Alex Zoghlin (ATPCO).... Read More
My Method... A tale of two zoos and conversational technology
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My Method... A tale of two zoos and conversational technology
By Don White - Satisfi Labs | November 9, 2021
Travelers have put the spotlight on the trip planning process during the pandemic and providing reassurance to tourists has led to the implementation of new technologies. ... Read More
Q&A: SiteMinder on how it went public during a pandemic
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Q&A: SiteMinder on how it went public during a pandemic
By Kevin May | November 9, 2021
We spoke to CEO Sankar Narayan, who took over from co-founder and managing director Mike Ford three years ago, at the end of the its first day of trading as a public company.... Read More
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Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer to retire after two decades at helm
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2021
Tripadvisor announced the news in tandem with its financial report for the third quarter of 2021. Kaufer says he will remain in his position until a successor is named.... Read More
The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero
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The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2021
The accommodations industry is responsible for 10% of the total tourism sector's annual emissions.... Read More
Lime raises $523M round, promises $20M will go to net zero goal
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Lime raises $523M round, promises $20M will go to net zero goal
November 8, 2021
The e-scooter and electric bike company received the capital from ADG, Fidelity, Highbridge and fellow ground transportation provider Uber.... Read More
VIDEOS: TravelTech Show 2021 winners - Tour Amigo, Grapevine and Koderly
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VIDEOS: TravelTech Show 2021 winners - Tour Amigo, Grapevine and Koderly
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2021
Here are the respective product pitches and details, including commentary about their pandemic strategies and looking ahead from the three winners at this year's show.... Read More
How Certares is making capital out of COVID
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How Certares is making capital out of COVID
By Ian Jarrett - WIT | November 8, 2021
Why "the only shop in town" has travel companies queuing at the door.... Read More
Sounding Off: Metaverse is nonsense to some but the future for many
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Sounding Off: Metaverse is nonsense to some but the future for many
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2021
It is when we take a step back, stop rolling our eyes at products like Metaverse for a moment and then consider what such things might mean to the consumers of tomorrow, then it all might make sense.... Read More
Amadeus revenues up 77%, secures first profit since onset of pandemic
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Amadeus revenues up 77%, secures first profit since onset of pandemic
By Kevin May | November 5, 2021
The revenue boost year-over-year masks what is still a 47% lag behind revenues achieved in the corresponding quarter in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
Uber reports $2.4B loss but mobility "reignited"
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Uber reports $2.4B loss but mobility "reignited"
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2021
Uber says mobility gross bookings hit $10 billion in Q3 and airport activity is increasing in the U.S.... Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: Building in stealth, launching and early phases for startups
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2021
The co-founder and CEO of the newest corporate travel startup, Spotnana, discusses why and how the company launched in stealth mode.... Read More
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Expedia Group nearly matches 2019 profit levels in Q3 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2021
Expedia Group says recovery in Q3 2021 was led by leisure and domestic travel, coming in particular from Vrbo.  ... Read More
Airbnb Q3 revenue tops $2.2B in record quarter
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Airbnb Q3 revenue tops $2.2B in record quarter
By Jill Menze | November 4, 2021
For the third quarter of 2021, Airbnb also reported its most profitable quarter ever with net income reaching $834 million.... Read More
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Uniguest acquires Volara to launch voice tech division
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2021
Volara founder and CEO Dave Berger will become executive vice president of Uniguest’s new voice division, which will maintain the brand name of Volara.... Read More
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