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VIDEO: State of travel startups 2021

By PhocusWire | October 28, 2021

Ahead of the release of the full 2021 report, Mike Coletta, Phocuswright's manager for research and innovation, outlined some early findings at this week's PhocusWire Pulse event.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

COVID shows need for currency automation in travel

By Marc Padrosa - Kantox | October 28, 2021

Here's how travel brands can benefit by automating the foreign exchange risk management process.... Read More

News / Online

Hilton’s business travel bookings led by small and medium companies

By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2021

Hilton is reporting profit of $240 million in the third quarter of 2021, driven by high demand and near or above 2019-level rates for both leisure travel and bookings from small and medium enterprises.... Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor's rejected or removed reviews are increasing in number

October 27, 2021

The company says the two million reviews in question represent about 9% of all submissions, with almost one million of those judged to be fraudulent.... Read More

News / Online

Where does Gen Z like to travel and stay?

By Phocuswright Research | October 27, 2021

Understanding Gen Z’s unique spend patterns, planning preferences, travel interests and trip types allows companies to adapt their approach to this audience accordingly.... Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel startups

By PhocusWire | October 27, 2021

travel startups have faced a tough time as they juggle costs, strategy and hopes for the future, against a continued backdrop of uncertainty in a pandemic world.... Read More

News / Online

Online cruise bookings leave many travel advisors behind

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | October 27, 2021

In a video message to travel advisors, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain says the surge in bookings is mostly coming from the internet and not from travel agencies.... Read More

News / Distribution

Airline execs push back on tech naivete claims

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2021

Airline industry figures believe carriers are moving to modern technology such as cloud as they look to match the experience of online retailers.... Read More

News / Online

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2021

This year's panel focusing on tours, activities and experiences features Blanca Menchaca (BeMyGuest), Christian Watts (Magpie) and Luuc Elzinga (Tiqets).... Read More

News / Startups

Selfbook raises $25M in quest to reinvent hotel payments

By Mitra Sorrells | October 26, 2021

Selfbook says its software enables hotels to accept one-click payments on their websites while eliminating fraud and reducing chargebacks.... Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: Elude helps travelers find and book trips based on budget

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2021

Elude takes a budget-first approach to booking travel, surfacing customizable trip packages to users that fit within their desired price range.... Read More

News / Startups

PhocusWire Pulse: Startups In The Spotlight

By PhocusWire | October 25, 2021

For our eighth event this year, we focus on the trends and issues, challenges and opportunities for startups in travel.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Four truths about cloud-based management systems

By Warren Dehan - Maestro | October 25, 2021

Here is what hotels need to know about cloud-based technology and property management systems.... Read More

News / Startups

Tier rides away with $200M in funding

By Linda Fox | October 25, 2021

Tier plans to use its latest funding for acquisitions and strategic investments.... Read More

News / Online

Intrepid Travel unveils brand, product refresh

By Rebecca Tobin - Travel Weekly | October 25, 2021

The company has retooled its tour lineup, committing to a new product statement of sustainable, experience-rich travel and "the joyful travel experience."... Read More

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