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Bookaway catches $35M round, creates group of ground transport platforms
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Bookaway catches $35M round, creates group of ground transport platforms
By Kevin May | July 13, 2021
Israel-based Bookaway has secured the Series B and formed what is expected to be a portfolio of businesses focusing on ground and sea transportation booking services.... Read More
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News / Startups
Ola revs up with $500M investment, IPO in the works
By Linda Fox | July 12, 2021
Ola is continuing to scale its business in different categories and geographies.... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
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Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Now is travel’s renaissance as it wakens to greater energy and bright possibilities – a time to engage with colleagues, customers and partners with fresh perspective.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Measuring the success of a sustainable travel program
By Rich Johnson - CWT Solutions Group | July 12, 2021
The global pandemic has presented the corporate travel industry with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform.... Read More
VIDEO: Qtravel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Qtravel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Qtravel is a Travel-Search-as-a-Service to easily develop tailored, fast search and discovery experiences that decrease costs and convert.... Read More
VIDEO: The destination dilemma - how to know it’s safe to reopen
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VIDEO: The destination dilemma - how to know it’s safe to reopen
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Turespaña director general Miguel Sanz Castedo explains Spain’s strategy to welcome vaccinated tourists.... Read More
Sounding Off: Some customers will need reassurance as travel reopens
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Sounding Off: Some customers will need reassurance as travel reopens
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2021
Travel brands need to ensure that they are aware of the psychological impact that lockdown has had on people and reassure their customers that they recognize that a gung-ho approach to recovery does not marginalize them.... Read More
Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021
Opinion / Online
Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021
By John Tully - SAP North America | July 9, 2021
COVID-19 was not simply a disruption to the way things were. It was an awakening to the way things are - and the way they will continue to be.... Read More
More women, ethnic diversity needed in travel industry for lasting change
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More women, ethnic diversity needed in travel industry for lasting change
By Jill Menze | July 9, 2021
According to a new report from Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, hospitality, travel and leisure companies have made progress around diversity and inclusion efforts over the past year, though more work needs to be done... Read More
VIDEO: Zytlyn - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Zytlyn - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2021
Zytlyn captures every data signal that matters and uses machine learning to generate hyper-accurate predictions of air travel demand.... Read More
Booking.com aims to remove payment friction through creation of fintech unit
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Booking.com aims to remove payment friction through creation of fintech unit
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2021
Booking.com's fintech unit will be based in Amsterdam and Shanghai, with plans for the team to grow to more than 400 this year.... Read More
VIDEO: Recovery and sustainability - can they go hand in hand?
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VIDEO: Recovery and sustainability - can they go hand in hand?
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2021
Will a greater emphasis on healing planet earth really impact travel destinations and what is the role and responsibility of travel companies as they reposition themselves and their offerings?... Read More
AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand
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AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand
By Corinne Wan - WebinTravel | July 8, 2021
The purchase is an all-share deal that will see Gojek receive shareholding worth $50 million in the AirAsia super app.... Read More
VIDEO: The Data Appeal Company - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: The Data Appeal Company - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2021
The company's Data Appeal Studio is a data-driven destination analysis platform based on location and experience intelligence.... Read More
Airbnb partner Migo taps NoiseAware for noise-monitoring solution
News / Technology
Airbnb partner Migo taps NoiseAware for noise-monitoring solution
By Jill Menze | July 7, 2021
Migo, developed by real estate software provider RealPage, offers property managers a suite of integrated services that enable smart access control, cleaning services and noise monitoring.... Read More
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