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News / Technology
Tourlane offsets carbon emissions for itself and travelers in 2020
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2020
The Berlin-based company, which specializes in tailor-made trips, included estimated emissions from operations as well as those generated by customers from flights, accommodation, ground transport and food.... Read More
Sounding Off: Safety should be at the forefront of improving business travel
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Safety should be at the forefront of improving business travel
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2020
Safety features should not be considered “added” to any travel program - they should be common and expected.... Read More
Is loyalty a "buzzword"? Yes, says eDreams CEO Dana Dunne
News / Online
Is loyalty a "buzzword"? Yes, says eDreams CEO Dana Dunne
By Steven Lerner | February 7, 2020
Loyalty was not the goal of Prime, eDreams Odigeo's subscription program, but it became the outcome.... Read More
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News / Online
Tripkicks adds carbon offset rewards for travelers and companies
By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2020
Tripkicks has added sustainability-focused reward redemption options to its business travel platform.... Read More
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
News / Technology
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Uber completed its first full year in the public markets with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.7 billion in 2019.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
By Linda Fox | February 6, 2020
France-based Rootze, led by founder and CEO Sophie Pastol, helps travelers find and compare transport options that fit their budget.... Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe - the 2020 theme: Travel's Next Era
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2020
Phocuswright Europe is a place where online travel's smartest audience connects to share ideas, debate topics and showcase what's next.... Read More
Technology can make business trips safer - particularly for women and LGBTQ travelers
Opinion / Technology
Technology can make business trips safer - particularly for women and LGBTQ travelers
By Kim Albrecht - SAP Concur | February 6, 2020
We can and should do better - especially in the age of advanced technology - to support all employees as they travel as part of their jobs. ... Read More
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
News / Online
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Several celebrities, most notably NFL star Larry Fitzgerald and rapper 2 Chainz, are now shareholders in Turo.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 23 - Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 23 - Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Stephan Ekbergh, founder and CEO of Travelstart, the South Africa-based online travel agency.... Read More
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News / Technology
Immfly lands investment from Boeing, plans to boost in-flight digital capabilities
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2020
Boeing hopes to boost in-flight capabilities for airline customers following the strategic investment in Immfly.... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Craig Brennan of Switchfly
By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2020
The Switchfly boss talks with PhocusWire about how loyalty has changed over the past decade, what younger generations want and more.... Read More
Removing obstacles to success for women in the workplace
Opinion / Online
Removing obstacles to success for women in the workplace
By Francesca Benati - Amadeus | February 5, 2020
If the company you work for doesn’t have a talent nurturing and leadership program for women, it’s time to start that conversation.... Read More
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News / Technology
Communications platform Beekeeper augments Series B with $5M in funding
By Steven Lerner | February 5, 2020
Nearly five months after announcing its $45 million Series B funding, Beekeeper is adding an extra $5 million to the round.  ... Read More
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News / Technology
Amadeus acquires airline network planning software from Optym
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2020
For more than three years, Amadeus has partnered with and invested in U.S.-based Optym to develop its airline solutions.... Read More