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STARTUP STAGE: Roost matches travelers with roommates to cut hotel costs in half
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Roost matches travelers with roommates to cut hotel costs in half
By Steven Lerner | January 30, 2020
Roost is a website that helps travelers find compatible roommates to share hotel rooms and split the cost. ... Read More
The convergence of smart travel, smart stays and smart cities
Opinion / Technology
The convergence of smart travel, smart stays and smart cities
By Michael Driedger - Operto | January 30, 2020
The answers to smarter travel are also the answers to smarter cities and smarter systems. By making simple planning choices we can create a "smarter" outcome.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 22 - Sebastian Gomez of Reservamos
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 22 - Sebastian Gomez of Reservamos
By PhocusWire | January 30, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Sebastian Gomez, the co-founder and president of Reservamos, a Mexico-based bus booking platform created in 2013.... Read More
TWAI acquires NDC tech provider Airlines Technology
News / Distribution
TWAI acquires NDC tech provider Airlines Technology
By Kevin May | January 29, 2020
Airlines Technology was selected as one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups 2019, four years after it was founded in the Indian city of Gurgaon.... Read More
Research Spotlight: The state of the European online travel market
News / Online
Research Spotlight: The state of the European online travel market
By Jill Menze | January 29, 2020
Our sister brand Phocuswright recently published its annual flagship report on the Europe online travel market, presenting findings on the European leisure and unmanaged business travel markets, with sizing and projections from 2017 to 2023.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2020
The Skyscanner boss talks to PhocusWire about being a CEO, the company's recent development into a marketplace and sustainability.... Read More
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News / Technology
Cruise industry joins maritime groups' call to develop zero-carbon technologies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2020
The Cruise Lines International Association has joined a maritime industry call for a new $5 billion research and development initiative to create zero-carbon technologies.... Read More
Upgrade Pack completes $6.5M seed round, expands exclusive rewards marketplace
News / Distribution
Upgrade Pack completes $6.5M seed round, expands exclusive rewards marketplace
By Steven Lerner | January 29, 2020
Flight- and hotel-upgrade marketplace Upgrade Pack has secured $2.2 million in private investment to complete its $6.5 million seed round.... Read More
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News / Distribution
EaseMyTrip brings flight bookings to WhatsApp
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2020
Communications platforms such as WhatsApp are mostly used for customer service in travel but EaseMyTrip is enabling flight booking.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2020 - first round of speakers, price discount klaxon!
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 - first round of speakers, price discount klaxon!
By PhocusWire | January 28, 2020
While the 2020 program will be announced closer to the event, we've already begun confirming speakers for Center Stage.... Read More
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News / Online
Nannybag packs €2M in funding to launch new door-to-door service
By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020
Nannybag is a collaborative luggage storage network that allows travelers to entrust their belongings to local hotels and stores.  ... Read More
Are venture capitalists consciously focusing on sustainability in travel?
News / Startups
Are venture capitalists consciously focusing on sustainability in travel?
By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020
Although sustainability is gaining momentum among investors, is it advancing in travel?  ... Read More
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News / Startups
Mobility startup Bounce raises $105M on the path to electric vehicle expansion
By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020
Bike and scooter rental company Bounce is developing its own fleet of electric vehicles with the help of a new investment of $105 million.... Read More
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News / Online
Despegar acquires Mexico’s Best Day Travel Group for $136M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2020
Argentina-based Despegar will acquire Mexico's Best Day Travel Group.... Read More
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News / Distribution
eDreams Odigeo acquires Waylo to strengthen hotel division
By Linda Fox | January 27, 2020
eDreams Odigeo says it is acquiring Waylo to boost its hotels and dynamic packages business.... Read More