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News / Distribution

American Express GBT adds investors to fuel further growth

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2019

Carlyle Global Partners joins the Certares-led investment group, which holds 50% of the business.... Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Will early stage startup funding make a comeback in 2020?

By Steven Lerner | December 18, 2019

Phocuswright analysts discuss the state of travel startups in 2020 during The Phocuswright Conference in Florida in November.... Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2019

OYO Vacation Homes CEO Tobias Wann discusses the company's rapid growth and global ambitions.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Fly Money - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019

Helping travelers pay like locals: Aggregating and pre-ordering all local payment methods to use during vacations - mobile, cash and cards.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019

Leading activities market consolidation for B2B, by providing the largest offer comparison powered with AI recommendation engine.... Read More

News / Online

HotelsByDay expands to hotel amenity bookings with acquisition of Dayaxe

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

Day-use hotel booking website HotelsByDay is expanding its guest offerings through its acquisition of Dayaxe, a marketplace that sells hotel amenities. ... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on being a different brand and concerns over capital

By Kevin May | December 17, 2019

In an interview in the PhocusWire Studio, Fogel discusses the "connected trip" strategy, the influx of bad investment capital and sustainability.... Read More

News / Startups

Guided tours startup GuruWalk raises €1M to fuel pay-as-you-go model

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

GuruWalk, a Spanish startup specializing in tip-based guided tours, has secured €1 million in seed round funding. ... Read More

Opinion / Online

Why 2020 will be the "Year of Airbnb"

By Guy Westlake | December 17, 2019

With Airbnb’s announced IPO, 2020 is set to be a defining moment in the alternative accommodation industry’s lifecycle.... Read More

News / Technology

TravelFlan bags $7M to enhance IT, expand to new markets

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

The Series A round brings the Hong Kong-based AI digital solution startup's total funding to more than $9.9 million.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Mindsay - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019

This leader in conversational AI for the travel industry builds AI-powered chatbots for major travel companies.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Stasher - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019

Explore how this platform was scaled for luggage storage globally, connecting travelers with local businesses.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Amazon may inspire a new world for travel sales

By Kevin May | December 16, 2019

Intent's Richard Harris explains the options ahead and the problems brands, intermediaries and the platforms might face in a new ecosystem for securing travel sales... Read More