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beachy $1m investment
News / Startups
Beachy raises $1M to fund new ancillary booking tools for hotels
By Steven Lerner | December 16, 2019
Beachy has secured $1 million in debt financing, which will be invested into its new food and beverage product.... Read More
VIDEO: Bespoke - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Bespoke - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019
Bebot: The AI-powered multilingual concierge chatbot for hotels, airports, stations and cities.... Read More
VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019
A consumer brand that has driven $100 million+ in hotel sales over messaging (SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp).... Read More
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on Google's search practices
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VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on Google's search practices
By Steven Lerner | December 13, 2019
Guillaume Teissonniere, the general counsel for eDreams Odigeo, lays out the case against Google's influence on the travel industry.  ... Read More
Sounding Off: Startups and established brands have hidden motivations
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Sounding Off: Startups and established brands have hidden motivations
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
By welcoming innovation from the outside, companies not only get a different way of thinking but often an important non-travel perspective that questions why things have always been done that way.... Read More
The Future Of Travel Experience: The "space between" for digital-led airlines
Interview / Technology
The Future Of Travel Experience: The "space between" for digital-led airlines
By Jeff Katz - Journera | December 13, 2019
In this installment, Katz interviews two of the biggest forces behind United's customer experience strategy: Luc Bondar, VP for loyalty, and Praveen Sharma, VP for digital products and enterprise analytics.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Millennials, attribute-based selling, "rogue" OTAs - what hospitality looks like in 2020
By Dave Collier - OTA Insight | December 13, 2019
In travel and hospitality, it’s tough to single out the most significant forecasts for next year, but these developments will be ones to watch in 2020.... Read More
VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
Hotel tech built for the future. This PMS takes an API-first approach, connecting all systems seamlessly.... Read More
VIDEO: Nannybag - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Nannybag - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
Travelers from all around the world are now able to store their luggage in shops, restaurants and hotels (Nannies) in order to fully enjoy their trip.... Read More
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WEBINAR REPLAY! The traveler purchasing behaviors you need to know in 2020
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2019
How are travelers actually being inspired by and booking travel? And do they truly want a personalized experience?... Read More
Phocuswright appoints Charuta Fadnis for senior research role
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Phocuswright appoints Charuta Fadnis for senior research role
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2019
The ex-Phocuswright analyst returns as senior vice president for research and product strategy after three years at BCD Travel.... Read More
Research Spotlight: The cause and effect of last-minute booking
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Research Spotlight: The cause and effect of last-minute booking
By Jill Menze | December 12, 2019
As travel brands approach 2020, leading with a “mobile-first” strategy is no longer something to consider - it’s a necessity.... Read More
In The Big Chair LIVE - Henrik Kjellberg of Awaze
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair LIVE - Henrik Kjellberg of Awaze
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2019
The CEO of the European vacation rental provider, who spent 16 years beforehand at various brands in Expedia Group, joins us in the PhocusWire Studio.... Read More
VIDEO: What will the travel purchase funnel look like in the future?
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VIDEO: What will the travel purchase funnel look like in the future?
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2019
Executives from Skyscanner, HotelTonight, TripTuner and Fareportal discuss the future of the funnel in travel at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
VIDEO: HotelRunner - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: HotelRunner - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2019
How sustainable and scalable supply acquisition, distribution and engagement drives incremental revenue growth.... Read More