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Hot 25 Startups 2019: TravelPerk
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: TravelPerk
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Hot 25 Startups 2019: TripTech
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: TripTech
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Hot 25 Startups 2019: VoyHoy
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: VoyHoy
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2019
News / Startups
Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2019
By PhocusWire and Voyager HQ | November 12, 2018
Startups are the lifeblood of any industry. Technology, innovation and progress are made possible due to the efforts of small teams working around the world and their ability to disrupt long-held industry dynamics and beliefs.... Read More
Tiqets doubles investment in attraction booking service with new $23M round
News / Online
Tiqets doubles investment in attraction booking service with new $23M round
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2018
Tiqets has received $23 million in funding putting it in top three most well-funded tours and activities startups.... Read More
Building digital communities at the OTA, hotel and city levels
Opinion / Online
Building digital communities at the OTA, hotel and city levels
By Andy McNulty - Touch Stay | November 12, 2018
Technology is at its most powerful when it enables a targeted, human recommendation, and there are several brands that seem to be getting the combination right and are building digital communities around content, knowledge and experiences.... Read More
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News / Technology
Could Google or Amazon end up owning the traveler profile?
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2018
Who owns the customer profile is going to change, and it could be an online giant such as Google or Amazon.... Read More
QOTW: Something about achieving true automation
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about achieving true automation
By Kevin May | November 9, 2018
Quote from David Thompson, CITO of American Express Global Business Travel, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Here they are: Summit and Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2018
News / Startups
Here they are: Summit and Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2018
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2018
The Phocuswright Conference exists to gather company leaders on its Center Stage - but it also gives a showcase to startups and established brands with something new to share.... Read More
Hotelmize unlocks $3.8M in funding, plans local offices
News / Technology
Hotelmize unlocks $3.8M in funding, plans local offices
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2018
Hotelmize, a startup that optimizes profit for bed banks, wholesalers and travel agents, has raised $3.8 million in Series A funding.... Read More
Technically speaking Rajnish Kumar tech heads
Interview / Distribution
Technically Speaking - Rajnish Kumar of Ixigo
By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2018
Ixigo CTO Rajnish Kumar co-founded the travel marketplace in 2007. The platform provides price comparison and booking for flights, hotels, trains, busses and holiday packages. Ixigo now has 90 million app downloads and 21 million monthly active users and is funded by Sequoia Capital India, Fosun RZ Capital, MakeMyTrip Limited and others.   ... Read More
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News / Startups
TripActions raises $154M to boost R&D, claims unicorn status
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
TripActions, a corporate travel management startup, has raised $154 million in Series C funding, saying its value has shifted to over $1 billion.... Read More
Ctrip reports growth across all fronts despite slight loss in Q3
News / Online
Ctrip reports growth across all fronts despite slight loss in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
Ctrip reports revenue gains across hotels, transport, packaging and corporate travel for Q3, 2018.... Read More
SITA acquires MEXIA to further improve passenger management tech
News / Technology
SITA acquires MEXIA to further improve passenger management tech
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
SITA is boosting its passenger management capabilities with the acquisition of MEXIA.... Read More
How engaging the silent traveler can improve the customer experience
Opinion / Online
How engaging the silent traveler can improve the customer experience
By Russ Pedder - Rant & Rave | November 8, 2018
To target the silent traveler, brands need to encourage and empower customers to share honest, real-time feedback. To do this, brands should ensure it’s easy for customers to leave feedback, in their own words, and on their channel of choice.... Read More
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