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TripFusion by Vacayou - Launch People's Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Startups
TripFusion by Vacayou - Launch People's Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | December 5, 2023
TripFusion is a new B2B solution from Vacayou, a booking platform for wellness experiences.  ... Read More
Travelport boosts balance sheet with $570 million investment
News / Distribution
Travelport boosts balance sheet with $570 million investment
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2023
The capital will enable the company to invest in its technology platforms and “pave the way for other innovations” in the travel industry, according to a statement.... Read More
Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
News / Online
Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023
As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023.... Read More
Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
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Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
By Morgan Hines | December 1, 2023
Trip.com Group believes Amazon Web Services could help it to enhance the global travel experience.... Read More
RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence
News / Technology
RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2023
RoomRaccoon described the acquisition of the Ireland-based company as the “natural next step” on its journey to becoming a leader in hotel management software.... Read More
Ramp - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Startups
Ramp - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2023
 Ramp is a financial innovation platform that provides travel and expense management solutions to help companies save time and money.... Read More
Why payments orchestration in travel should be personalized
Opinion / Technology
Why payments orchestration in travel should be personalized
By Damian Alonso – Outpayce from Amadeus | December 1, 2023
A payments strategy won’t deliver maximum value until the decision-making is powered by an understanding of both the payment and the trip.  ... Read More
How new technology and innovation are accelerating adoption in hotels
News / Technology
How new technology and innovation are accelerating adoption in hotels
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2023
Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS and Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse talk revenue management, AI and data for hospitality in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
Layla launches, receives €3M in seed funding
News / Startups
Layla launches, receives €3M in seed funding
By Morgan Hines | November 30, 2023
The new app is an artificial intelligence-driven travel advisor that is meant to help users plan trips and book seamlessly.... Read More
Why smart airlines will find value in prioritizing customer experience
Opinion / Online
Why smart airlines will find value in prioritizing customer experience
By Matthew Walker – Plan3 | November 30, 2023
In a hyper-competitive market like air travel that is in the throes of recovery, how an airline seeks to mitigate passenger pain points will fare well with the next generation of travelers and impact the long-term viability of the airline.... Read More
The effective use of data in travel marketing
News / Technology
The effective use of data in travel marketing
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2023
Demi Horvat of AirDNA and Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern speak at The Phocuswright Conference about how travel data informs better decision-making.  ... Read More
Top travel VCs on opportunities and challenges for innovation, funding
News / Startups
Top travel VCs on opportunities and challenges for innovation, funding
By Mitra Sorrells | November 30, 2023
Investors from F-Prime Capital, Par Capital Management and JetBlue Ventures shared their outlook for funding for travel startups at an event hosted by Plug and Play, Sabre and Flight Centre Travel Group.... Read More
BeCause secures $1.9M investment for sustainability data play
News / Startups
BeCause secures $1.9M investment for sustainability data play
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2023
The funding, which comes on top of $450,000 in angel investment announced earlier this year, will enable the startup to address further travel verticals including corporate travel and destinations.... Read More
Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
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Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
By Derek Catron | November 29, 2023
In a far-ranging interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Lalonde also spoke of Hopper’s layoffs and his “hacker” approach to business.... Read More
Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
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Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
By Morgan Hines | November 28, 2023
Expedia is looking to bolster efforts to remove barriers to travel with its new funding initiative.... Read More