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Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions
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Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions
By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2023
Viator CCO Sarah Dines, Rezdy CEO Chris Atkin and investor Michael Zeisser were among the panelists discussing the tours and activities sector at Arival 360 Orlando.... Read More
TripStack onboards NokAir for virtual interlining technology
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TripStack onboards NokAir for virtual interlining technology
By Linda Fox | October 19, 2023
The technology, called Self Connect for Airlines, enables carriers to retain customers who come to an airline website seeking a destination that the airline does not serve.... Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI to improve the RV rental search experience
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AI Insights: Generative AI to improve the RV rental search experience
By PhocusWire | October 19, 2023
RVshare's Melissa Turner Fortenberry answers our questions about how the company is working with generative AI technology.... Read More
Q&A: Mondee’s vice chairman talks AI strategy, acquisitions, going public
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Q&A: Mondee’s vice chairman talks AI strategy, acquisitions, going public
By Morgan Hines | October 19, 2023
Mondee is combining AI with human support to help anyone sell travel - and the newly-public company has big plans for growth. ... Read More
Katanox adds short-term rental supply for business travel with TrustedStays partnership
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Katanox adds short-term rental supply for business travel with TrustedStays partnership
By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2023
The deal with TrustedStays, and a similar one recently with YAYS Group, are part of Katanox's effort to serve the growing demand for short-term rentals from business travelers.... Read More
Lanes & Planes lands $35M in Series B funding
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Lanes & Planes lands $35M in Series B funding
By Morgan Hines | October 18, 2023
Software as a Service provider Lanes & Planes secures Series B funding led by Smash Capital as it seeks expansion.... Read More
HomeToGo partners with GetYourGuide
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HomeToGo partners with GetYourGuide
By Morgan Hines | October 18, 2023
Home rental platform HomeToGo is partnering with GetYourGuide to highlight experiences for travelers booking vacation rentals.... Read More
Anyplace raises $10.27M for remote work-friendly rentals
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Anyplace raises $10.27M for remote work-friendly rentals
By Derek Catron | October 18, 2023
The Launch fund spearheaded the funding round, which brings total funding for Anyplace — a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2021 — to $18 million.  ... Read More
Apartool raises €5.5M with Lionel Messi among investors
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Apartool raises €5.5M with Lionel Messi among investors
By Linda Fox | October 18, 2023
Apartool will use the funds for further technology development for the serviced apartment platform as well as geographic expansion.... Read More
Booking, Expedia, Tripadvisor form coalition to fight fake reviews
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Booking, Expedia, Tripadvisor form coalition to fight fake reviews
By Derek Catron | October 17, 2023
The coalition, which also includes Amazon, Glassdoor and Trustpilot, seeks to work together on developing common standards and best practices to root out fake reviews and ensure consumers can make informed purchase decisions.  ... Read More
Everything, everywhere, all at once – trends in hospitality tech
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Everything, everywhere, all at once – trends in hospitality tech
By Klaus Kohlmayr — IDeaS | October 17, 2023
2023 has brought technology trends to travel that surprised, enlightened and perhaps even terrified us, but we know that with great upheaval comes great change.... Read More
Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform
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Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform
By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023
Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales.... Read More
Hilton adds new digital solutions for business travel and events
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Hilton adds new digital solutions for business travel and events
By Mitra Sorrells | October 16, 2023
Hilton said SMEs account for about 85% of its business transient guests, and these new products are part of its commitment to “digitally transform the business travel experience.”... Read More
Google: Asia Pacific leads in travel resurgence
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Google: Asia Pacific leads in travel resurgence
By Arvindh Yuvaraj – Web in Travel | October 16, 2023
Recent search interest in APAC is not only above 2019 levels but shows consistent growth in both international and domestic travel, according to Google's Hermione Joye, who spoke at WiT Singapore 2023.... Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 startups of 2020
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Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 startups of 2020
By Morgan Hines | October 16, 2023
Placemakr, ConnexPay, Life House, Futurestay, Questo, Worktrips and Cruisewatch update PhocusWire on what they’ve been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020.... Read More
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