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Hilton, Adobe challenge students to reimagine travel booking

By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2022

The winning team examined how consumers are making decisions digitally across devices and recommended how to increase online bookings and customer loyalty.... Read More

News / Technology

Mangopay acquires fraud protection specialist Nethone

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022

Poland-based Nethone, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022, was founded in 2016 and raised $6.7 million in July 2021.... Read More

News / Technology

Travel and expense processes need overhaul for hybrid world

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022

The study from Amadeus Cytric Solutions, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals that travel and expense processes must be designed for today’s hybrid workforce.... Read More

News / Technology

Brussels Airport acquires Jetpack, expands data capabilities

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022

Belgium-based Jetpack, which launched in 2017 and has worked with Brussels Airport for several years, helps companies improve processes and speed up innovation by turning data into usable insights.... Read More

News / Online

Review analysis reveals decline in hotel guest satisfaction

By Kathryn Walson | November 29, 2022

Hotels included in the report range from three to five stars and represent five major regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

12 reasons travel should care about autonomous vehicles

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 29, 2022

Autoura CEO Alex Bainbridge explains why the airline, hotel, experiences and travel retail sectors should care about autonomous vehicles... Read More

News / Startups

Lilium bags $119M in post-IPO raise

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2022

The Germany-based electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft developer will use the capital to fund operations and continued development of the Lilium Jet.... Read More

News / Online

Kayak's Hafner on the good and bad in startups, tech and more

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2022

Kayak's Steve Hafner discusses startups, funding highs and lows and economic ups and downs at The Phocuswright Conference 2022.... Read More

News / Online

Sonder guest reservation system hit by security breach

By Kathryn Walson | November 23, 2022

The company says it remains fully operational and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.... Read More

News / Online

Raus lands €3M for nature-based stays platform

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2022

Investors including Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, Speedinvest and NFQ Capital contributed to the funding, which was led by 10X Founders.... Read More

News / Startups

Ukio scores €27M for European rentals expansion

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2022

The investment in the Spain-based business was led by Felix Capital, with Kreos Capital, Heartcore and Breega also contributing.... Read More

News / Online

Remote work needs attention in security policies

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | November 23, 2022

A vast majority of travelers say their employers prioritize their health, safety and security on business trips, although a much smaller percentage said they feel supported in remote working situations.... Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip’s Magow on opportunities for growth in India

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2022

MakeMyTrip doesn’t aspire to be “the cheapest in the market all the time,” said co-founder and group CEO Rajesh Magow at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More