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News / Online

The tech innovations powering Asia’s travel market

By PhocusWire | July 20, 2022

A panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe covered how travel providers in Asia are leading on tech innovation and adoption.... Read More

News / Startups

Gordian Software raises $25M as revenue more than triples in six months

By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2022

Founded in 2017, Gordian Software provides an API that enables companies including Hopper and Trip.com to sell ancillaries for the airlines available on their sites. ... Read More

News / Online

Cleartrip confirms data breach of internal systems

By Jill Menze | July 19, 2022

The Indian OTA says it is “currently investigating the matter along with a leading external forensics partner.”... Read More

Opinion / Technology

How data-driven tech can enhance hotel loyalty programs

By Graham Campbell - Givex | July 19, 2022

Hotels should direct their attention to the most valuable 20% of guests in order to establish repeat revenue.... Read More

News / Online

Dean Forbes on travel, diversity and advice for founders

By PhocusWire | July 19, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, the former CEO of KDS shared advice for travel tech leaders and startup founders - and why he's not done yet.... Read More

News / Distribution

Q&A: Marriott Vacations Worldwide on digital strategy

By Jill Menze | July 18, 2022

Marriott Vacations Worldwide EVP and chief brand and digital strategy officer Lori Gustafson explains the company's digital-first approach to timeshare.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Group Reservation System - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 18, 2022

Group Reservation System is a leisure group-focused SaaS platform connecting hotels and travel providers.... Read More

News / Online

My Method... How this hotel chain increased paid search return by 80%

By Luc Guilhamon - Equeco | July 18, 2022

The Mexico-based chain Hoteles City is using a solution from Equeco to find keywords that add efficiency and revenue to its business. ... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Travel Ledger - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 15, 2022

Travel Ledger is a billing and settlement platform for easy payments between travel buyers and suppliers.... Read More

News / Technology

Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2022

Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales through its e-commerce, customer management and content management technology.... Read More

Opinion / Online

How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance

By Noam Shapira - Pattern | July 15, 2022

Embedded insurance offers benefits to consumers, insurers and third-parties.... Read More

News / Online

Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | July 15, 2022

Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands.... Read More

News / Startups

KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia

By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022

Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including partnering with its merchants and OTAs to digitize their businesses.... Read More