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Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: StressFreeCarRental wants to take the hassle out of rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2022

StressFreeCarRental provides rental options based on more than price, including details on insurance excess, fees and deposit options.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: How DeFi tokens can reinvent travel loyalty

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022

Coras CEO Mark McLaughlin explains how blockchain-based tokens can solve problems inherent in existing loyalty programs.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: How SSI eliminates friction, adds control for travelers

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of technology professionals discuss the benefits of self-sovereign digital identity for the travel industry - both for suppliers and consumers.... Read More

News / Startups

Tourism startup LynKey launches NFT solutions for travel experiences

By Jill Menze | January 11, 2022

LynKey aims to connect people with property tech and smart tourism experiences from resorts and cruises with NFTs and metaverse AR and VR solutions.... Read More

News / Online

Online travel giants' marketing spend continues to head north

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2022

Airbnb continued to benefit from its Q2 marketing campaign while Expedia and Booking increased marketing spend in Q3.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Trivago on the industry's game of chess in multiple areas

By PhocusWire | January 10, 2022

Axel Hefer knows that to navigate the coronavirus, continue to grow his company Trivago and stay on top of new technology is like playing the famous strategic game every day on many fronts.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Katanox aims to simplify hotel distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2022

Katanox is focused on opening hospitality distribution to enable hotels to capture more direct bookings through multiple channels and to provide more choice for travelers.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How destinations can consider new roles and strategies

By PhocusWire | January 10, 2022

Arguably the biggest challenge for a destination trying to market itself amid a global pandemic is how to do so when people can’t travel.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Startups going for a big buck don't always get a big win

By PhocusWire | January 7, 2022

Hopefully the days of creating fancy office environments are over, as well as other items that could be fairly described as luxuries for a new business.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Four trends shaping travel fintech in 2022

By Jean-Christophe Lacour and Damian Alonso - Amadeus | January 7, 2022

Amadeus payment executives offer thoughts on what to expect in the rapidly developing world of financial technology solutions for travel. ... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb makes change to guest profiles in Oregon to combat discrimination

By Jill Menze | January 7, 2022

Airbnb will block hosts in the state of Oregon from seeing guests’ full names in an effort to prevent racial bias.... Read More

News / Online

JetBlue launches sustainability program for corporate customers

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | January 7, 2022

JetBlue’s new Sustainable Travel Partners program is intended to help corporate customers fast-track their sustainability targets. ... Read More

News / Startups

Social media-powered Luxury Travel Hackers raises $250K via crowdfunding

By Jill Menze | January 6, 2022

Luxury Travel Hackers puts together bookable trips using influencer-produced content.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning

By PhocusWire | January 6, 2022

Behavioral shifts, new business models, political divides, legislation and regulations complicate destination management, creating a ripple effect throughout the travel ecosystem.... Read More