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WTTC outlines digital solutions for governments to restore international travel
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WTTC outlines digital solutions for governments to restore international travel
By Jill Menze | December 6, 2021
In a new report, the WTTC urges governments to activate a digital travel portal to recognize travelers’ digital COVID certificates.... Read More
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American Express GBT will go public via SPAC at $5.3B valuation
By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2021
The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2022, is expected to provide up to $1.2 billion of gross proceeds, of which $335 million is fully committed from new investors including Sabre.... Read More
Sounding Off: IPOs might hamper the spirit of innovation
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Sounding Off: IPOs might hamper the spirit of innovation
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2021
The balance between the formalities and culture of becoming a public company alongside fostering an ability to try new things is a difficult one.... Read More
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News / Startups
Selina plots public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2021
Selina, which was launched in 2015, is combining with existing SPAC New York-based BOA Acquisition Corp. with gross proceeds of $285 million anticipated from the deal.... Read More
VIDEO: ATPCO's Alex Zoghlin on travel retailing and a life in digital
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VIDEO: ATPCO's Alex Zoghlin on travel retailing and a life in digital
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2021
Zoghlin joined us in the PhocusWire Studio to discuss the latest developments in the progress toward a retail-based future for airline distribution and reflect on some of those other jobs in the last 20+ years.... Read More
Sabre highlights agency recovery strategies, tech investment priorities
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Sabre highlights agency recovery strategies, tech investment priorities
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2021
The top five strategies being followed by agencies, as they look to recover, include personalized bundles for travelers, targeting higher yield customers and investing in new technology.... Read More
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Attractions e-commerce platform Convious nabs $12M for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2021
Founded in 2017, Convious says it currently works with more than 125 theme parks, museums, zoos and other attractions in 16 countries.... Read More
VIDEO: Local Purse - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
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VIDEO: Local Purse - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2021
Web-based platform which supports travel guides, local artisans, and cultural vendors by using live video shopping.... Read More
Hotel Engine secures $65M for innovation and recruitment
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Hotel Engine secures $65M for innovation and recruitment
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2021
The investment in Hotel Engine, which was led by existing investor Telescope Partners with participation from Blackstone, values the company at $1.3 billion.... Read More
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Kayak leads $60M Series C for Life House
By Mitra Sorrells | December 2, 2021
Life House and Kayak have been working together since last spring with the opening of Kayak Miami Beach, a hotel managed by Life House.... Read More
VIDEO: Accenture on being agile, data-driven and prepared for the future
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VIDEO: Accenture on being agile, data-driven and prepared for the future
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2021
If we accept personalization, digitalization and decentralized processes are going to be movements to adopt over the next five to 10 years, positioning and structuring a business now would be a sensible move.... Read More
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News / Startups
YouTrip eyes B2B payments following $30M funding round
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2021
Singapore-based YouTrip says its app has been downloaded more than 1.5 million times and that it has processed some 20 million transactions across Singapore and Thailand.... Read More
Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry
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Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry
By Jill Menze | December 2, 2021
Moving into 2022, airlines will need to focus on convenience and predictability to meet consumer demands.... Read More
VIDEO: Tripkicks - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
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VIDEO: Tripkicks - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2021
A simple add-on to business travel programs that provides the tools to influence traveler behavior.... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: TrovaTrip
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: TrovaTrip
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2021
TrovaTrip is a trip planning and management platform that enables topic experts, creators, and businesses to host group trips with their audience around the globe.... Read More
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