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News / Online

PhocusWire's newsmakers of the year 2020

By Jill Menze / Kevin May | December 21, 2020

Until 2020 there had never been an entire year in the history of travel, tourism and hospitality that had been dominated by a single issue.... Read More

News / Online

Expedia scales back strategy on activities

By Kevin May | December 21, 2020

The company confirmed that its in-person operations in Hawaii and Orlando - two key markets to push tours, activities and attractions to visitors - will be closed.... Read More

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News / Technology

VIDEO: How digitization impacts costs, consistency and confidence in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2020

A panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference on instilling confidence in travelers included executives from CitizenM, SITA and Beachy.... Read More

News / Startups

Hot and not in travel startup funding during pandemic-stricken 2020

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2020

Investments in travel startups slowed in 2020 but ground transportation and private accommodation remained in the spotlight.... Read More

News / Technology

InPhocus, episode 31 - Getting the right signals for a recovery

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2020

Medallia's Geoff Ryskamp discusses everything from voice tech and social media to how brands have figured out what "signals" to listen to.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: 2020 year in review

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2020

See our collection of every PhocusWire weekly editorial from 2020.... Read More

News / Startups

Transportation startup Bolt closes €150M funding round

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2020

The Estonia-based startup says it will use the funding to enhance the safety and quality of its products and services.... Read More

News / Distribution

Lufthansa Group, Sabre sign new distribution agreement

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2020

The companies say the go-live plan for NDC will be shared in the first half of 2021.... Read More

News / Technology

WEX acquisition of eNett finalized as pair end lawsuit

By Chris Davis - BTN | December 17, 2020

WEX is purchasing eNett for $577.5 million, a significant decrease on the $1.7 billion it had originally agreed to pay for the virtual payments provider.... Read More

Interview / Distribution

VIDEO: Vizergy - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2020

Cloud innovation makes digital sales and marketing simple with an all-in-one platform. Are you ready to simplify your digital?... Read More

News / Online

Four travel CEOs on thriving through 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 17, 2020

The CEOs of Serko, RedDoorz, Journera and Hopper detail what they've done to finish 2020 on a strong note.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

What to expect from hotel tech in 2021

By Juan Carlos Abello - Nuvola | December 17, 2020

Technology will be one of the biggest tools at the hospitality industry’s disposal to enhance health and safety standards upon reopening and gaining the trust of travelers in 2021.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Is Asia a model for global travel recovery?

By Jill Menze | December 17, 2020

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of experts discusses how local trends in Asia are impacting the global travel marketplace.... Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY: Embedding payments into your contactless airport experience

By PhocusWire | December 16, 2020

As the demand for a contactless airport experience grows airlines need to ensure they can provide passengers with a safe airport environment while not losing out on revenue opportunities.... Read More