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How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector
Opinion / Distribution
How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector
By Vivi Cahyadi - AltoVita | December 1, 2020
Although technology has transformed the operation and distribution of hotel and vacation rental sectors, there's one area left to be connected: the $50 billion temporary housing market.... Read More
VIDEO: Kyte - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Kyte - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2020
Kyte is an airline retail platform empowering airlines and travel agencies to maximise their customer experience and retailing.... Read More
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News / Online
How travel companies are innovating in the Middle East and beyond
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | November 30, 2020
MakeMyTrip, Wego, Cleartrip and others discuss how they've shaped their strategy in the Middle East during the pandemic.... Read More
What is data science and what does it enable hoteliers to do?
Opinion / Technology
What is data science and what does it enable hoteliers to do?
By David Moneo - SHR | November 30, 2020
Perhaps the most important piece to data science is that machines can find and ask questions of the data that you may not have even thought to ask.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: FareUpThere rewards travelers for airline reviews
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: FareUpThere rewards travelers for airline reviews
By Linda Fox | November 30, 2020
The U.S. company collects flight reviews and enables travelers to earn points for giving their feedback. The startup also provides data to airlines on the passenger experience.... Read More
Sounding Off: The promise of a new marketing process won't be easy to reach
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: The promise of a new marketing process won't be easy to reach
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2020
In a market where travelers are anxious about getting on the road again, previous positive experiences with companies (the trust factor) might play a major role in shifting where people start their travel search.... Read More
VIDEO: Wayaj - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Wayaj - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2020
Reducing carbon emissions on every hotel booking/trip made globally to combat climate change.... Read More
How an email to the prime minister and algorithms helped Greece bring tourists back
News / Technology
How an email to the prime minister and algorithms helped Greece bring tourists back
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2020
An unsolicited email from a data scientist to the Greek prime minister helped the country reopen to tourists.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 28 - Travel insurance in a pandemic world
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 28 - Travel insurance in a pandemic world
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2020
Travel insurance is one of those things that quietly rumbles along in the background of the trip - there to protect people when things go wrong.... Read More
Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021
Opinion / Online
Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021
By SAP Concur | November 26, 2020
In 2021, the global travel community will continue to see significant changes in nearly every sector.... Read More
VIDEO: Smooss - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Smooss - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2020
Smooss helps travel companies increase revenue and improve customer experience with its solutions designed on top of reservation systems.... Read More
HiJiffy lands €1M in seed funding, plans growth of guest communication tech in core markets
News / Startups
HiJiffy lands €1M in seed funding, plans growth of guest communication tech in core markets
By Linda Fox | November 26, 2020
    The investment is led by Portugal Ventures and the company plans to use the funds to strengthen its position in core markets such as the U.K.... Read More
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News / Technology
Dohop accelerates interlining tech with new investment from SEP
By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2020
The company says its total funding is now nearly €20 million.    ... Read More
VIDEO: BeRightBack - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: BeRightBack - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 25, 2020
Billed as the Netflix of travel, BeRightBack is the world's first travel subscription service that removes all of the hassle for travelers.... Read More
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News / Online
Klook, Traveloka, Trip.com among redemption partners for Singapore’s S$320M tourism recovery program
By Mitra Sorrells | November 25, 2020
The programs gives every Singapore citizen age 18 and above a S$100 voucher. ... Read More
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