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VIDEO: MeetingPackage - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: MeetingPackage - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
Learn how hotel chains and distribution partners have digitized their meetings and events sales with MeetingPackage software.... Read More
VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
OCUS offers brands a complete photography solution anytime, anywhere in the world to drive engagement and boost revenue - all while scaling your business.... Read More
VIDEO: Prontopia - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Prontopia - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
Prontopia supports city resilience with a platform that makes travel stress free, and helps seniors live safely at home.... Read More
Sounding Off: Stop burying your head in the sand over diversity in travel
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Stop burying your head in the sand over diversity in travel
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Action around diversity is the important thing because it’s a step forward. It’s a drawing of a line in the sand (rather than burying your head in it) for what has gone before and a commitment to change.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
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InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
We discuss tactics around what agencies need from tech providers and then cover the need for state support in helping the industry get back on its feet and the fate of the ski sector (pertinent for one of our guest's home country's main tourist sectors).... Read More
VIDEO: Biztribution - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Biztribution - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Reinventing air distribution: empowering stakeholders to reduce costs and regain governance.... Read More
How attractions can use AI to boost local tourism
Opinion / Technology
How attractions can use AI to boost local tourism
By Don White - Satisfi Labs | September 4, 2020
Here's how three areas of the local tourism experience will be impacted by technology optimized for the COVID-19 world.... Read More
VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Millions of halal-conscious families search hotels by halal food, no alcohol, as well as pool, beach or spa for ladies' or family use.... Read More
VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Fully automated algorithms use big data and machine learning techniques to efficiently and effectively price-predict and analyze bookings to achieve the lowest costs and highest profits.... Read More
VIDEO: Iomob - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Iomob - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Iomob is building the Internet of Mobility (IoM): Enabling users of any IOM-connected app to discover, route, book and pay for any IOM-connected mobility device (public, private, shared, autonomous).... Read More
phocuswright europe preview alexander limpert
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Alexander Limpert
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis.... Read More
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News / Online
How diversity in travel can move from ideas on paper to leadership action
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2020
During the Diversity in Leadership panel at Phocuswright Europe, diversity and inclusion experts advised companies on how to create a balanced workforce.... Read More
HotelRunner buys hotel analytics platform RateFor
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HotelRunner buys hotel analytics platform RateFor
By Kevin May | September 3, 2020
HotelRunner says the acquisition of the Turkey-based startup is part of a strategy to provide a "complete tech stack" for hotels.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Sarah Wan
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Sarah Wan
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2020
In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 40 - Brent Handler of Inspirato
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 40 - Brent Handler of Inspirato
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2020
Brent Handler is credited by many as one of the pioneers of the "destination club" sector in the travel industry. He tells his story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire.... Read More