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Voi Technology E-Scooters $85m Funding
News / Technology
Voi Technology raises $85M to expand e-scooter services in Europe
By Steven Lerner | November 12, 2019
This latest funding, a Series B round, brings the company’s current funding total to $137.9 million.  ... Read More
Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal
News / Distribution
Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2019
The agreement aims to develop “digital applications and loyalty programs” by integrating Accor’s products and services within the Alibaba ecosystem.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Amiad Soto
Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Amiad Soto
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick. Welcome to Amiad Soto of Guesty.... Read More
Here they are: Summit and Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2019
News / Startups
Here they are: Summit and Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2019
The annual roll-call of the companies showcasing at the Summit and Launch sessions at this year's event.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: CertiStay certifies the safety and security of vacation rentals
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: CertiStay certifies the safety and security of vacation rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | November 11, 2019
CertiStay, backed by a team that includes industry veteran Terry Jones, provides safety and security inspections and certifications for short-term rental properties. ... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
Brand Business - Daniel Gelemovich of Volaris
By Mitra Sorrells | November 11, 2019
Daniel Gelemovich is responsible for all marketing and digital strategies for the Mexico City-based low-cost carrier.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood
News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019
Will the brands that dominate now still be there in a future still yet to be fully defined? Yes and no. That's why the next era for the digital travel economy promises to be such a thrilling ride for everyone.... Read More
Sounding Off: Reality checks for brand loyalty
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Reality checks for brand loyalty
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019
Apple has got to be one of the best examples of the modern brand loyalty concept, but what came first: product or brand?... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Tim Hughes
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Tim Hughes
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick. Welcome, Tim Hughes of Agoda.... Read More
Booking Holdings survives SEO headwinds, reports financial growth
News / Online
Booking Holdings survives SEO headwinds, reports financial growth
By Steven Lerner | November 8, 2019
Gross bookings increased 4% year-over-year to $25.3 billion, while net income soared 10% to $2 billion.  ... Read More
TripAdvisor forms joint venture with Trip.com Group, reports decline in Q3 revenue
News / Online
TripAdvisor forms joint venture with Trip.com Group, reports decline in Q3 revenue
By Steven Lerner | November 7, 2019
The U.S.-based travel and reviews website reported a 7% year-to-year decrease in total revenue for the third quarter to $428 million.... Read More
Despegar reports growth in bookings and revenue, optimism from recent partner agreements
News / Distribution
Despegar reports growth in bookings and revenue, optimism from recent partner agreements
By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2019
Argentina-based Despegar reports gross bookings up 26% and revenue up 19% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period a year earlier.   ... Read More
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News / Distribution
Amadeus sees growth metrics in 2019 boosted by business expansion
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2019
The travel technology giant reported a 15% increase in revenue to €4.2 billion while EBITDA climbed just over 11% to €1.8 billion in the first nine months of 2019.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Damian Scokin
Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Damian Scokin
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Damian Scokin of Despegar.... Read More
Brand Business - Steven Taylor of Accor Hotels
Interview / Distribution
Brand Business - Steven Taylor of Accor Hotels
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2019
The hotel giant's chief marketing officer discusses the major shifts in the marketing discipline, the Billboard Effect and learning from the famous Dove campaign.... Read More