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Uber and Rappi on travel strategies and “super app” ambitions
News / Distribution
Uber and Rappi on travel strategies and “super app” ambitions
By Mitra Sorrells | January 3, 2024
Rappi’s global head of travel, Guido Becher, and Uber’s head of growth and new products for airports and travel, Loren Kosloske, discussed their companies' travel ambitions during a session at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
What travel can learn from the world’s most beloved brands
Opinion / Online
What travel can learn from the world’s most beloved brands
By Madison Pietrowski – GetYourGuide | January 3, 2024
As travel shifts to a greater focus on experiences over things, it’s a perfect time for the industry to attract, retain and build generational relationships with more customers.  ... Read More
Zoomcar begins trading on Nasdaq
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Zoomcar begins trading on Nasdaq
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2024
Zoomcar has merged with Innovative International Acquisition Corp. and made its public markets debut on Nasdaq.... Read More
Mobi - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Technology
Mobi - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
January 2, 2024
Mobi founder and CEO Anna Jaffe explained the company's agent-facing collaborative artificial intelligence platform during the Launch competition at the Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
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Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
As Phocuswright analysts look ahead, they share a myriad of predictions for 2024 including some regarding business travel, pricing and much more.... Read More
How hotels can use their websites to increase bookings and revenue
Opinion / Online
How hotels can use their websites to increase bookings and revenue
By Peter Waters – Amadeus | December 31, 2023
Amadeus’ Peter Waters walks through how hotels can use their presence in the digital world to drive awareness – and get more heads in beds.  ... Read More
The best of Phocuswright research from 2023
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The best of Phocuswright research from 2023
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2023
Phocuswright produces a broad range of research and analysis throughout the year on travel, tourism and hospitality. Catch up on the data, trends and forecasting that you missed from 2023.... Read More
Travel Tech Association’s Chadwick on issues, strategies for policy advocacy
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Travel Tech Association’s Chadwick on issues, strategies for policy advocacy
By Mitra Sorrells | December 22, 2023
Laura Chadwick became president and CEO of the Travel Technology Association in October 2022. This fall the organization added a new membership tier to attract startups and smaller companies.... Read More
Wander Health, ZaNiheza founders open up about startup journey as scholarship recipients
News / Startups
Wander Health, ZaNiheza founders open up about startup journey as scholarship recipients
By Morgan Hines | December 22, 2023
While attending The Phocuswright Conference, scholarship recipients Dana Le and Charles Shima spoke to PhocusWire about their goals for the next three to five years.... Read More
Travel insiders swap insights on push for better data
News / Technology
Travel insiders swap insights on push for better data
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2023
The Phocuswright Bridge Series brought together experts from Trip.com, Despegar and the Saudi Tourism Authority.... Read More
TrustedHousesitters valued at $100M after management buyout
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TrustedHousesitters valued at $100M after management buyout
By Linda Fox | December 21, 2023
Founded in 2010, the platform matches pet owners with verified sitters and opens up new travel destinations for sitters.... Read More
PhocusWire's hot topics in travel for 2023
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PhocusWire's hot topics in travel for 2023
By PhocusWire | December 21, 2023
Here are PhocusWire's selections for six “hot topics” that dominated the travel industry in 2023, and likely for the year ahead.... Read More
Airbnb apologizes, will pay fine for misleading Australian customers
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Airbnb apologizes, will pay fine for misleading Australian customers
By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2023
Airbnb has agreed to pay a fine and to compensate up to 63,000 customers who were unaware the bookings they made were being charged in U.S. rather than Australian dollars.  ... Read More
E-scooter company Bird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
News / Startups
E-scooter company Bird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Choppy water for e-scooter and e-bike companies as Bird files for bankruptcy and Micromobility is delisted.... Read More
Wall Street analysts share views on travel future and AI
News / Technology
Wall Street analysts share views on travel future and AI
By Derek Catron | December 20, 2023
Analysts from TD Cowen, B. Riley Securities, Evercore and BTIG share insights on travel’s future and the role of AI during a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference.  ... Read More
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