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Utu to accelerate growth through $33M funding and acquisition deal
News / Technology
Utu to accelerate growth through $33M funding and acquisition deal
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2023
Utu already counts Accor, Air France-KLM, Emirates and Etihad among its partners for its tax-free shopping solution.... Read More
3 takeaways for travel insurtechs from Sam Altman's world tour
Opinion / Technology
3 takeaways for travel insurtechs from Sam Altman's world tour
By Daniel Green - Faye | June 27, 2023
As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman continues his call for increased regulation of artificial intelligence, what lessons can be applied about regulation to the travel insurance space?  ... Read More
Chargebacks in travel increasing as consumers find them easier than refunds
News / Technology
Chargebacks in travel increasing as consumers find them easier than refunds
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2023
Outpayce, the payments business of Amadeus, surveyed travel executives to uncover that 71% of companies have seen an increase with disputes growing 30% year over year.... Read More
Seizing the digital payment opportunity in travel
News / Technology
Seizing the digital payment opportunity in travel
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2023
Stripe's global travel lead James Lemon discusses payments evolution and trends in travel in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2023.... Read More
Airbnb talks strategy on marketing, travel dispersal, more
News / Online
Airbnb talks strategy on marketing, travel dispersal, more
By Derek Catron | June 26, 2023
Airbnb’s Amir Segall shares insights on redistributing tourism and other strategies during a center stage interview at Phocuswright Europe.  ... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Squake provides sustainability solutions for travel companies
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Squake provides sustainability solutions for travel companies
By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2023
Squake’s API calculates carbon emissions related to any type of travel, such as an air or rail trip or a hotel stay, and then automates carbon reduction or compensation in the booking flow.... Read More
CWT partners with Spotnana for travel management platform
News / Technology
CWT partners with Spotnana for travel management platform
By Jay Boehmer & Michael B. Baker | June 26, 2023
Spotnana CEO Sarosh Waghmar said the partnership combines Spotnana’s tech with CWT’s "global servicing capabilities and the full breadth of its TMC services."... Read More
Fora adds payment storage facility for travel advisors
News / Technology
Fora adds payment storage facility for travel advisors
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2023
Part of the company’s client management tool, the Vault removes the need to collect and store clients’ payment information at the time of booking.... Read More
Early adopters of AI for travel on the power of new models
News / Technology
Early adopters of AI for travel on the power of new models
By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2023
The founders of 30SecondstoFly and Sam - two AI-powered chatbots that have been acquired by Amex GBT and Flight Centre Travel Group, respectively, discuss the potential of new large language models.... Read More
Personalization + ChatGPT = Holy grail in customer intent
Opinion / Technology
Personalization + ChatGPT = Holy grail in customer intent
By Terry Jones | June 23, 2023
ChatGPT is going to change travel search for the better, and adding personalization will make it wonderful.... Read More
Transport experts discuss multimodal dream, super apps, short-haul flights ban
News / Online
Transport experts discuss multimodal dream, super apps, short-haul flights ban
By Derek Catron | June 23, 2023
The panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe also spoke about air taxis and the challenges of connecting travelers on the “last mile” of their journey.  ... Read More
Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences
News / Startups
Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2023
Following our recent piece on top investors in travel tech, PhocusWire collected insights from startups on what they look for in investors.... Read More
Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices
News / Startups
Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices
By Derek Catron | June 22, 2023
The Berlin-based climate tech startup intends to use the funding for technology research and development and new hires to meet customer demand.  ... Read More
New apps aim to help Black travelers find safe, seamless journeys
News / Technology
New apps aim to help Black travelers find safe, seamless journeys
By Nicole Edenedo – Travel Weekly | June 21, 2023
Technology is at the center of an expanding global safety net for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create apps that connect them with Black communities abroad.  ... Read More
4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023
News / Online
4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023
By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023
Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference.  ... Read More
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