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News / Online
PhocusWire parent Northstar Travel Group appoints Jason Young as CEO
By PhocusWire | January 5, 2023
Tom Kemp, who has been chairman and CEO since 2009, will remain as chairman, and Bob Sullivan has been promoted to chief commercial officer.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Key components of modern hotel technology and revenue strategies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 5, 2023
IDeaS' Klaus Kohlmayr and Hudson Crossing's George Roukas share how they would design distribution and revenue management if they operated a hotel.... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair LIVE - Sam Jain of Fareportal
By Linda Fox | January 5, 2023
Fareportal, which is based in New York, has seven travel companies in its portfolio and employs more than 2,000 people across a number of locations including the U.K., Mexico, Canada and India.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Simplifying corporate rail travel is an environmental and business imperative
By Champa Magesh - Trainline Partner Solutions | January 5, 2023
Championing the sustainable impact of rail travel is worth little if, as an industry, we are unable to convert demand into completed journeys.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Travel fintech trends to watch in 2023
By David Doctor - Amadeus | January 4, 2023
Travel companies are prioritizing investment in payments and fintech, recognizing that innovation in these areas can be an important differentiator for their brands.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: BookSmart24 helps travelers book sustainable trips
By Kathryn Walson | January 4, 2023
The BookSmart24 app equips travelers with the information they need to select the most eco-friendly itinerary.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Mystifly – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | January 4, 2023
Singapore-based Mystifly offers a suite of solutions to streamline airline distribution, fulfillment and payments.  ... Read More
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News / Technology
RateGain rounds out offering with acquisition of Adara
By Linda Fox | January 3, 2023
The combination of RateGain and Adara will offer travel companies travel intent data as well as pricing and inventory intelligence.... Read More
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News / Online
How TMCs are blending automation with human support
By Kathryn Walson | January 3, 2023
Executives from CWT and Flight Centre Travel Group discuss challenges facing the business travel sector including the need for more customer service and a focus on sustainability.... Read More
Top travel industry predictions for 2023
News / Online
Top travel industry predictions for 2023
By Kathryn Walson | January 3, 2023
As we begin 2023, executives in the travel industry describe the developments they foresee in the next 12 months. ... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Sabre - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | January 3, 2023
Sabre Hospitality president Scott Wilson explains the company’s new SynXis Retail Studio solution.... Read More
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News / Startups
Startups Lucia and BLCK forge ahead with scholarship backing
By Kathryn Walson | December 23, 2022
Samella Watson and Grace McBride talk about how the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship, including access to The Phocuswright Conference, has helped them shape their startups.... Read More
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News / Technology
What to expect from the TravelTech Show in 2023
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2022
The TravelTech Show will celebrate its 20th years when it returns to ExCel London in June.... Read More
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News / Online
The most popular articles on PhocusWire in 2022
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2022
From the 1,000-plus articles we published in 2022, these are the 10 that were most popular based on pageviews.... Read More
How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel
News
How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel
By Linda Fox | December 22, 2022
Uplift's Brian Barth, Worldline's Laurie Gablehouse and Paul Beukers from Katanox discuss developments in payments from wallets and crypto to loyalty and embedded finance at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
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