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Interview / Startups

Video: Trava – Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2022

Trava provides an automated solution for OTAs, TMCs or any other flight seller to manage the post-booking process in global distribution systems.... Read More

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News / Online

How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors

By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022

Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry.... Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

The Madrid-based company saw improvement in passengers boarded and travel agency bookings.... Read More

News / Distribution

Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group.... Read More

News / Technology

Travel is back - and so are the hackers

By Robert Kusters - PerimeterX | July 29, 2022

An uptick in nefarious activity is exposing new avenues for scammers to carry out attacks - but travel and hospitality companies can be proactive.... Read More

News / Startups

Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 29, 2022

The Seoul-based online travel agency has raised $8 million to-date.... Read More

News / Online

Mews launches venture arm to fuel growth and innovation in hospitality industry

By Kathryn Walson | July 28, 2022

Following three acquisitions in the past year, Mews has launched Mews Ventures to accelerate M&A activity.... Read More

News / Online

Digital regulation gets go-ahead in Europe

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2022

Travel companies see a more level playing field and innovation coming out of the European Commission's Digital Markets Act.... Read More

News / Technology

PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution

By Jill Menze | July 28, 2022

The capital is the first financing PriceLabs, which grew nearly 3X in 2021.... Read More

News / Online

Wyndham’s Julie White on distribution, loyalty and marketing

By PhocusWire | July 28, 2022

In the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022, White discusses her work with the global company’s managed and franchised properties across EMEA.... Read More

News / Online

Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions

By Jill Menze | July 27, 2022

TravelNet Solutions hopes to achieve unicorn status in the next four years.... Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2022

MakeMyTrip's revenue from air ticket, hotels and bus ticket sales have all improved significantly in the quarter.... Read More

News / Online

New alliance forms to advance women leaders in hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | July 27, 2022

The individual organizations will continue to work independently and will amplify their programs, messaging and initiatives through the alliance.... Read More