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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Google's time has come
News / Online
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Google's time has come
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2019
The "super app" concept is not particularly new but it's clearly now part of the Google agenda for travel and a myriad of other services that have an impact on the lives of its users.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Travel brands, take note: The Age of Convergence is here
By Klaus Kohlmayr - IDeaS | October 11, 2019
The Age of Convergence isn’t a pie‐in‐the‐sky idea or something that may happen in the future. Convergence is already happening every day, and it’s a part of our daily lives, even if we can’t see it.... Read More
EasyJet on learning about mobile apps the hard way
News / Technology
EasyJet on learning about mobile apps the hard way
By Linda Fox | October 10, 2019
The low-cost carrier charts the development of its mobile app - from early mistakes to implementing tools that came about following major problems for the airline.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Brad Handler
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Brad Handler
By PhocusWire | October 10, 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: Brad Handler of Inspirato.... Read More
Malaysia's Zouba wants to become a meta-book marketplace for destination products
News / Startups
Malaysia's Zouba wants to become a meta-book marketplace for destination products
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | October 10, 2019
Malaysia-based GoQuo is launching Zouba, a “meta-book marketplace” for destination products.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 8 - Stuart Crighton of Cleartrip
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 8 - Stuart Crighton of Cleartrip
By Kevin May | October 10, 2019
Cleartrip launched in India but now has half its business in the Middle East - co-founder and CEO Stuart Crighton joins David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode of How I Got Here to share the company's story.... Read More
When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong
Opinion / Technology
When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong
By Sam Kamel - iinside | October 9, 2019
Rather than dramatically ringing the death knell for LiDAR, Musk's comments earlier this year merely underscore the fact that LiDAR has an awareness issue, no pun intended.... Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: 15below on taking traveler communications to the next level
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2019
At the World Aviation Festival 2019, PhocusWire spoke wiht 15below on the challenges of airline communications, especially during disruption.... Read More
Q&A: ATPCO's Beth Taylor on looking past the C-suite, diversifying voices and leadership programs
News / Technology
Q&A: ATPCO's Beth Taylor on looking past the C-suite, diversifying voices and leadership programs
By Jill Menze | October 9, 2019
ATPCO's Lead From the Front program aims to serve employees from all levels of the company - not just those on a management track.... Read More
Startup Stage Flugy
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Flugy crowdsources private flights to exotic destinations
By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2019
Flugy charters private planes to destinations voted on by its members (who each pay a $25 membership fee). Those that want to take the trip pay their share of the charter plus an 18% commission.   ... Read More
The Future Of Travel Experience: A view from mega-investor Andreessen Horowitz
Interview / Startups
The Future Of Travel Experience: A view from mega-investor Andreessen Horowitz
By Jeff Katz - Journera | October 8, 2019
Jeff Katz talks to one of the biggest names in venture capital and a major investor in travel companies: Jeff Jordan, the managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz and ex-CEO of OpenTable.... Read More
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News / Distribution
VIDEO: Emirates on priorities and challenges for an airline's digital strategy
By Linda Fox | October 8, 2019
During the World Aviation Festival 2019, PhocusWire interviewed Alex Knigge, Emirates SVP of marketing and brand, whose role is to focus on the customer experience.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... William Phillipson
Interview / Technology
In the green room at Phocuswright with... William Phillipson
By PhocusWire | October 8, 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: William Phillipson of SilverRail Technologies.... Read More
OYO 1.5b series f 10b valuation
News / Online
OYO founder funnels $700M into new $1.5B round, valuing company at $10B
By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2019
India-based hospitality company OYO Hotels & Homes will use its latest funding round – a $1.5 billion Series F – to expand its vacation rentals business in Europe and to grow its overall presence in the United States.... Read More
Buying Business Travel, CAT Media and TravAlliance acquired by Northstar
News / Distribution
Buying Business Travel, CAT Media and TravAlliance acquired by Northstar
By Travel Weekly  | October 7, 2019
The company is owner of well-known brands including TravelPulse, TravelPulse Canada, Agent at Home, Travel Agent Academy and Agent Studio.... Read More