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Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
News / Technology
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
The investment in Lighthouse will drive product innovation, strategic acquisitions and global expansion.... Read More
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
News / Technology
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
Mews and Atomize plan to equip customers with predictive insights and market data to help them maximize revenue.... Read More
Mobi named People’s Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Technology
Mobi named People’s Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | November 21, 2024
Eleven innovators participated in the Launch, an application-based competition that gives companies a chance to present their innovations to the travel industry at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
News / Online
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
By Matthew Parsons | November 21, 2024
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin shares how the company is testing AI in consumer facing channels as well as for marketing, partners and more during a session at The Phocuswright Conference 2024.... Read More
Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools
News / Startups
Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2024
Hopper is the latest partner for Acai Travel, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024 that is using AI to improve internal operations for travel companies.... Read More
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
News / Technology
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
By Mileva Sapic | November 20, 2024
Apaleo plans to accelerate its international expansion and attract talent after raising €20 million in funding.... Read More
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
News / Technology
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2024
Digital ID and biometrics are the key drivers to a seamless experience for passengers to move smoothly through the airport.... Read More
The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
News / Technology
The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
By Mileva Sapic | November 19, 2024
A survey from Amadeus uncovered areas of friction for travelers as well as the technology that is alleviating some of the stress.... Read More
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
News / Technology
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024
Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence.... Read More
MakeMyTrip acquires expense management tool
News / Online
MakeMyTrip acquires expense management tool
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The acquisition of Happay expense platform underscores MakeMyTrip’s intention to offer a total solution for corporate travel and expense management.... Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
News / Startups
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, to help them offer personalized content for travelers.... Read More
The next four years look bright for travel technology
Opinion / Online
The next four years look bright for travel technology
By Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Association | November 18, 2024
Travel Technology Association president and CEO Laura Chadwick says the industry has an excellent opportunity to shape and benefit from the Trump Administration’s pro-innovation policies.... Read More
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
News / Online
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 16, 2024
OpenAirlines has secured new funding to advance sustainable aviation technology and support the industry’s decarbonization efforts globally.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.... Read More
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
Opinion / Online
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | November 15, 2024
As COP29 draws to a close, Bob Garner, founder of EnviroRental, discusses the importance of taking action to make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry.... Read More
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