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ConnexPay - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
Interview / Technology
ConnexPay - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2024
 Founded in 2017, ConnexPay integrates both sides of the payment ecosystem – accepting and making payments – inside a single global platform.... Read More
How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
News / Technology
How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
By Morgan Hines | July 9, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence could be a game-changing technology when it comes to simplifying the complicated operations of running an airline.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: FreeGuides empowers hotels to accompany their guests beyond the lobby
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: FreeGuides empowers hotels to accompany their guests beyond the lobby
By Mileva Sapic | July 8, 2024
FreeGuides is committed to enriching the guest experience while also enhancing hotel operations by using QR code-driven solutions to make content creation efficient and straightforward.... Read More
Spotnana's former CTO on market perception and shiny things
News / Technology
Spotnana's former CTO on market perception and shiny things
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2024
Shikhar Agarwal, co-founder and former CTO of Spotnana, discusses the company being misunderstood in the market, the need to improve data flow and the importance of staying focused in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe 2024.... Read More
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
News / Technology
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
By D.J. Catron | July 8, 2024
Experts from Expedia Group, Amadeus and Caravelo share views on the future of travel tech trends at Phocuswright Europe.  ... Read More
HomeCamper and Campspace merge to create European leader in micro camping
News / Online
HomeCamper and Campspace merge to create European leader in micro camping
By Linda Fox | July 4, 2024
Peer-to-peer platforms Campspace and Homecamper specialize in camping locations provided by private individuals across Europe with accommodation including yurts, cabins and tents.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, Sabre, Hostaway and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, Sabre, Hostaway and more
By PhocusWire | July 3, 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
Education is necessary for travelers to play a bigger role in mitigating overtourism
News / Online
Education is necessary for travelers to play a bigger role in mitigating overtourism
By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2024
Overtourism and sustainability are inherently linked, a connection more travelers need to be educated about, according to experts at Travalyst, TreadRight and the Turisme de Barcelona.   ... Read More
Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding
News / Online
Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding
By Mileva Sapic | July 2, 2024
Loyalty platform Heymax.ai plans to help customers earn one free vacation every year by allowing them to earn Max Miles from their everyday purchases.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Seeru is a marketplace to help Muslims travel across the U.A.E
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Seeru is a marketplace to help Muslims travel across the U.A.E
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2024
The company said it is launching a first in the region app that aims to serve 90 million out of 2 billion Muslims, making Umrah accessible through its tech-driven approach.... Read More
Finding a balance between airlines’ NDC plans and corporate travel needs
News / Distribution
Finding a balance between airlines’ NDC plans and corporate travel needs
By D.J. Catron | July 2, 2024
Lufthansa Group’s Puck Voorneveld and Michael Harbin of Traverse Technologies speak in the PhocusWire studio about NDC, AI use cases and other topics.  ... Read More
Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2024
News / Startups
Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2024
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2024
For the second year in a row, we have compiled data on the top venture capital investors in travel technology and asked some of those investors to share details on their strategies and outlook.... Read More
The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences
Opinion / Online
The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences
By Richard Black - Sojern | July 1, 2024
While the travel and tourism industry is full of opportunity, it still lacks in providing accessibility to travelers with limitations.... Read More
Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
Interview / Startups
Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2024
Takyon turns non-refundable travel reservations into digital goods, using a blockchain-based tokenization process, so they can be resold or exchanged.... Read More
STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
News / Distribution
STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024
Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space.... Read More
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