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TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
News / Online
TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024
Along with the acquisition, TravelPerk has received a credit facility of up to $135 million provided by Blackstone and Blue Owl.  ... Read More
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
News / Technology
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
On the eve of the Business Travel Show Europe, PhocusWire catches up with corporate travel executives on the progress of artificial intelligence in the past year.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Stellar allows consumers to repurpose their unused reservations
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Stellar allows consumers to repurpose their unused reservations
By Mileva Sapic | June 17, 2024
Stellar is a marketplace committed to reselling nonrefundable and noncancellable reservations and tickets across a broad spectrum of experiences, including travel, dining, concerts and sporting events.... Read More
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
Opinion / Online
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
By Gav Buggy - TikTok | June 17, 2024
Travel content is blowing up on social media, providing no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits. ... Read More
Holidayheroes: EMEA People’s Choice Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024
Interview / Startups
Holidayheroes: EMEA People’s Choice Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2024
Travel industry research authority Phocuswright announced the people's choice award winner of the latest Phocuswright Innovation Platform program Launch: EMEA.... Read More
Are technology advances helping hotels see the bigger picture?
News / Technology
Are technology advances helping hotels see the bigger picture?
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2024
Rebecca Suiker from The Social Hub and Paul van Meerendonk from IDeaS discuss how advances in technology, including revenue management, are helping traditional hotels and newer hospitality concepts optimize their spaces.... Read More
Hotels move beyond the bed to experiences that treat guests like royalty
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Hotels move beyond the bed to experiences that treat guests like royalty
By D.J. Catron | June 17, 2024
Experts from Accor, Strawberry and Casual Hotels speak at Phocuswright Europe of meeting guests’ growing expectations for memorable experiences.  ... Read More
Spanish travelers: Hotel stays flat, short-term rentals surging
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Spanish travelers: Hotel stays flat, short-term rentals surging
By Phocuswright Research | June 14, 2024
This Phocuswright report, based on a survey of Spanish leisure travelers, provides a comprehensive range of data and analysis on the trip life cycle for consumers in Spain.   ... Read More
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Etraveli, Cloudbeds, Spotnana
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Etraveli, Cloudbeds, Spotnana
By PhocusWire | June 14, 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
How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
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How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
By Morgan Hines | June 14, 2024
James Lever of Weeva and Sally Davey of Travalyst talk about sustainability sensibilities in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe.... Read More
Viator's origin story - a tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
News / Startups
Viator's origin story - a tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2024
Viator founder Rod Cuthbert shared the Phocuswright Europe 2024 Center Stage with Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter to discuss how the tours and activities company came to be, selling it to Tripadvisor and his thoughts on Google.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 3 in pictures
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Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 3 in pictures
By PhocusWire | June 13, 2024
The 2024 Phocuswright Europe conference wrapped up Wednesday in Barcelona. View a collection of photos from the final day of the conference that drew more than 500 attendees.  ... Read More
Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel
News / Online
Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel
By Morgan Hines | June 13, 2024
The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space.  ... Read More
Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement
News / Technology
Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement
By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2024
Canary works with more than 20,000 hoteliers around the world, including many that are part brands such as Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton and Four Seasons.... Read More
123compare.me – EMEA Travel Innovation Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024
Interview / Startups
123compare.me – EMEA Travel Innovation Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2024
123Compare.me is a pricing tool that empowers hotel groups to master room distribution by targeting and resolving online price disparities.... Read More
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