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In The Big Chair - Graham Turner of Flight Centre Travel Group
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Graham Turner of Flight Centre Travel Group
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2022
Graham Turner is CEO of Flight Centre Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers, with company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries.... Read More
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British Airways, Amadeus push sustainability efforts
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2022
British Airways is working Chooose to provide more detailed information to travelers about the climate impacts of travel, while Amadeus has joined the Travalyst coalition.... Read More
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News / Startups
Phocuswright selects two recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2022
In honor of Phocuswright founder Philip Wolf, Samella Watson of Theblck.io and Grace McBride of Lucia have been named recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Cruise lines' direct sales keep rising, but travel advisors are unfazed
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | October 26, 2022
Cruise lines such as Norwegian say they are investing in their online direct business because the channel is both "attractive" and "low-cost."  ... Read More
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News / Startups
ConnexPay raises $110M to fund global expansion
By Kathryn Walson | October 26, 2022
ConnexPay previously closed a Series B funding round of $20 million in December 2021.... Read More
What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior
News / Online
What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior
By Jill Menze | October 26, 2022
According to a new report from Omio, travelers are opting for more sustainable modes of travel and staying closer to home.... Read More
Bob W secures €21M in Series A funding
News / Startups
Bob W secures €21M in Series A funding
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
The round for the Helsinki-based business was led by IDC Ventures, Elevator Ventures, Verve Ventures and Flashpoint.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: HolidayHero wants to help hotels and rentals digitalize the guest experience
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: HolidayHero wants to help hotels and rentals digitalize the guest experience
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
Amsterdam-based HolidayHero provides property rental hosts and hotels with software to save time on guest management, boost revenue and improve the guest experience.... Read More
WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
News / Startups
WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
The investment was led by Left Lane Capital with existing investors Base10 Partners and Swift Ventures and a number of angel investors also involved.... Read More
The “Great Breakup”: Why women are leaving corporate jobs
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The “Great Breakup”: Why women are leaving corporate jobs
By Jill Menze | October 25, 2022
According to McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace 2022 study, women leaders are leaving their companies at the highest rate in years.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Could NFTs for hospitality come back to bite us?
By Fred Bean - HotelPORT | October 25, 2022
Big brands across travel are exploring use cases for NFTs, but careful consideration and caution may be needed for successful implementation.   ... Read More
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News / Technology
Fleetcor acquires corporate accommodation specialist Roomex
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2022
The acquisition is Fleetcor’s third in travel and transport this year, following its purchase in March of Levarti, a notification system for air passengers.... Read More
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News / Online
Travel apps have work to do in improving customer satisfaction
By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022
According to a recent study from Applause, 37% of customers say travel apps have not been helpful in managing recent travel challenges.... Read More
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News / Online
How a regional airline is becoming a leader in sustainability
By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022
In June, the Swedish airline Braathens held what it claims to be the first regional flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2022: Cultivating diverse cultures
News / Online
Phocuswright Conference 2022: Cultivating diverse cultures
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2022
Register now to learn about how travel organizations are cultivating diverse cultures at The Phocuswright Conference’s Diversity in Leadership event.... Read More
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