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Keybrain - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Distribution
Keybrain - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 24, 2024
KeyBrain is a new artificial intelligence-powered travel booking and management portal for multi-day tours.... Read More
The move from legacy models to delightful experiences
News / Technology
The move from legacy models to delightful experiences
By Marisa Garcia | December 24, 2024
Executives from Despegar, Meili and Wego discuss the complexity in travel and the hope for AI to solve some of the challenges at The Phocuswright Conference 2024.... Read More
Poland-based WP Holding to purchase Invia Group for nearly €240M
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Poland-based WP Holding to purchase Invia Group for nearly €240M
By Morgan Hines | December 23, 2024
The technology holding company has signed a framework agreement to buy all the shares of the travel company. Invia Group operates in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland.... Read More
Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B
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Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
The Dutch company invests in technology companies across multiple verticals and said, with this transaction, it will serve more than 100-million customers in Latin America across travel, e-commerce and fintech.... Read More
BILL - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Technology
BILL - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2024
BILL is a financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses to help them control their payables, receivables and spend and expense management. ‍... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
By Mileva Sapic | December 23, 2024
Nowadays handles venue sourcing, negotiations and logistics to make event planning faster and cost-efficient.... Read More
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
News / Startups
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
Expedia Group names former interim eBay CEO as new CFO
News / Online
Expedia Group names former interim eBay CEO as new CFO
By Morgan Hines | December 20, 2024
Expedia Group has announced that Scott Schenkel will serve as its new chief financial officer after Julie Whalen departs the company in February.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
By PhocusWire | December 20, 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
Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025
News / Online
Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024
This new interactive report from Phocuswright equips industry stakeholders with key data and trends needed to navigate the evolving travel landscape.  ... Read More
How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
Opinion / Technology
How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen | December 19, 2024
The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers.  ... Read More
HotelPlanner acquires platform for finding pet-friendly accommodations
News / Online
HotelPlanner acquires platform for finding pet-friendly accommodations
By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024
The company said the acquisition is part its goal to improve travel by making experiences more inclusive with the ability to bring along furry friends.... Read More
Tripadvisor to merge with Liberty Tripadvisor in $435M deal
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Tripadvisor to merge with Liberty Tripadvisor in $435M deal
By Mitra Sorrells | December 19, 2024
The companies announced the merger Thursday morning and the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.... Read More
TripSuite raises $5M to grow AI platform for agencies
News / Startups
TripSuite raises $5M to grow AI platform for agencies
By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024
TripSuite's platform for travel agencies offers tools for customer relationship management, commission tracking, accounting, payments and more. ... Read More
The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2024
Travel industry mergers, hot startups and news about online giants such as Airbnb and Expedia all made the list of top 10 most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2024.... Read More
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