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"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing
News / Online
"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing
By Jill Menze | November 18, 2020
With Airbnb filing for its long-awaited initial public offering, experts weigh in on what it means for the travel industry.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Colibra pays for flight delays and cancellations
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2020
Colibra processes claims under Europe's flight compensation rule, which covers all flights within and originating from Europe.... Read More
VIDEO: Vouch - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Vouch - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2020
Vouch builds digital concierges to help hotels enable guests to access information and services without downloading an app.... Read More
Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
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Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2020
Gojek, a ride-hailing, delivery and payments app, will help boost Indonesia's digital transformation following new investment.... Read More
Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues
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Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues
By Kevin May | November 17, 2020
On the eve of its debut on the public markets, documents filed this week indicate that it is ready move in comfortably alongside the likes of Expedia Group and Booking Holdings.... Read More
VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020
Trueface deploys ethical facial recognition and shows how the responsible use of computer vision is shaping the industry.... Read More
VIDEO: Cloudbeds - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Cloudbeds - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020
Cloudbeds is building the next-generation hospitality tech platform delivering feature flexibility without feature bloat. ... Read More
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News / Technology
Maidbot closes Series B led by makers of Lysol
By Mitra Sorrells | November 17, 2020
Maidbot and Lysol-maker RB will also collaborate to develop new commercial cleaning solutions.  ... Read More
Travel companies ask European regulators to enforce Google dominance decision
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Travel companies ask European regulators to enforce Google dominance decision
November 16, 2020
In a letter to the commissioner for competition, 130 companies and 28 industry organizations, across numerous sectors, ask the Commission to enforce its 2017 abuse of dominance decision.... Read More
Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2021
News / Startups
Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2021
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2020
Our Hot 25 this year is a collection of companies that have survived the onset of the global pandemic and that can, as equally important, thrive in 2021.... Read More
What is the state of the tours, activities and attractions sector?
News / Online
What is the state of the tours, activities and attractions sector?
By Kevin May | November 16, 2020
A survey produced for the recent Arival 360 online event indicated just how much the tours, activities and attractions sector has been hit by the pandemic during 2020.... Read More
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News / Online
What travel companies can do now to prepare for recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2020
Payments provider Flywire has created a guidebook for travel companies with tips across six categories.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Travevel is a social platform designed to give back
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Travevel is a social platform designed to give back
By Jill Menze | November 16, 2020
The startup, set to launch later this month, will use 10% of all profits to provide living essentials and affordable housing for disadvantaged communities in high tourism areas.... Read More
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
News / Technology
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020
The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K. alongside virtual events in Asia and the U.S.... Read More
Unboxing revenue management, from revenue systems to revenue strategy
Opinion / Distribution
Unboxing revenue management, from revenue systems to revenue strategy
By Sharad Kapur | November 13, 2020
It's time for hotel companies to build revenue management infrastructures around their operations that also reflect their strategy.... Read More
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