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VIDEO: Pattern - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Pattern - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2021
Pattern Insurance enables you to embed and control protection for any online booking business.... Read More
Sounding Off: The smart money goes on connecting the dots
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: The smart money goes on connecting the dots
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2021
When you follow Glenn Fogel’s train of thought, not only on the opportunity to keep customers in the Booking Holdings ecosystem, including payment, but also of the opportunity to get them to spend more, M&A activity makes sense.... Read More
The rapid growth of online travel in five charts
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The rapid growth of online travel in five charts
By Phocuswright Research | December 10, 2021
Phocuswright’s managing director Pete Comeau presents five charts in three minutes that show the growth of online penetration into the sector.... Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: Why too much cash can lead to startup failure
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2021
At The Phocuswright Conference, Altimeter Capital’s Brad Gerstner and YC Continuity’s Anu Hariharan discuss how the pandemic has affected the startup ecosystem and the benefit of not raising too much too soon.... Read More
Hyatt introduces room keys in Apple Wallet
News / Technology
Hyatt introduces room keys in Apple Wallet
By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | December 10, 2021
The technology allows Hyatt loyalty members to unlock guest rooms by tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch.... Read More
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News / Technology
Travel payment tech provider ConnexPay raises $20M Series B
By Mitra Sorrells | December 10, 2021
For 2022, ConnexPay is forecasting 5x growth in revenue.  ... Read More
VIDEO: Midnightdeal - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Midnightdeal - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2021
Midnightdeal has built a unique next-generation gamified hotel marketplace where both hoteliers as well as travellers get the best deal.... Read More
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News / Technology
Czech cybersecurity firm Avast acquires SSI innovator Evernym
By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2021
Founded in 2013, Evernym powers IATA's Travel Pass and has founded the Decentralized Identity Foundation, the Good Health Pass Collaborative and the Sovrin Foundation.... Read More
VIDEO: Amadeus on recovery trends and startup areas to watch
News / Startups
VIDEO: Amadeus on recovery trends and startup areas to watch
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2021
Seasonality as been impacted and a much later decision process on destinations from consumers is a new reality, with direct implications for technology and specifically artificial intelligence.... Read More
What steps can tourism take after COP26?
News / Technology
What steps can tourism take after COP26?
By Kevin May | December 9, 2021
Some argue that the travel, tourism and hospitality industry has, for the most part, avoided tackling the climate crisis in a meaningful way. But there are ways to change that.... Read More
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VIDEO: Amtrav’s Jeff Klee on what's spurring - and stopping - business travel innovation
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2021
AmTrav co-founder and CEO Jeff Klee sits down in the PhocusWire Studio to discuss how traveler demands are driving innovation in business travel.... Read More
ATPCO pushes for flight shopping standards
News / Distribution
ATPCO pushes for flight shopping standards
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | December 9, 2021
ATPCO is endeavoring to get its Next Generation Storefront initiative approved and published by January 1.... Read More
Agoda launches Beds Network to help hotels distribute wholesale rates
News / Distribution
Agoda launches Beds Network to help hotels distribute wholesale rates
By Jill Menze | December 9, 2021
With Beds Network, properties gain access to Booking Holdings’ 10,000-plus affiliate partners through Agoda’s network.... Read More
Casai expands in Brazil, acquires Roomin
News / Startups
Casai expands in Brazil, acquires Roomin
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2021
Roomin, which is also a property technology specialist, gives Casai a presence in Brazil leisure destination Florianopolis.... Read More
Easol lands $25M for experiences tech platform
News / Startups
Easol lands $25M for experiences tech platform
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2021
The investment was led by Tiger Global and follows seed funding of $4.5 million announced earlier this year.... Read More
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