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Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: ReTravel Technologies

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

ReTravel is an autonomous cross-selling technology designed to maximize traveler’s value.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Road.Travel

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Road.Travel is a digital platform of curated routes, connecting travellers to tourism destinations.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: RoomPriceGenie

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

RoomPriceGenie make automated pricing software for hotels, apartments and other accommodation providers.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: TapTrip

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Taking the corporate out of corporate travel, TapTrip is an end-to-end travel technology platform and marketplace, built for SMEs.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Thrust Carbon

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Thrust Carbon is a carbon intelligence platform that is easy to integrate, delivers market leading accuracy and total transparency.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Travala

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Travala is the leading cryptocurrency-friendly travel booking service, including an online travel agency brand and now a luxury travel agency service, Concierge.io.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Vacayou

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Vacayou is building the most comprehensive content and booking platform exclusively for wellness and active travel.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Wheel The World

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Wheel the World is a platform making the world accessible for travelers with disabilities.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Youtip

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Youtip is a specialty payments company that facilitates digital tipping and financial wellness for employees.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: The Host Co. adds hotel-style amenities to rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | November 15, 2021

Founded in September 2020, the Host Co. enables hosts to create an online store to sell anything in their property, from snacks to phone chargers to artwork.... Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings to acquire Getaroom for $1.2B

By Jill Menze | November 12, 2021

The B2B hotel room distributor will roll into Booking Holdings’ Priceline brand to form a new strategic partnerships business unit.... Read More

News / Online

Lastminute.com Group credits package trips for revenue boost

By Kevin May | November 12, 2021

CEO Andrea Bertoli says he expects a return to normality for leisure travel demand during the course of 2022.... Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: NDC still means different things to different people

By PhocusWire | November 12, 2021

Many now admit that, perhaps in that initial phase, IATA mis-sold NDC, with one of the criticisms levelled at its development being too much talk of costs.... Read More

News / Technology

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - this year's innovators, ready to pitch

November 12, 2021

Phocuswright is at the forefront of innovation in the global travel, tourism and hospitality industry. We bring travel industry leaders together with the most promising entrepreneurs.... Read More