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How I Got Here, episode 23 - Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 23 - Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Stephan Ekbergh, founder and CEO of Travelstart, the South Africa-based online travel agency.... Read More
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News / Technology
Immfly lands investment from Boeing, plans to boost in-flight digital capabilities
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2020
Boeing hopes to boost in-flight capabilities for airline customers following the strategic investment in Immfly.... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Craig Brennan of Switchfly
By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2020
The Switchfly boss talks with PhocusWire about how loyalty has changed over the past decade, what younger generations want and more.... Read More
Removing obstacles to success for women in the workplace
Opinion / Online
Removing obstacles to success for women in the workplace
By Francesca Benati - Amadeus | February 5, 2020
If the company you work for doesn’t have a talent nurturing and leadership program for women, it’s time to start that conversation.... Read More
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News / Technology
Communications platform Beekeeper augments Series B with $5M in funding
By Steven Lerner | February 5, 2020
Nearly five months after announcing its $45 million Series B funding, Beekeeper is adding an extra $5 million to the round.  ... Read More
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News / Technology
Amadeus acquires airline network planning software from Optym
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2020
For more than three years, Amadeus has partnered with and invested in U.S.-based Optym to develop its airline solutions.... Read More
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News / Online
H2O Hospitality adds $7M in funding to sustain quarterly revenue growth
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The new round will be used to support the company’s fast-growing working capital needs.  ... Read More
Hotel revenue management: Is there a breakthrough on the horizon?
Opinion / Technology
Hotel revenue management: Is there a breakthrough on the horizon?
By Vivek Bhogaraju - Expedia Group | February 4, 2020
Expedia Group commissioned Phocuswright to conduct a global study on the state of hotel revenue management from the perspective of the revenue manager - and the results are telling.... Read More
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News / Technology
Wishbox secures $2.5M to help property managers win upsells
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The company says the funding will be used to accelerate global expansion and to develop more opportunities for property managers to offer value to their guests.  ... Read More
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News / Distribution
Travel suppliers need to be thinking more about "second wallets"
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2020
With newer technologies enabling the creation of more personalized offers, it's time for travel to enter the age of complete retailing, according to a report.... Read More
OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
News / Online
OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
By Kevin May | February 3, 2020
The move comes as part of a sale that began in December 2019 when Germany-based E-Domizil acquired Wolters Reisen from TUI Group for an undisclosed fee.... Read More
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News / Online
How a hotel chain is reinventing loyalty with at-home perks
By Mitra Sorrells | February 3, 2020
Nordic Choice Hotels has created a new option for its loyalty members that allows them to have in-home cleaning services with hotel products such as sheets, towels and toiletries.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
By Steven Lerner | February 3, 2020
OffWeGo is a student-centric solution addressing the large information gap while students are traveling on university-sponsored programs.... Read More
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News / Online
Google, Barry Diller, annual marketing spend - what to watch in upcoming online travel earnings
By Steven Lerner | February 3, 2020
Here are six important questions regarding the upcoming earnings for online travel companies.  ... Read More
Sounding Off: Try the shiny new tech but never expect results
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Try the shiny new tech but never expect results
By PhocusWire | January 31, 2020
Technologists will always want to play but the beancounters upstairs often do not have the patience to let the nerds in the basement figure out if something new is relevant to a brand's strategic vision beyond the next few quarters.... Read More
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