In an interview in the PhocusWire Studio, Fogel discusses the "connected trip" strategy, the influx of bad investment capital and sustainability.... Read More

GuruWalk, a Spanish startup specializing in tip-based guided tours, has secured €1 million in seed round funding.  ... Read More

With Airbnb’s announced IPO, 2020 is set to be a defining moment in the alternative accommodation industry’s lifecycle.... Read More

The Series A round brings the Hong Kong-based AI digital solution startup's total funding to more than $9.9 million.... Read More

This leader in conversational AI for the travel industry builds AI-powered chatbots for major travel companies.... Read More

Explore how this platform was scaled for luggage storage globally, connecting travelers with local businesses.... Read More

Intent's Richard Harris explains the options ahead and the problems brands, intermediaries and the platforms might face in a new ecosystem for securing travel sales... Read More

What do investors find appealing in pitches – and furthermore, what turns off investors?  ... Read More

Travel brands will lead the way in marketing innovation in 2020, says Partnerize customer success director Lauren DeMetro.... Read More

Beachy has secured $1 million in debt financing, which will be invested into its new food and beverage product.... Read More

Bebot: The AI-powered multilingual concierge chatbot for hotels, airports, stations and cities.... Read More

A consumer brand that has driven $100 million+ in hotel sales over messaging (SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp).... Read More

Guillaume Teissonniere, the general counsel for eDreams Odigeo, lays out the case against Google's influence on the travel industry.  ... Read More

By welcoming innovation from the outside, companies not only get a different way of thinking but often an important non-travel perspective that questions why things have always been done that way.... Read More

In this installment, Katz interviews two of the biggest forces behind United's customer experience strategy: Luc Bondar, VP for loyalty, and Praveen Sharma, VP for digital products and enterprise analytics.... Read More