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VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019
A virtual global supercarrier enables efficient pre-booked and on-demand trips from any A to B for customers and carriers.... Read More
VIDEO: MagicStay - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: MagicStay - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019
Several hundred thousand apartments worldwide can be booked for corporate stays directly in the SBT.... Read More
VIDEO: TroopTravel - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: TroopTravel - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019
100 travelers. 15 origins. Where do we meet? See how to use Big Data to plan corporate meetings and events in minutes.... Read More
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News / Distribution
VIDEO: Hotels hold fast to direct distribution and the power of loyalty schemes
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2019
Perhaps a semblance of calm has arrived in the hotel distribution landscape as large hotel groups become more comfortable with their third-party strategies.... Read More
When should travel startups hire a CMO?
News / Startups
When should travel startups hire a CMO?
By Steven Lerner | November 27, 2019
Two experts in venture capital, Chris Hemmeter and William Bao Bean, explain why travel startups should hold off on hiring a CMO.... Read More
Leavy.co $14 million seed round
News / Startups
Leavy completes $14M seed round, launches travel app for millennials
By Steven Lerner | November 27, 2019
Funding will be used to develop a mobile app that rewards members for renting out their homes while away on a trip.  ... Read More
VIDEO: Exosonic - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Exosonic - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2019
Exosonic is bringing supersonic transport back by muting the sonic boom. ... Read More
VIDEO: Beachy - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Beachy - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2019
This software solution integrates beach, pool and F&B operations, increasing revenue and delivering an unparalleled guest experience.... Read More
Value remains most important factor for U.S. and French buyers of travel online
News / Online
Value remains most important factor for U.S. and French buyers of travel online
By Linda Fox | November 26, 2019
Research from Amadeus highlights most important factors in online booking as well as influences on purchasing decisions.... Read More
Brand Business - Emil Martinsek of GetYourGuide
Interview / Online
Brand Business - Emil Martinsek of GetYourGuide
By Steven Lerner | November 26, 2019
GetYourGuide's Emil Martinsek speaks with PhocusWire about his role as chief marketing officer.... Read More
VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the tech trends shaping the travel industry
News / Technology
VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the tech trends shaping the travel industry
By Jill Menze | November 26, 2019
At The Phocuswright Conference 2019, journalist Kara Swisher said recurring revenue bundles, augmented reality and transportation are trends to watch in the travel industry.... Read More
VIDEO: Airalo - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Airalo - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2019
Get pain-free travel and stay connected without changing SIM cards or renting a Wi-Fi device.... Read More
VIDEO: 30SecondsToFly - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: 30SecondsToFly - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2019
Claire, the AI partner for large TMCs, offers traveler-centric conversational commerce for higher revenues and lower costs.... Read More
VIDEO: Skyscanner's Bryan Dove on being a new type of travel brand
News / Online
VIDEO: Skyscanner's Bryan Dove on being a new type of travel brand
By Kevin May | November 25, 2019
The company's CEO joined us in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference 2019 to discuss its move to a "marketplace" and share some of the early feedback to its decision.... Read More
Brand Business - Arjan Dijk of Booking.com
Interview / Distribution
Brand Business - Arjan Dijk of Booking.com
By Linda Fox | November 25, 2019
As chief marketing officer, Arjan Dijk is responsible for the strategy and implementation of brand, social and performance marketing of Booking.com worldwide. He was previously vice president for global marketing at Google.... Read More