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Startup Stage Trip Loop
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Loop coordinates group travel, with and without internet
By Mitra Sorrells | January 2, 2019
Trip Loop consolidates information related to group travel, such as hotel reservations, transportation, events and a closed communication network, in one platform, which can be accessed even when internet access is not available. ... Read More
Increased ship production, environmentally friendly practices to shape cruise industry in 2019
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Increased ship production, environmentally friendly practices to shape cruise industry in 2019
By Tom Stieghorst - Travel Weekly | January 2, 2019
In 2019, nearly two dozen ships are scheduled to be delivered. Two types are more popular than others.... Read More
VIDEO: Arise Travel - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
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VIDEO: Arise Travel - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 2, 2019
Arise is a blockchain-based distributed network for hotels and the ecosystem of products and services around them.... Read More
PhocusWire's theme months for 2018 - all in one place
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PhocusWire's theme months for 2018 - all in one place
By PhocusWire | December 31, 2018
Here some of the highlights from each of our dedicated months during 2018 - from blockchain and digital marketing to voice and startups.... Read More
A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Retailing and ancillaries
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A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Retailing and ancillaries
By Kevin May | December 31, 2018
To explore what lies ahead for retailing and ancillaries in relation to travel next year, we asked a company at the sharp end of it all to share some ideas.... Read More
Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019
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Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019
By Jill Menze | December 31, 2018
Younger travelers are keen to engage with bots and are more likely to be swayed by personalized offers as they head into 2019.... Read More
VIDEO: LIVN - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
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VIDEO: LIVN - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 31, 2018
Through a single integration with LIVN API, B2B partners can connect to 15,000 tour operators with over 700,000 global tours and activities.... Read More
QOTW: Something about... a 20,000-word mini-thesis on travel in 2018
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QOTW: Something about... a 20,000-word mini-thesis on travel in 2018
By PhocusWire | December 28, 2018
After our launch in late-2017, Quote Of The Week (QOTW) quickly established itself as PhocusWire's signature sign-off to mark the end of each week.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Fallacies and travel: Making sense out of 2018
By Simone Puorto | December 28, 2018
A look at the four most important trends of the year worth saluting.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Jubel combines high-tech and high-touch trip-planning
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STARTUP STAGE: Jubel combines high-tech and high-touch trip-planning
By Mitra Sorrells | December 28, 2018
Jubel combines artificial intelligence and travel specialists to create customized proposals - including destinations, hotels and transportation – based on clients' personal preferences and styles.  ... Read More
VIDEO: Viselio - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
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VIDEO: Viselio - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 28, 2018
Viselio is a digital visa service, cutting the time to apply for a visa from several hours to just a couple of minutes.... Read More
VIDEO: Hotels and doing the simple things first with tech
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VIDEO: Hotels and doing the simple things first with tech
By Kevin May | December 27, 2018
Hotels face battles on multiple fronts - but it's not just the obvious competitive elements that give them the biggest challenges.... Read More
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AvantStay wins $5M round to grow group booking service for private accommodation
By Kevin May | December 27, 2018
AvantStay has landed a $5 million funding round from large group of investors led by Ballpen Capital.... Read More
2018 review 2019 preview AI
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A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Artificial intelligence in travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 27, 2018
To explore what lies ahead for AI in relation to travel, we solicited input from IBM’s global managing director for travel and transportation, Dee Waddell, and from Mark Holt, chief technology officer at Trainline, a company that has been using AI to improve its services.  ... Read More
VIDEO: Affirm - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
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VIDEO: Affirm - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 27, 2018
Affirm allows your customers to pay for their trips over time via monthly installments offered at the point of sale.... Read More