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Chargebacks in travel increasing as consumers find them easier than refunds
News / Technology
Chargebacks in travel increasing as consumers find them easier than refunds
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2023
Outpayce, the payments business of Amadeus, surveyed travel executives to uncover that 71% of... Read More
Seizing the digital payment opportunity in travel
News / Technology
Seizing the digital payment opportunity in travel
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2023
Stripe's global travel lead James Lemon discusses payments evolution and trends in travel in the... Read More
Fora adds payment storage facility for travel advisors
News / Technology
Fora adds payment storage facility for travel advisors
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2023
Part of the company’s client management tool, the Vault removes the need to collect and store clients’... Read More
Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences
News / Startups
Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2023
Following our recent piece on top investors in travel tech, PhocusWire collected insights from... Read More
HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service
News / Startups
HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2023
The investment in the company was led by Caixa Capital with Lince Capital and existing investor... Read More
Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges
News / Technology
Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2023
Luis Maroto, president and CEO of Amadeus, joined Phocuswright Europe 2023 to talk about the economy,... Read More
Beyonk adds $5.8M to fuel growth of experiences tech
News / Startups
Beyonk adds $5.8M to fuel growth of experiences tech
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023
The investment in the London-based business comes from Fuel Ventures and will go towards growth in... Read More
Could generative AI make Google Maps a full travel app?
News / Technology
Could generative AI make Google Maps a full travel app?
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023
A Lufthansa Innovation Hub study explores how generative AI could be the final piece of the... Read More
European regulators charge Google with breaching antitrust laws
News / Technology
European regulators charge Google with breaching antitrust laws
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2023
The regulatory body said it "takes issue" with the search giant giving preference to its own display... Read More
Air Canada and Sabre reach distribution and retailing agreement
News / Distribution
Air Canada and Sabre reach distribution and retailing agreement
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2023
The partnership means Sabre-connected travel agents will be able to access Air Canada's NDC content in... Read More
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