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Energy costs seen as biggest challenge for European hotels
News / Online
Energy costs seen as biggest challenge for European hotels
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2022
The Booking.com European Accommodation Barometer 2022, carried out by Statista, reveals that 80% of... Read More
cabana funding round
News / Startups
Cabana fuels growth with $3M in fresh funding
By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022
Founded in 2019, the “mobile hotel” company was named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022.... Read More
Ekert Sabre distribution PCW 2022
News / Distribution
Sabre’s Ekert on economy, airline distribution trends
By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022
The 26-year travel industry veteran shared his outlook during an interview at The Phocuswright... Read More
iata-modern-airline-retailing
News / Distribution
IATA maps road to achieve modern airline retailing by 2030
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2022
IATA’s Modern Airline Retailing program is based on three pillars - customer identification, retailing... Read More
Dondoo Startup Stage main 2
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Dondoo helps travelers navigate sensitive cultural interactions
By Kathryn Walson | December 8, 2022
Dondoo is a a web platform aimed at preventing awkward moments for travelers and promoting local... Read More
sion-travel-agents-tech
News / Startups
Sion secures $3.2M to help agents chase commission
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2022
The investment in the U.S.-based SaaS business was led by TIA Ventures with SmartFlyer and Virtuoso... Read More
Evaneos lands €20M to develop its sustainable tourism marketplace
News / Online
Evaneos lands €20M to develop its sustainable tourism marketplace
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2022
Existing investors Partech, Level Equity, Quadrille Capital, XAnge, Serena Capital and Bpifrance have... Read More
mobile app use travel
News / Online
How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement
By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022
Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and... Read More
Amex GBT and Traxo pilot tech to capture out-of-channel booking data
News / Technology
Amex GBT and Traxo pilot tech to capture out-of-channel booking data
By Linda Fox | December 6, 2022
Amex GBT is using Traxo's Filter technology to capture out-of-policy bookings and bring the data back... Read More
Oyo restructuring India
News / Online
OYO restructures to scale up hotels and homes business
By Kathryn Walson | December 5, 2022
The India-based company is adding 250 employees to partner-relationship management and business... Read More
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