Mobile

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

News | Online

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Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce to create standards for storing, sharing vaccination records

By Mitra Sorrells | January 18, 2021

The goal is to give consumers the ability to store an encrypted copy of their immunization credential in a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay. Read More

News | Online

Book4Time secures growth investment from Serent Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages booking, inventory and payment processing for hotels and resorts, as well as casinos, spas and fitness facilities. Read More

News | Online

IATA Travel Pass digital health solution to be rolled out to major airlines in March

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Travel Pass is a mobile app that helps travelers to store and manage their verified certifications for COVID-19 tests or COVID-19 vaccines. Read More

News | Technology

International SOS successfully pilots digital health pass in Singapore

By WiT | January 5, 2021

Travelers can use the IOC AOKpass to verify health credentials at Changi Airport. Read More

News | Technology

HumanForest crowdfunds £1.3M for e-bike push

By Linda Fox | December 30, 2020

HumanForest is launching its e-bike service in London in Spring 2021, with additional cities around Europe to follow. Read More

News | Startups

STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience

By Linda Fox | December 29, 2020

The New York-based company initially wants to offer the service to online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More

Interview | Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Port provides remote guides for events and tours

By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2020

Port enables users to visit destinations or attend business events or trade shows through live video calls with remote guides. Read More

Interview | Startups

Hopin acquires Topi to drive hybrid events

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2020

Topi's co-founders are joining Hopin to head up the development of hybrid and mobile products. Read More

News | Startups

VIDEO: Travel veterans Peluso and Jones on opportunities to emerge from COVID stronger

By Mitra Sorrells | December 23, 2020

Travelocity founder Terry Jones and former Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso reunited for a discussion with Phocuswright senior analyst Lorraine Sileo. Read More

News | Online

Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2020

Digital payments have accelerated during the pandemic with travelers switching to contactless cards and mobile options. Read More

News | Technology

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VIDEO: How digitization impacts costs, consistency and confidence in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2020

A panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference on instilling confidence in travelers included executives from CitizenM, SITA and Beachy. Read More

News | Technology

Transportation startup Bolt closes €150M funding round

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2020

The Estonia-based startup says it will use the funding to enhance the safety and quality of its products and services. Read More

News | Startups

Four travel CEOs on thriving through 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 17, 2020

The CEOs of Serko, RedDoorz, Journera and Hopper detail what they've done to finish 2020 on a strong note. Read More

News | Online

What to expect from hotel tech in 2021

By Juan Carlos Abello - Nuvola | December 17, 2020

Technology will be one of the biggest tools at the hospitality industry’s disposal to enhance health and safety standards upon reopening and gaining the trust of travelers in 2021. Read More

Opinion | Technology