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Why the travel industry should care about SSI and DID

By PhocusWire | September 2, 2022

Nick Price explains how technology to enable self-sovereign, digital identity will be commonplace in the next decade. Read More

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Google to phase out Book on Google for flights

By Jill Menze | September 1, 2022

The decision comes after Google shuttered its Book on Google option for hotels earlier this year. Read More

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Royal Caribbean begins rollout of Starlink internet service

By Linda Fox | September 1, 2022

The broadband internet service from the Elon Musk-founded company is to be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships. Read More

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OTAs see marketing efficiency improvement in Q2

By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2022

Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb all increased their marketing spend in Q2 of this year compared to 2021, but it decreased as a percentage of revenue. Read More

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It’s time for travel businesses to rethink how they transact

By Johannes Koeppel - WeTravel | August 29, 2022

While technology advancements have, for many years, provided non-linear transaction models for consumers and businesses, the pandemic drastically changed the way we transact – forever. Read More

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Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships

By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022

With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply. Read More

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The road ahead for ground transportation

By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities. Read More

News / Startups

Shackle raises $5.5M to digitize the hotel guest experience

By Jill Menze | August 23, 2022

Founded in 2020, Shackle helps hotels streamline operations by integrating backend systems into its guest-facing app. Read More

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Casai, Nomah merge for Latin America short-term rental expansion

By Linda Fox | August 19, 2022

The combined companies will offer more than 3,000 units in Brazil and Mexico. Read More

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Citi launches new travel platform with Booking.com

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022

This is just the latest of many announcements in the past year from banks and financial firms launching or updating their travel offerings – a sure sign they see travel as a valued offering for their... Read More

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Despegar Q2 gross bookings reach $1.1B, in line with Q2 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022

Despegar's adjusted EBITDA in the quarter was $10.6 million – the third consecutive positive quarter for the company. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How DID and SSI will transform the travel experience market

By Bill Carroll - Marketing Economics | August 17, 2022

In the next decade, decentralized identifiers and self-sovereign identity will dramatically change travel for consumers, suppliers and intermediaries. Read More

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Connect&GO raises $17M to expand attractions tech offering

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2022

The Montreal-based technology company is aiming to double its revenue and number of installations each year. Read More

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Trip.com Group on its European ambitions

By PhocusWire | August 16, 2022

Andy Washington, Trip.com Group general manager for Europe, discusses how data will help the OTA become a market leader. Read More

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CarTrawler on loyalty, fintech and growing interest in eco-friendly travel

By PhocusWire | August 11, 2022

CarTrawler CEO Cormac Barry and COO Peter O'Donovan discuss current trends in the car rental industry in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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