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News / Online
VIDEO: Go City and Withlocals on trends and challenges for activities and attractions
By PhocusWire | July 7, 2022
The two companies agree staffing is one of the biggest challenges facing both attractions and experience providers. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How NFTs can be used as “smart tickets” for travel experiences
By Hunter Abramson - Relic Tickets | July 6, 2022
Combining the convenience of mobile ticketing with the security measures of blockchain technology, NFT tickets are poised to become the future for travel and experiences. Read More
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News / Distribution
Tiqets expands distribution with Trip.com Group integration
By Mitra Sorrells | July 5, 2022
Trip.com Group becomes the newest of Tiqets' 3,000 distribution partners, with another new APAC-based partner expected to be announced next week. Read More
Fires on all fronts as airlines fight to recover
News / Technology
Fires on all fronts as airlines fight to recover
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2022
Tamur Goudarzi Pour, CCO Swiss Air Lines and SVP channel management Lufthansa Group, discusses the challenges faced by airlines at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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News / Technology
More travelers embracing mobile, touchless technologies
By Kathryn Walson | July 1, 2022
Air passengers are adopting technology more on some stages of their journey than others, according to a new report by SITA. Read More
Booking.com on mobile app usage, consumer trends
News / Online
Booking.com on mobile app usage, consumer trends
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Booking.com's Arjan Dijk about shifting consumer habits and providing a contextual experience. Read More
How digital payments can help travel rebound
Opinion / Technology
How digital payments can help travel rebound
By Jeni Mundy - Visa | June 22, 2022
Digital innovation in payments can give travel companies an advantage in this highly competitive market. Read More
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News / Online
Omio raises $80M to fuel global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 21, 2022
Omio says a surge in travel demand has boosted its booking to more than 140% above 2019 levels.   Read More
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News / Technology
Cryptocurrency platform Binance partners with Splyt for rides and experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2022
Binance is integrating ride-hailing and experiences from Splyt so users can book and pay with cryptocurrency. Read More
SITA brings its technology to vertiport locations
News / Technology
SITA brings its technology to vertiport locations
By Jill Menze | June 15, 2022
SITA is partnering with vertiport infrastructure owner and operator Skyports to bring its digital solutions to Skyports vertiport locations. Read More
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News / Startups
More travel startups get into NFT game
By Mitra Sorrells | June 14, 2022
Two new startups are launching with solutions that use NFTs, one for brands and one to help travelers track trips. Read More
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
News / Technology
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2022
PhocusWire discusses the growth and challenges of micromobility with Duncan Robertson, general manager of the U.K. and Ireland for Dott. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation. Read More
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
News / Online
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2022
With Hopper's Standalone Trip Protection, travelers can purchase insurance via Hopper's app for flights booked elsewhere. Read More
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News / Startups
Guest experience platform Duve raises $10M
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2022
Duve says it currently serves more than 1,000 properties in more than 64 countries and will use the funding to fuel its growth.   Read More
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