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VIDEO: Concur founder Steve Singh on next-gen business travel

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2021

Investor Steve Singh discusses why he's optimistic about the future of business travel - and how both the technology architecture and the business models will change in the years ahead. Read More

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WTTC outlines digital solutions for governments to restore international travel

By Jill Menze | December 6, 2021

In a new report, the WTTC urges governments to activate a digital travel portal to recognize travelers’ digital COVID certificates. Read More

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Attractions e-commerce platform Convious nabs $12M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2021

Founded in 2017, Convious says it currently works with more than 125 theme parks, museums, zoos and other attractions in 16 countries. Read More

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VIDEO: Local Purse - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | December 3, 2021

Web-based platform which supports travel guides, local artisans, and cultural vendors by using live video shopping. Read More

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Kayak leads $60M Series C for Life House

By Mitra Sorrells | December 2, 2021

Life House and Kayak have been working together since last spring with the opening of Kayak Miami Beach, a hotel managed by Life House. Read More

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GetYourGuide builds B2B unit to grow SaaS offering

By Mitra Sorrells | December 1, 2021

GetYourGuide says there are about 50 partners currently using the SaaS solution, and now it is creating a team to grow the business. Read More

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VIDEO: YouTip - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2021

Enterprise level digital tipping system for an emerging cashless society; more money for workers, more convenience for guests. Read More

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What travel marketers need to know about podcasts

By Laura Fernandez - SXM Media | November 29, 2021

Podcasts have become an important part of media consumption in society, across multiple demographics, geographies and genres. Read More

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Tier acquires Nextbike to round out micro-mobility service

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2021

Berlin-based Tier has purchased 100% of the shares in Nextbike in an all-cash transaction. Read More

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Connect&GO adds $3M investment for attractions tech push

By Linda Fox | November 22, 2021

Canada-based Connect&GO says its latest funding will go toward international expansion. Read More

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Elude raises $3 million for budget-based travel booking app

By Jill Menze | November 19, 2021

The seed round was led by ATX Venture Partners, bringing Los Angeles-based Elude's total funding to $5 million. Read More

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VIDEO: Hopper on fintech and the huge opportunity in travel

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2021

During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde discussed the size of the opportunity he sees in fintech. Read More

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Revinate acquires AI messaging solution Go Moment

By Mitra Sorrells | November 17, 2021

The combined company will be called Revinate and Go Moment CEO Raj Singh will become chief strategy officer. Read More

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Hot 25 Startups 2022: MyStay

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

MyStay is all-in-one guest experience solution, that connects travel accommodations with their guests during and after their stay ensuring the smoothest guest journey imaginable and makes reception... Read More