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Trainline integrates into Google Maps for rail ticketing

By Jill Menze | October 7, 2021

Trainline says it is the first train booking platform to be integrated into the Google Maps app on Android devices. Read More

News / Technology

AirAsia to require vaccine, check-in via app only

By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2021

Along with a vaccine requirement, the low-cost carrier is now requiring passengers to check in via the AirAsia Super App. Read More

News / Startups

Vouch expands to Europe as it raises $1.1M seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2021

Singapore-based Vouch, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup of 2021, provides artificial intelligence and chatbot-based solutions for hotels to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience.... Read More

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Hospitality tech provider Jurny raises $9.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | October 5, 2021

Founded in June 2020, Jurny says it will use the funding to accelerate global expansion of its Jurny Virtual solution. Read More

News / Online

Travel app downloads surpass 2019 numbers, Hopper ranks top booking app

By Jill Menze | September 27, 2021

According to a report from SensorTower, top travel booking apps exceeded 10.6 million downloads in Q2 2021 – an 81% jump compared to 2019. Read More

News / Startups

Corporate travel startup backed by Concur founder launches with $41M raised

By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2021

Spotnana uses a cloud-based, API-friendly platform to provide unbundled travel services and automation to global corporations and travel companies. Read More

News / Online

Google launches sustainability initiatives, confirms "Things to Do" changes

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021

Google, in addition to adding "eco-certified" badges to hotels and joining the Travalyst coalition, has confirmed updates to its search and booking functions for tours and activities. Read More

Opinion / Online

E-commerce and the future of airline-passenger connections

By Joshua Ng - Alton Aviation Consultancy | September 21, 2021

As a result of the pandemic, airline apps are on the rise, changing the dynamic of airline-passenger interactions. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Klook on taking risks, collaboration and new trends

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2021

As Klook marks seven years since its launch, chief commercial officer Wilfred Fan shares the company's COVD recovery strategy and future plans. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2021

Even with the looming threat of Big Tech hanging over the technical capabilities of travel brands to target consumers in a destination, brands still have plenty of tactics at their disposal. Read More

News / Technology

Travel innovation "faceoff" brands unveiled for Business Travel Show

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2021

The companies will present their services in series of head-to-head battles at the in person event, which takes place later this month. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: A hotelier’s approach to digital marketing

By PhocusWire | September 9, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Red Carnation Hotel Collection global marketing director Victoria Murden explained how her team is adapting strategies as it plans for the future. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Travel marketing under threat from Big Tech data changes

By PhocusWire | September 7, 2021

Location marketing has become a useful tool for travel brands to understand where their customers are and what their purchase intent might be. But big changes are coming. Read More