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Golden shots and wild cards - how IAG brings startups through Hangar 51

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2020

In the coming weeks, British Airways parent company IAG will enter the fifth year of its Hangar 51 accelerator program. Read More

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Grab raises $856M to grow financial services, digital payments in Southeast Asia

By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020

Super app Grab has secured a pair of investments totaling $856 million, fueling the so-called decacorn’s latest amplification into financial services and digital payments. Read More

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RailYatri’s smart bus network IntrCity raises funds to expand its fleet in India

By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020

India-based travel app RailYatri has landed Rs 100 core (about $13.8 million) as it seeks to grow its IntrCity SmartBus network. Read More

News / Distribution

Where travel brand loyalty sits in a super app world

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2020

It’s hard for major travel brands to ignore super apps given the huge volume of consumers that they attract and their high-frequency usage. Read More

News / Technology

CWT adds messaging service for travelers, ponders adding voice tech

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2020

The technology enables travelers to contact a counselor at any time of the day via desktop, mobile or a third party messaging app approved by their employer. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: RubiQ manages flight disruptions to help airlines retain customers, reduce costs

By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020

RubiQ provides AI technology for airlines to help passengers self-manage flight disruptions. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Craig Brennan of Switchfly

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2020

The Switchfly boss talks with PhocusWire about how loyalty has changed over the past decade, what younger generations want and more. Read More

News / Technology

Communications platform Beekeeper augments Series B with $5M in funding

By Steven Lerner | February 5, 2020

Nearly five months after announcing its $45 million Series B funding, Beekeeper is adding an extra $5 million to the round. Read More

News / Online

How a hotel chain is reinventing loyalty with at-home perks

By Mitra Sorrells | February 3, 2020

Nordic Choice Hotels has created a new option for its loyalty members that allows them to have in-home cleaning services with hotel products such as sheets, towels and toiletries. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Try the shiny new tech but never expect results

By PhocusWire | January 31, 2020

Technologists will always want to play but the beancounters upstairs often do not have the patience to let the nerds in the basement figure out if something new is relevant to a brand's strategic vision... Read More

News / Technology

JetBlue emphasizes personalization with launch of ByBlue tool

By Steven Lerner | January 31, 2020

JetBlue has unveiled a new platform called ByBlue that allows travelers to book car rentals and other trip offerings with one click. Read More

News / Online

WEBINAR REPLAY! Travel trends 2020: Discover the latest in online and mobile travel

By PhocusWire | January 30, 2020

Kick-start 2020 by uncovering the tech trends that customers want, travel brands are investing in and experts predict to be the next big thing. Read More

News / Distribution

EaseMyTrip brings flight bookings to WhatsApp

By Linda Fox | January 28, 2020

Communications platforms such as WhatsApp are mostly used for customer service in travel but EaseMyTrip is enabling flight booking. Read More

News / Startups

Mobility startup Bounce raises $105M on the path to electric vehicle expansion

By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020

Bike and scooter rental company Bounce is developing its own fleet of electric vehicles with the help of a new investment of $105 million. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The rise and fall of the iPad: 10 years of tablet travel

By Glenville Morris - Travelport | January 27, 2020

A look at the rise and fall - and maybe rise again? - of the iPad and its use in travel on the 10th anniversary of the product announcement. Read More

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