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The best of Phocuswright research from 2022
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2022
Phocuswright produces a broad range of research and analysis throughout the year on travel, tourism and hospitality. Catch up on the data, trends and forecasting that you missed from 2022.... Read More
Asia panel PCW 2022
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How travel is rebounding in Asia without China
By Kathryn Walson | December 20, 2022
In the panel “Around Asia: Hello, New World,” key players in the industry discuss their observations and predictions for the region, including the takeoff of autonomous vehicles, electric aircraft and fintech.... Read More
TAA session PCW 2022
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Tiqets, Go City and GetYourGuide on growth of experiences
By Kathryn Walson | December 19, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, three executives share their insights in a session called “Executive Panel: Tours, Activities and Timing - Getting it Right.”... Read More
future proof travel WiT
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How to future-proof travel: Global Travel Tech Think Tank Report
By WiT | December 19, 2022
WiT, Phocuswright and PhocusWire present the summary report from a think tank with industry leaders under the theme “How To Future Proof Travel By Creating More Resilience and Acting Responsibly and Respectfully.” ... Read More
Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
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Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2022
The Spain-based startup offers digital solutions for car sharing and micromobility.... Read More
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Hopper CEO on social commerce, sustainability and customer focus
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2022
In conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde explains how the company's social commerce efforts are the key to its future growth.... Read More
Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
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Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
The investment in Mews is led by Kinnevik and the growth equity business of Goldman Sachs Asset Management.... Read More
Trip.com Group continues to make gains in Q3
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Trip.com Group continues to make gains in Q3
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
Trip.com Group's accommodation revenue increased by almost a third to $408 million while transportation ticketing revenue was up 44% to $369 million year-on-year.... Read More
How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
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How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
SilverRail's Aaron Gowell and Distribusion's Johannes Thunert talk ground transportation tech and funding trends in the PhocusWire Studio at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
hospitality acquisition sihot
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Property management system Sihot acquires hardware provider Addipos
By Kathryn Walson | December 15, 2022
Sihot has collaborated with Addipos for years to deliver point-of-sale hardware and software for resorts, hotel chains, campsites, hostels and other properties.... Read More
Hotel Manager lands £1M for modular hotel tech platform
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Hotel Manager lands £1M for modular hotel tech platform
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2022
Fuel Ventures led the investment in the U.K.-based company while Pitchdrive VC, CORE angels Lisbon, Boost Fund and Startupist Ventures also participated.... Read More
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Blockskye, Arise and Dtravel on blockchain in action for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022
Blockchain-based travel systems are no longer a "someday" but are being used today. Executives from three companies using this technology explain the benefits.... Read More
journera-update-dec-22
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Journera launches new destination marketing solution
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022
 Journera Audiences uses first-party airline and hotel data so destination marketers can create strategies based on historical and future bookings.  ... Read More
AirDNA 2023 outlook
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AirDNA predicts continued recovery for U.S. vacation rentals
By Kathryn Walson | December 13, 2022
Forecasts may fall short of the dramatic recovery that short-term rentals experienced in 2021 and 2022, but they often outpace 2019 levels.... Read More
Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
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Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Existing investors Market One Capital, Flashpoint and Venture Friends also made up this latest investment in the Greece-based startup.... Read More