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Mitra Sorrells to become PhocusWire’s new editor in chief

By PhocusWire | April 25, 2022

She takes on the role from May 1, 2022, following the departure of the existing head of the brand’s editorial team, Kevin May.... Read More

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Patrick Andersen becomes CEO at CWT as McKinney Frymire steps down

By Mitra Sorrells | April 25, 2022

McKinney Frymire joined CWT in 2019 and became CEO one year ago.... Read More

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P&O Cruises gives shore excursion retail to Musement

By Kevin May | April 25, 2022

TUI-owned Musement will run the shore excursion ticketing for P&O Cruises and Cunard, following a trial with passengers on trips taken on the Azura ship.... Read More

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WTTC highlights need to prioritize cyber security

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Codes To Resilience Report, launched in partnership with Microsoft, focuses on cyber crime protection and best practices.... Read More

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Japanese startup Wayfarer snatches $1M to become “AWS of hotels”

By Jill Menze | April 24, 2022

Founded in 2019, Wayfarer was created to modernize hotel management in Japan.... Read More

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JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in climate solutions fund

By Linda Fox | April 22, 2022

JTV becomes a limited partner through its investment in the multi-billion dollar fund which targets large scale climate solutions.... Read More

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WeTravel adds instant payment feature

By Jill Menze | April 22, 2022

The feature allows travel businesses in the United States that use WeTravel’s platform to transfer funds to suppliers, employees and contractors for immediate cash withdrawal.... Read More

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DMO to social enterprise – sustainability's next step?

By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2022

Tourism Vancouver Island is now 4VI, a social enterprise that will invest its profits into activities that support the island's people, communities and environment.... Read More

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Trip-planning app Out of Office takes off with $3.5M in funding

By Jill Menze | April 22, 2022

Launched in August 2021, Out of Office gives travelers inspiration and planning tips based on where their friends have traveled in the past.... Read More

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Machine learning startup Jarvis lands $16M to grow hospitality offering

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2022

Jarvis ML wants to provide what it calls "OTA-grade machine learning" capabilities for short-term rental property managers.... Read More

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Holibob boosts tours distribution tech with acquisition of TourismSolved

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022

The combined companies will offer SaaS, distribution and success-based marketing to activity operators and retailers.... Read More

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Pandemic-hit Lyric spins off Wheelhouse, raises $16M funding

By Kevin May | April 21, 2022

Wheelhouse is positioning itself as a revenue management and business intelligence service for property management companies in the alternative accommodation sector.... Read More

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Will the travel industry still be talking about NDC in five years?

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022

Speakers at a CAPA Airline Leader Summit share their thoughts on the future of airline distribution.... Read More

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How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2022

Tech firms like Zartico are showing how data can drive a balance between tourists and locals.... Read More

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Campspace pegs €3M round, acquires German competitor Pop-Up Camps

By Kevin May | April 21, 2022

The debut round was led by VNV Global, with David Vismans (previously chief product officer at Booking.com) and Andrea Carini supporting the round as angel investors.... Read More

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