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Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech
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Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech
By Kevin May | December 7, 2020
The round brings the total invested in U.S.-based Forter to $225 million over five rounds, with its most recent being a $50 million Series D via March Capital.... Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
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VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
By Kevin May | December 7, 2020
When you're often at the center of the relationship between accommodation providers and consumers, or figuring out how best to connect all the elements together in a trip, being Booking Holdings during 2020 has given the group numerous challenges to overcome.... Read More
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Millennials most likely to rent an RV in 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2020
However, a survey conducted by STR on behalf of RVshare found there is still hesitation to book any travel far in advance.... Read More
Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding
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Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2020
Space Perspective will use the funding to further its ambition of launching a test flight next year.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 29 - A year like no other for travel startups
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InPhocus, episode 29 - A year like no other for travel startups
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2020
To talk through the results of the annual State Of Startups report, we speak to Phocuswright's Mike Coletta who oversees the report each year.... Read More
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
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State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
By Kevin May | December 4, 2020
The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners.... Read More
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Opportunities and challenges for travel brands using AI
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2020
In an online event hosted by DataArt, panelists from Sabre, BD4Travel, IDeaS, Mobi Systems, Norwegian Cruise Line, AirHelp and more discussed the outlook for AI in travel.... Read More
LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro to boost guest relations service
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LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro to boost guest relations service
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2020
    Dmbook Pro, acquired for an undisclosed fee, is a virtual hotel assistant which tracks operations within a property.... Read More
Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
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Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
By Kevin May | December 3, 2020
The latest injection brings the total raised by the Switzerland-based company to $13 million.... Read More
E-scooter startup Voi raises $160M for European expansion
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E-scooter startup Voi raises $160M for European expansion
By Jill Menze | December 3, 2020
The Raine Group led the round, with existing investors VNV Global, Balderton, Creandum, Project A, Inbox and Stena Sessan also participating... Read More
VIDEO: Tripadvisor slams Google strategy as operating at "expense of everyone else"
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VIDEO: Tripadvisor slams Google strategy as operating at "expense of everyone else"
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2020
CEO Steve Kaufer pulls no punches when he talks about Google's position in travel at The Phocuswright Conference in November.... Read More
Trip.com Group sees ongoing financial improvement, ups marketing spend
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Trip.com Group sees ongoing financial improvement, ups marketing spend
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2020
Trip.com Group says business segments have recovered to pre-pandemic levels in China.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How virtual payments are supporting the travel landscape
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How virtual payments are supporting the travel landscape
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2020
With increasing risks involved, and the average midsized agency requiring on average three full-time employees to handle payments, we must look at ways to protect businesses and streamline operations. Find out how...... Read More
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More than one-third of all airline business trips could disappear after COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | December 2, 2020
A report from IdeaWorksCompany and CarTrawler predicts airline travel for business purposes will be permanently down at least 19% and as much as 36% compared to pre-pandemic levels.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How Southwest is using COVID-19-related customer insights to accelerate pandemic recovery
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How Southwest is using COVID-19-related customer insights to accelerate pandemic recovery
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2020
Join us to learn how customer analytics can fuel growth for travel companies when leveraged to create more personalized and contextually relevant customer experiences.... Read More