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Travlr acquires majority stake in ReZme and launches subscription product
News / Startups
Travlr acquires majority stake in ReZme and launches subscription product
By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2024
ReZme will now focus on its JoinCherry extension as a B2B, white-label product, which Travlr said will help clients using its white-label platform to intercept and provide offers to users who are on... Read More
The importance of “small wins” in developing a long-term AI strategy
News / Technology
The importance of “small wins” in developing a long-term AI strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2024
Agent Studio's Cesc Vilanova and Acai Travel's Riky Vittoria - two people who have been developing artificial intelligence solutions for year - offer advice on how to employ the technology. Read More
Report: Travel fintech - Monetizing the new era of customer care
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: Travel fintech - Monetizing the new era of customer care
By Cathy Walsh | July 24, 2024
In this exclusive report from PhocusWire and HTS, find out how fintech products that address pain points around disruptions and flexibility can serve travelers while also generating incremental revenue... Read More
MakeMyTrip first quarter driven by robust travel demand
News / Online
MakeMyTrip first quarter driven by robust travel demand
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024
MakeMyTrip group CEO Rajesh Magow said "multiple macroeconomic drivers," including government investment in travel infrastructure and rising disposable income, had contributed to gains in all segments... Read More
Google no longer removing third-party cookies, new Chrome experience planned
News / Technology
Google no longer removing third-party cookies, new Chrome experience planned
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024
Travel brands and other e-commerce sellers have been focused on developing first-party data strategies since Google first announced it would put an end to third-party cookies in 2020. Read More
The rise in digital solutions for cross-border payments and why compliance is key
From Our Partners / Online
The rise in digital solutions for cross-border payments and why compliance is key
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2024
TerraPay's co-founder and chief business officer Ani Sane discusses why the company's growth strategy is built on securing regulatory approvals in new markets. Read More
How is the direct-to-consumer trend impacting the travel shopping experience?
From Our Partners / Distribution
How is the direct-to-consumer trend impacting the travel shopping experience?
By Travelport | July 22, 2024
Travelport shares details of its recent research that looks at the challenges of the NDC “standard” and the impact on travelers. Read More
U.S. Court rules against Booking.com in Ryanair screen-scraping lawsuit
News / Distribution
U.S. Court rules against Booking.com in Ryanair screen-scraping lawsuit
By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2024
The jury in Delaware District Court also dismissed all of Booking.com's counterclaims against Ryanair, which included claims for defamation, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. Read More
How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
News / Technology
How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024
Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience.   Read More
The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
News / Technology
The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Jerne, Kyte, Flight Centre Travel Group and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Jerne, Kyte, Flight Centre Travel Group and more
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2024
Previously known as AirAsia Superapp, AirAsia MOVE is the online travel agency brand of Capital A, which also operates AirAsia airline. AirAsia MOVE and fintech brand BigPay constitute MOVE Digital,... Read More
Carnival, Southwest, Viator to sell travel deals on Amazon Prime Day
News / Online
Carnival, Southwest, Viator to sell travel deals on Amazon Prime Day
By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2024
The opportunity to sell with Amazon is appealing, according to the brands included in Amazon's Prime Day travel deals that seek to meet travelers where they are shopping. Read More
Spotnana's former CTO on market perception and shiny things
News / Technology
Spotnana's former CTO on market perception and shiny things
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2024
Shikhar Agarwal, co-founder and former CTO of Spotnana, discusses the company being misunderstood in the market, the need to improve data flow and the importance of staying focused in the PhocusWire... Read More
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
News / Technology
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
By D.J. Catron | July 8, 2024
Experts from Expedia Group, Amadeus and Caravelo share views on the future of travel tech trends at Phocuswright Europe.   Read More
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