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Q&A: Viator’s Ben Drew on rate controversy, branding and 2022
News / Online
Q&A: Viator’s Ben Drew on rate controversy, branding and 2022
By Jill Menze | December 14, 2021
Following a mixed reaction to Viator’s marketing program Accelerate, president Ben Drew remains confident that the platform is building an industry-leading product. Read More
VIDEO: Xeniapp - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Xeniapp - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2021
Xeniapp is building the infrastructure of travel for the Web 3.0 economy. We serve all of the constituents of travel on one software platform. Read More
Trip.com Group adds Hopper’s price freeze in North America and Europe
News / Online
Trip.com Group adds Hopper’s price freeze in North America and Europe
By Mitra Sorrells | December 13, 2021
Beginning in early 2022, Hopper’s “Price Freeze” feature will be enabled for flight’s booked on Trip.com’s European and United States websites and in its app. Read More
VIDEO: Google on trends, recovery marketing and sustainability
News / Online
VIDEO: Google on trends, recovery marketing and sustainability
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2021
Nelson Boyce goes into detail on marketing tactics, the company's role as a facilitator within the sustainability debate and segments in the industry that it has yet to dive into fully. Read More
VIDEO: Pattern - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Pattern - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2021
Pattern Insurance enables you to embed and control protection for any online booking business. Read More
Here's why expense reports are disappearing for corporate travelers in the U.S. and Europe
From Our Partners / Technology
Here's why expense reports are disappearing for corporate travelers in the U.S. and Europe
By TripActions | December 13, 2021
A revolution in travel and expense management solutions spares travelers endless headaches and allows companies to better utilize their finance teams. Read More
The rapid growth of online travel in five charts
News / Online
The rapid growth of online travel in five charts
By Phocuswright Research | December 10, 2021
Phocuswright’s managing director Pete Comeau presents five charts in three minutes that show the growth of online penetration into the sector. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel payment tech provider ConnexPay raises $20M Series B
By Mitra Sorrells | December 10, 2021
For 2022, ConnexPay is forecasting 5x growth in revenue.   Read More
VIDEO: Midnightdeal - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Midnightdeal - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2021
Midnightdeal has built a unique next-generation gamified hotel marketplace where both hoteliers as well as travellers get the best deal. Read More
Agoda launches Beds Network to help hotels distribute wholesale rates
News / Distribution
Agoda launches Beds Network to help hotels distribute wholesale rates
By Jill Menze | December 9, 2021
With Beds Network, properties gain access to Booking Holdings’ 10,000-plus affiliate partners through Agoda’s network. Read More
VIDEO: Technology Crossover Ventures on decades of investing in travel and the next era
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VIDEO: Technology Crossover Ventures on decades of investing in travel and the next era
By PhocusWire | December 8, 2021
Priding itself on backing its portfolio companies for the long-term, TCV's investments have ranged from investing in companies as diverse as Airbnb and Expedia to, outside of travel, Facebook, Spotify... Read More
VIDEO: ReTravel Technologies - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: ReTravel Technologies - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 8, 2021
ReTravel is an autonomous cross-selling technology for the travel industry designed to maximize traveler’s loyalty and value. Read More
VIDEO: Hotels and rentals - divide, conquer or converge?
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Hotels and rentals - divide, conquer or converge?
By PhocusWire | December 7, 2021
Alternative accommodation may have notched up a headstart over hotels, when lockdown restrictions began to ease - but no-one is saying that the momentum for the sector is likely to continue in the long... Read More
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News / Technology
Amadeus touts cloud benefits for travel
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2021
The partnership with Microsoft was positioned as a move to the cloud within three to five years as well as collaboration on new products and services through an innovation program. Read More
What is Booking Holdings up to with its big 2021 spending spree?
News / Online
What is Booking Holdings up to with its big 2021 spending spree?
By Kevin May | December 6, 2021
PhocusWire asked a range of executives and experts for their perspective on what might be motivating the buying spree at Booking Holdings and what it means for their competitors, others and the future. Read More
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