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Booking.com aims to remove payment friction through creation of fintech unit
News / Online
Booking.com aims to remove payment friction through creation of fintech unit
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2021
Booking.com's fintech unit will be based in Amsterdam and Shanghai, with plans for the team to grow to more than 400 this year. Read More
VIDEO: Recovery and sustainability - can they go hand in hand?
News / Technology
VIDEO: Recovery and sustainability - can they go hand in hand?
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2021
Will a greater emphasis on healing planet earth really impact travel destinations and what is the role and responsibility of travel companies as they reposition themselves and their offerings? Read More
Is the multi-day tours segment poised for a strong future?
News / Distribution
Is the multi-day tours segment poised for a strong future?
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2021
While international arrivals declined 74% in 2020, according to the World Tourism Organization, multi-day tours providers may have suffered disproportionately, with an 84% decline in bookings, according... Read More
VIDEO: Troop - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Troop - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 7, 2021
Troop is building a self-serving end-to-end meetings management technology to make organizing a meeting easy for anyone. Read More
Stayfolio raises $4.5M to expand upmarket accommodation platform
News / Online
Stayfolio raises $4.5M to expand upmarket accommodation platform
By Kevin May | July 6, 2021
The company was founded in 2015 and provides a combination of luxury vacation rental properties and rooms from boutique hotels properties. Read More
TUI expands digital platform with ground transfers from Mozio
News / Distribution
TUI expands digital platform with ground transfers from Mozio
By Kevin May | July 6, 2021
The tour operating giant's digital strategy is to provide a central hub for customers across its different brands and core site with private cars, buses, trains, helicopters and other services in 125... Read More
VIDEO: Travel subscriptions and the price of loyalty
News / Online
VIDEO: Travel subscriptions and the price of loyalty
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2021
Kanika Soni of Tripadvisor and Lennert De Jong at CitizenM Hotels spoke with Phocuswright's Lorraine Sileo during Phocuswright Europe 2021 about their respective approaches to subscriptions and the... Read More
VIDEO: Indie Campers - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Indie Campers - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2021
Indie Campers is creating a unique business model to provide a global, integrated and digital solution to address all RV roadtrip needs in a single platform. Read More
The new rules for acquisition, experience and loyalty in travel
Opinion / Online
The new rules for acquisition, experience and loyalty in travel
By Ericka Podesta McCoy - Resonate | July 2, 2021
As brands navigate which consumers are likely to book a quick overnight over versus who’s itching to jump on a plane to cross the country, or even overseas, it will be critical to target messaging based... Read More
VIDEO: ReTravel Technologies - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: ReTravel Technologies - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 2, 2021
ReTravel is an autonomous up-selling and cross-selling service for the travel industry designed to maximize travelers' value. Read More
Inspirato to go public via SPAC merger with Thayer Ventures
News / Online
Inspirato to go public via SPAC merger with Thayer Ventures
By Kevin May | July 1, 2021
The company has more than 385 upmarket vacation homes on its books and works with 500+ hotel and resort partners to provide inventory for its membership program. Read More
VIDEO: RoomPriceGenie - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: RoomPriceGenie - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2021
RoomPriceGenie is dynamic pricing software that can automatically set prices and helps hotels and serviced apartments to increase revenue by 15-20%. Read More
VIDEO: Myth or reality - What’s really changed in travel?
News / Online
VIDEO: Myth or reality - What’s really changed in travel?
By Jill Menze | June 30, 2021
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, CarTrawler's Aileen McCormack and Trivago's Axel Hefer debate what travel will look like as the industry emerges from the pandemic. Read More
Younger travelers more likely to choose accommodation with inclusive policies
News / Online
Younger travelers more likely to choose accommodation with inclusive policies
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2021
Social injustices of last year put a spotlight on equity and inclusion, and the ongoing discourse changed people’s ideas, behaviors and expectations when it comes to travel. Read More
Business travelers taking to rail to reduce carbon footprint
News / Distribution
Business travelers taking to rail to reduce carbon footprint
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2021
Short-haul flights and car trips could be shunned by business travelers going forward for their environmental impact. Read More
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