Packaging

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the packaging and package travel sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

Travel trends in 2021 - prepare for a year of new opportunities
Opinion / Technology
Travel trends in 2021 - prepare for a year of new opportunities
By Amadeus | December 22, 2020
Predicting the future is impossible but imagining a way forward is critical. Here are six trends we see shaping travel in 2021. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: WKND curates local weekend adventure packages
By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2020
 WKND is targeting millennials with what it calls a retreats-as-a-service platform that provides personalized adventure packages within a three-hour drive.   Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2020
Join our travel payments experts and gain valuable insights about redesigning your global payments strategy for a faster and stronger recovery. Read More
Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
News / Online
Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
By Kevin May | December 8, 2020
The move comes almost six months on from Tripadvisor disclosing the beta testing of Reco in the U.S., costing consumers $199 for each trip that they make. Read More
Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
News / Technology
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
Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
From Our Partners / Online
Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
By Salesforce | November 30, 2020
Airlines, cruise companies and hotels scrambled to transform their business strategies and address customer concerns ‐ all while keeping their employees and guests safe from the virus. Read More
VIDEO: Wayaj - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Wayaj - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2020
Reducing carbon emissions on every hotel booking/trip made globally to combat climate change. Read More
VIDEO: BeRightBack - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: BeRightBack - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 25, 2020
Billed as the Netflix of travel, BeRightBack is the world's first travel subscription service that removes all of the hassle for travelers. Read More
eDreams Odigeo sees signs of improvement during European summer
News / Online
eDreams Odigeo sees signs of improvement during European summer
By Kevin May | November 19, 2020
The Spain-based online travel agency group brought in €34.4 million in the quarter ending September 30 (its fiscal year's second quarter) - a 75% slump on the same period in 2020 Read More
VIDEO: Halalbooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Halalbooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 19, 2020
HalalBooking is the world’s leading search and booking website for halal-friendly travel, allowing you to book hotels and villas online. Read More
COVID-19 and its impact on the customer journey for online travel agencies
From Our Partners / Distribution
COVID-19 and its impact on the customer journey for online travel agencies
By Robert Brown - Travelport | November 18, 2020
To help OTAs overcome challenges from the pandemic, Travelport has launched a new report detailing tactics OTAs can use to improve conversions in the era of COVID-19 and to futureproof their businesses. Read More
Tourlane secures $20M investment to assist financial stability and product roadmap
News / Online
Tourlane secures $20M investment to assist financial stability and product roadmap
By Kevin May | November 18, 2020
The company, which specializes in providing customized multi-day packages, has now attracted north of $100 million in investment since 2016. Read More
Despegar gets gentle uptick in fortunes from Brazil and Mexico domestic travel
News / Online
Despegar gets gentle uptick in fortunes from Brazil and Mexico domestic travel
By Kevin May | November 12, 2020
Despegar is operating on revenues down 91% year-over-year despite seeing high demand for travel in two of its major markets during the third quarter of 2020. Read More
Lastminute.com Group enjoys summer rebound but 2020 revenues still down 55%
News / Online
Lastminute.com Group enjoys summer rebound but 2020 revenues still down 55%
By Kevin May | November 11, 2020
The online travel business says all its main performance metrics increased significantly over the May to August period, compared to the mass lockdown-hit months of March and April. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: BeRightBack
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: BeRightBack
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
The BeRightBack system creates itineraries for subscribers based on their preferences such as type of trip, destinations and preferred airports and times. Read More
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