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Unlocking the power of virtual cards for B2B travel payments
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Unlocking the power of virtual cards for B2B travel payments
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2025
Worldline's head of travel, Chia Cartaya, offers practical advice on how OTAs can transform their operations and realize the full potential of virtual payment technology. Read More
The future of travel payments
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The future of travel payments
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2025
Travel companies are recognizing that an effective payment strategy can drive efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Read More
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2025
Nine travel tech startups will now travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore in October. Read More
Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow
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Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow
By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
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Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
By Matthew Parsons | June 9, 2025
The groundwork for agentic commerce is being done. The question is: How prepared is the travel sector? Read More
Tern raises $13M, launches new features
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Tern raises $13M, launches new features
By Abby Crotty | May 15, 2025
The company also launched a series of new features for travel advisors. Read More
Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel
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Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel
By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More
How virtual credit cards are transforming B2B travel payments
Event / Online
How virtual credit cards are transforming B2B travel payments
May 8, 2025
Hear from Worldline and Visa about the evolution, benefits and implementation strategies of virtual credit cards in travel. On Demand
Report—Seamless Payments: Elevating travel experiences from start to finish
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Report—Seamless Payments: Elevating travel experiences from start to finish
By Matthew Parsons | May 8, 2025
Read this exclusive report to learn how PayPal provides travel brands with the tools they need to deliver exceptional customer experiences from the very first click—setting the stage for memorable... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Hotel payments management platform ROH raises $9.2M
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Hotel payments management platform ROH raises $9.2M
By Abby Crotty | April 22, 2025
The company said the investment will be used to expand its platform and enhance processes. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more...
By PhocusWire | April 18, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Scapia lands $40M for travel fintech
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Scapia lands $40M for travel fintech
By Linda Fox | April 3, 2025
The funding will go towards boosting the team, enhancing its product offerings and accelerating growth plans. Read More
Report: Relevance is the key to unlocking sustainable growth in travel
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Report: Relevance is the key to unlocking sustainable growth in travel
By Rokt | March 31, 2025
Find out about best-in-class strategies for ancillary revenue growth, harnessing data and insights to deliver relevant cross-sell and upsell offers and to reduce friction at checkout. Read More
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
By Abby Crotty | March 28, 2025
As the quarter comes to a close, we review funding rounds and M&A activity—and learn what travel executives believe is on the horizon for the rest of the year. Read More