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HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
News / Technology
HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2023
The funding for the London, U.K.-based business comes from both new and existing investors 212, Wix Capital, Founders Factory, Ascension Ventures and DHM as well as a number of technology veterans and... Read More
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News / Online
Top global consumer trends and what they mean for travel
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2023
Euromonitor's new report, Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2023, is out today and provides insights travel companies can use to tap into these behaviors. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Why travel and experience providers need to take note of the Ticketmaster crisis
By Frank Belzer - Icon Park | January 13, 2023
The age of paper tickets had its limitations, but in many ways, it was not much worse for the consumer. In the digital age, we hoped to eliminate waiting in long lines, price gouging and fraud, so why... Read More
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News / Technology
Airline retail and travel tech trends for 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2023
Research from Datalex finds airlines are prioritizing investments and strategies that enable modernized retailing, including moving away from legacy technology, increased use of artificial... Read More
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Planet expands hospitality footprint with three acquisitions
By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023
Planet's president of hospitality is Lennert De Jong, who joined the company in September after 16 years at CitizenM. Read More
WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role
News / Online
WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2023
Co-founder and CEO Johannes Koeppel moves to the role of chief product officer for the company, which claims to have seen double-digit client and transaction volume growth since 2021. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Travel fintech trends to watch in 2023
By David Doctor - Amadeus | January 4, 2023
Travel companies are prioritizing investment in payments and fintech, recognizing that innovation in these areas can be an important differentiator for their brands. Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Mystifly – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | January 4, 2023
Singapore-based Mystifly offers a suite of solutions to streamline airline distribution, fulfillment and payments.   Read More
How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel
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How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel
By Linda Fox | December 22, 2022
Uplift's Brian Barth, Worldline's Laurie Gablehouse and Paul Beukers from Katanox discuss developments in payments from wallets and crypto to loyalty and embedded finance at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
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News / Online
4 OTA CEOs on future opportunities
By Kathryn Walson | December 22, 2022
Etraveli’s Mathias Hedlund, Traveloka’s Caesar Indra, Priceline’s Brett Keller and Despegar’s Damian Scokin discuss their latest strategies. Read More
VIDEO: Chargeback Gurus on tackling rising chargebacks in travel
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VIDEO: Chargeback Gurus on tackling rising chargebacks in travel
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2022
In an interview at the PhocusWire studio, Chargeback Gurus' Marty Williams explains some of the factors that contribute to credit card fraud. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Video: TravelX on empowering airlines and travelers through more control
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2022
TravelX chief officer of travel supply, Erika Moore, explains the company’s value proposition and why it is using blockchain as the foundation of its solution.   Read More
Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
News / Technology
Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
The investment in Mews is led by Kinnevik and the growth equity business of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Read More
How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
News / Online
How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
SilverRail's Aaron Gowell and Distribusion's Johannes Thunert talk ground transportation tech and funding trends in the PhocusWire Studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
News / Startups
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit. Read More
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