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Hospitality payments company Planet moves into rentals with Avantio acquisition
News / Technology
Hospitality payments company Planet moves into rentals with Avantio acquisition
By Jill Menze | July 21, 2022
With vacation rental management service Avantio, Planet will expand its commerce platform to serve hotels and vacation rentals. Read More
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News / Online
The tech innovations powering Asia’s travel market
By PhocusWire | July 20, 2022
A panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe covered how travel providers in Asia are leading on tech innovation and adoption. Read More
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From Our Partners / Startups
VIDEO: ConnexPay on increasing efficiency and profit in travel payments
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2022
On the heels of its fifth anniversary, ConnexPay is going after international expansion, starting in Europe. Read More
VIDEO: Travel Ledger - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Travel Ledger - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2022
Travel Ledger is a billing and settlement platform for easy payments between travel buyers and suppliers. Read More
How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
Opinion / Online
How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
By Noam Shapira - Pattern | July 15, 2022
Embedded insurance offers benefits to consumers, insurers and third-parties. Read More
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News / Online
Difficulty making payments sours guests’ hotel experience
By Kathryn Walson | July 12, 2022
Guests are twice as likely to experience anxiety and uncertainty when making hotel payments than in making everyday payments. Read More
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
From Our Partners / Technology
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
By Cathy Walsh | July 11, 2022
Monitoring some key data points can help travel and finance managers streamline their programs and optimize overall company spend. Read More
VIDEO: Justt on how chargebacks are impacting online travel
From Our Partners / Online
VIDEO: Justt on how chargebacks are impacting online travel
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Justt about helping payment service providers with credit card fraud and chargebacks. Read More
RouteRank snapped up by Netcetera for multimodal push
News / Technology
RouteRank snapped up by Netcetera for multimodal push
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2022
The companies plan to provide multimodal mobility solutions to Netcetera's customer base. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How NFTs can be used as “smart tickets” for travel experiences
By Hunter Abramson - Relic Tickets | July 6, 2022
Combining the convenience of mobile ticketing with the security measures of blockchain technology, NFT tickets are poised to become the future for travel and experiences. Read More
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News / Distribution
Tiqets expands distribution with Trip.com Group integration
By Mitra Sorrells | July 5, 2022
Trip.com Group becomes the newest of Tiqets' 3,000 distribution partners, with another new APAC-based partner expected to be announced next week. Read More
Fires on all fronts as airlines fight to recover
News / Technology
Fires on all fronts as airlines fight to recover
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2022
Tamur Goudarzi Pour, CCO Swiss Air Lines and SVP channel management Lufthansa Group, discusses the challenges faced by airlines at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
NextPlay Technologies sells NextTrip to TGS Esports to streamline operations
News / Technology
NextPlay Technologies sells NextTrip to TGS Esports to streamline operations
By Kathryn Walson | June 30, 2022
NextPlay Technologies has agreed to sell its travel business, NextTrip Group, and its 51% ownership of Reinhart Digital TV to TGS Esports. Read More
How digital payments can help travel rebound
Opinion / Technology
How digital payments can help travel rebound
By Jeni Mundy - Visa | June 22, 2022
Digital innovation in payments can give travel companies an advantage in this highly competitive market. Read More
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News / Technology
What Apple’s BNPL offering means for travel
By Jill Menze | June 22, 2022
Apple may be a major player entering the buy-now-pay-later field, but specialists in travel may have an advantage. Read More
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