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Airport transportation marketplace Jayride raises $3.5M to build out product and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2019

Airport transfer marketplace Jayride has raised $3.5 million to develop its product and technology. Read More

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In the green room at Phocuswright with... Kenneth Purcell

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Up next: Kenneth Purcell of iSeatz. Read More

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Airports look to emerging technology (even blockchain) to drive much-needed efficiency

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2019

Airlines and airports are using emerging tech such as LIDAR and blockchain to improve efficiency and prepare for growth. Read More

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In the green room at Phocuswright with... Amiad Soto

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick. Welcome to Amiad Soto of Guesty. Read More

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Amadeus sees growth metrics in 2019 boosted by business expansion

By Linda Fox | November 7, 2019

The travel technology giant reported a 15% increase in revenue to €4.2 billion while EBITDA climbed just over 11% to €1.8 billion in the first nine months of 2019. Read More

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How I Got Here, episode 12 - Travis Pittman of TourRadar

By Kevin May | November 7, 2019

Multi-day tours are the subject of this episode as TourRadar co-founder and CEO Travis Pittman joins hosts David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

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How do you like those apples? Easy comparison shopping with new storefront

By Diane Dunigan / Lindsay Rose - Sabre Travel Network | November 6, 2019

Airlines are challenged to create and display offers in ways that are both differentiated and easy to comprehend. Travelers and travel consultants want one-stop, “apples-to-apples” comparison... Read More

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Uber narrows losses in Q3, pledges profitability by 2021 and "magical company" aim

By Steven Lerner | November 5, 2019

The San Francisco-based rideshare company saw its revenue increase 30% year-over-year to $3.8 billion. Read More

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FareHarbor responds to criticism from tours and activities reservation system CEOs

By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2019

Following a panel discussion at the Arival conference that put the focus largely on FareHarbor's practices now that it's part of Booking Holdings, CEO Max Valverde talked to PhocusWire about tensions in... Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 11 - Francis Davidson at Sonder

By PhocusWire | October 31, 2019

Joining hosts David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May for this week's episode is Francis Davidson, CEO and co-founder at Sonder. Read More

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Pegasus and Travel Tripper go forward as Pegasus, unveil new platform

By Linda Fox | October 30, 2019

Pegasus and Travel Tripper merged in February 2019 but have been kept separate so far. Now they move forward as Pegasus, with Tripper's CEO at the helm. Read More

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Why activities should focus on providing an omnichannel experience

By PhocusWire | October 28, 2019

Data from Checkfront indicates booking activity has been shifting in recent years, highlighting the need for operators to invest in multiple sales channels to maximize their opportunities. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Activities become just part of the bigger jigsaw

By PhocusWire | October 25, 2019

Tours and activities operates from a position of acceptability from the wider industry - it is part of the mainstream and no longer the outlier. Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Why personalization is impossible in travel (and how to do it)

By PhocusWire | October 22, 2019

Where do you want to go next? Does your email inbox reflect that? If you’re like most travel consumers, the answer is a resounding, “no.” Read More

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Booking.com pledges semi-neutral role in private accommodation distribution

By Kevin May | October 22, 2019

The online travel agency plans to create a service called "Partner Up" - a mechanism to allow private owners to connect with property management companies so that they can receive help with their... Read More

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