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How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
By Linda Fox
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December 23, 2024
We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
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December 20, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, SITA, Amadeus
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December 13, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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AI, algorithms and Uber's potential acquisitions: PhocusWire's top opinion stories of 2024
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December 13, 2024
This year's most popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered algorithms, the possible acquisition of Expedia and major incidences like the CrowdStrike outage.
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How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment
By Frederik Lerche-Lerchenborg - Lavanda
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December 12, 2024
Lavanda's CEO argues that professionalization in short-term rentals and technology can improve how rentals are managed and address the anti-tourism sentiment seen in popular destinations recently.
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Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth
By Mark Frary
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December 12, 2024
Sabre CEO and president Kurt Ekert doesn't believe AI is a threat to the global distribution system and can't see the demise of traditional airline distribution any time soon.
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Reservation technology company Kaptio receives $2.5M for expansion
By Morgan Hines
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December 6, 2024
Growth equity fund VEX now has a 70% stake in the Iceland-based company, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Plus, the company raised an additional $2.5 million.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
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December 6, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel
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December 2, 2024
Southeast Asia’s early-stage investment ecosystem is also helping to create a robust pipeline of potential growth-stage travel tech companies, a factor that makes the region particularly attractive for...
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The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
By Saber Kordestanchi - Hostaway
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November 26, 2024
Hostaway co-founder Saber Kordestanchi discusses how all-in-one property management systems in vacation rentals could boost professionalization of the industry.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
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November 22, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
By Mileva Sapic
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November 19, 2024
A survey from Amadeus uncovered areas of friction for travelers as well as the technology that is alleviating some of the stress.
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Is the future of travel regulation digital and green?
By PhocusWright Research
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November 11, 2024
According to Phocuswright Research, navigating a patchwork of regulations across borders is a major challenge for travel businesses.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Eco.mio
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November 11, 2024
Eco.mio is a browser extension that helps companies guide their employees to greener business travel decisions.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: HyperGuest
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November 11, 2024
Hyperguest is a B2B Direct Distribution platform that through a single connectivity channel enables hoteliers to connect with travel and technology partners.
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