Sustainability

Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Startups
Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023
Weeva, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024, is a holistic business sustainability management company. Read More
5 trends in global hospitality and the outlook for digital transformation
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5 trends in global hospitality and the outlook for digital transformation
By Michelle Bruno | December 14, 2023
The transformation strategy of a decade or two ago, which narrowly focused on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing customer convenience at the property level, has moved into... Read More
Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
News / Technology
Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
By Derek Catron | December 13, 2023
The survey commissioned by Amadeus included representatives from travel companies from nine markets and seven segments of the industry.   Read More
4 global trends in tourism to be featured in upcoming webinar
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4 global trends in tourism to be featured in upcoming webinar
By Chris Adams - Miles Partnership | December 12, 2023
Make plans to join this free webinar Thursday, December 14 at 1 p.m. EST hosted by PhocusWire, Phocuswright and Miles Partnership. Read More
Lufthansa, Lilium partner to explore eVTOL opportunities
News / Technology
Lufthansa, Lilium partner to explore eVTOL opportunities
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2023
The companies will look at ground and flight operations, future aircraft maintenance and crew and flight training as they explore ways to use electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Read More
Travelers, airlines want sustainability; standards will help
Opinion / Online
Travelers, airlines want sustainability; standards will help
By David Smith – ATPCO | December 7, 2023
Airlines need to embrace the available emissions standards and data and share it with consumers so they can make smart choices about travel.   Read More
A different type of travel sustainability research
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A different type of travel sustainability research
By Phocuswright Research | December 6, 2023
While travelers often have good intentions, a new research report from Phocuswright shows sustainability considerations rarely impact their trip decisions.   Read More
The effective use of data in travel marketing
News / Technology
The effective use of data in travel marketing
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2023
Demi Horvat of AirDNA and Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern speak at The Phocuswright Conference about how travel data informs better decision-making.   Read More
BeCause secures $1.9M investment for sustainability data play
News / Startups
BeCause secures $1.9M investment for sustainability data play
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2023
The funding, which comes on top of $450,000 in angel investment announced earlier this year, will enable the startup to address further travel verticals including corporate travel and destinations. Read More
Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
News / Technology
Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023
Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur.   Read More
Data Appeal acquires majority stake in travel insight firm Mabrian Technologies
News / Technology
Data Appeal acquires majority stake in travel insight firm Mabrian Technologies
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023
The companies said the deal will lead to the creation of the “largest data intelligence company specializing in tourism in Europe.” Read More
CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
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CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2023
CarTrawler chief business officer Andrew Murphy discusses the company's future plans in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Venus Aerospace
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Venus Aerospace
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Venus Aerospace is a hypersonics company on track to fly reusable hypersonic flight platforms by 2024. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Weeva
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Weeva
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Weeva is a pioneering software-as-a-service platform designed to democratize access to cutting-edge sustainability management tools for the travel/tourism industry. Read More
Raus adds €8.5M in funding for nature-based stays platform
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Raus adds €8.5M in funding for nature-based stays platform
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2023
Germany-based Raus offers cabin accommodation in areas near German cities, including Berlin and Dresden. The investment will go towards expansion across Europe with a launch in Austria planned soon. Read More
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