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Sounding Off: Follow the smart money with investments
Interview / Startups
Sounding Off: Follow the smart money with investments
By PhocusWire | September 10, 2021
Investment dollars currently seem to be going towards technology that drives efficiencies or that might spur the next area of disruption for travel. Read More
Will leisure travel companies break into corporate accommodation?
Opinion / Distribution
Will leisure travel companies break into corporate accommodation?
By Lee Curtis - Reside | September 10, 2021
This has created opportunities for players in the travel sector to widen the appeal of their offering to both leisure and business travelers, especially as optimism for travel continues to increase. Read More
Travel startups Trip Ninja and Upside shut their doors
News / Startups
Travel startups Trip Ninja and Upside shut their doors
By Kevin May | September 8, 2021
Business travel rewards service Upside was launched in 2015 by Priceline founder Jay Walker. Trip Ninja provided multi-city search tech. Read More
Impala unveils tech in bid to shake up hotel contracting
News / Distribution
Impala unveils tech in bid to shake up hotel contracting
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2021
Impala believes legacy systems are holding the hotel industry back and its technology can save time and costs. Read More
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News / Online
American Express GBT, Cvent add corporate responsibility questions to hotel RFP
By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2021
The initiative includes 47 questions focused on sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion that are intended to help travel managers evaluate suppliers on these issues. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Aeropaye uses blockchain to automate airline refunds
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2021
 Aeropaye automates the processing of refunds for delayed or cancelled flights, using distributed ledger technology, smart contracts and NDC.   Read More
Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives
News / Distribution
Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021
The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives when they augment ticket sales with ancillary items, such as boarding privileges and seat upgrades. Read More
REPORT: Why modern corporate travel management technology isn’t just about the tech
From Our Partners / Technology
REPORT: Why modern corporate travel management technology isn’t just about the tech
By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | August 25, 2021
When planning for the next phase of corporate travel, businesses need to understand their travel program’s objectives and - in order to meet them - seek out technology built from the ground up, with a... Read More
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News / Online
Will standardized rentals work for business travelers?
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2021
A subset of alternative accommodations - ones that provide a standardized experience for travelers - could become more popular with business travelers coming out of the pandemic. Read More
VIDEO: Business travel reinvented - who gets to travel now?
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Business travel reinvented - who gets to travel now?
By PhocusWire | July 20, 2021
Business travel's return has been debated ad nauseum, but there is agreement on this: changes in corporate programs, mandates and approvals will either slow - or accelerate - proceedings. Read More
VIDEO: Troop - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Troop - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 7, 2021
Troop is building a self-serving end-to-end meetings management technology to make organizing a meeting easy for anyone. Read More
VIDEO: Table4One - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Table4One - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 6, 2021
Travelling on business? No need to eat alone. Real-world networking for solo business travelers. Read More
How to rebuild employee confidence and accelerate your return to travel
Opinion / Technology
How to rebuild employee confidence and accelerate your return to travel
By Clayton Nelson - Egencia | June 30, 2021
What are the most important steps that travel managers can take to help their employees feel confident while traveling for business again? Read More
Business travelers taking to rail to reduce carbon footprint
News / Distribution
Business travelers taking to rail to reduce carbon footprint
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2021
Short-haul flights and car trips could be shunned by business travelers going forward for their environmental impact. Read More
Startup Stage: Routespring targets road warriors with user-friendly travel tools
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Routespring targets road warriors with user-friendly travel tools
By Jill Menze | June 24, 2021
Routespring's mission is to provide every small and medium-size business access to an enterprise-grade travel solution and premium services at an affordable price. Read More
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