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News / Online

Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | 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... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, The Trip Boutique, Oojo and more

By PhocusWire | November 27, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

News / Online

How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings

By Mark Frary | November 27, 2024

Livestreaming in travel has become one of the marketing success stories of the past decade, driving billions in sales for companies like Trip.com and Alibaba. Read More

News / Technology

Next generation travel tech: How AI is reshaping the future of travel

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 25, 2024

The Global Travel Tech Think Tank discusses how generative AI, personalization and human-machine interfaces will shape the next generation of travel. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright inducts Michelle Peluso and Rod Cuthbert to Hall of Fame

By PhocusWire | November 25, 2024

Phocuswright's Hall of Fame welcomed the newest inductees at the Phocuswright Conference this week in Phoenix, Arizona. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more

By PhocusWire | 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. Read More

News / Technology

The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping

By Mileva Sapic | 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. Read More

News / Technology

How the latest consumer trends play out in travel

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024

Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence. Read More

News / Online

Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024

Rappi Travel already offers hotels, packages, flights and car rentals and with the addition of experiences from Civitatis, it is aiming to provide a “complete travel solution.” Read More

News / Online

Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development

By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024

Germany-based Tourlane plans to put the funding towards further technology development and expanding its reach. Read More

News / Online

Amazon expands travel partners for Cyber Week deals

By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines,Viator, Princess Cruises, Visit Florida, Royal Caribbean, Carnival and many other travel suppliers are partnering with the online retail giant. Read More

News / Technology

Is the future of travel regulation digital and green?

By PhocusWright Research | November 11, 2024

According to Phocuswright Research, navigating a patchwork of regulations across borders is a major challenge for travel businesses. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: AncillaryBox

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

AncillaryBox allows airlines to offer high-quality and high-margin in-destination activities and experiences instantly and at scale. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: iWander

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

iWander is an AI Travel Companion that transforms in-destination exploration by providing personalized, immersive audio tours and real-time recommendations. Read More