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Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Vaccines, government changes should inspire higher recovery goals
News / Technology
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Vaccines, government changes should inspire higher recovery goals
By Kevin May | November 10, 2020
If the chaos of 2020 is swiftly put behind us, then the devastating aspects of what has happened this year (huge job losses, brands closed, etc.) will be in vain. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: CityGuyd
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: CityGuyd
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
CityGuyd provides travelers with an augmented reality-based tour guide, creating a personal experience in a convenient and accessible format and multiple languages.  Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: SanSee Systems
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: SanSee Systems
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
SanSee Systems is a hygiene screening and certification company serving the tours and attractions industry. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Space Perspective
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Space Perspective is a human space flight company created to provide an opportunity for all people – not just astronauts - to see Earth as a planet from space. Read More
Sounding Off: Booking early is great but not in the DNA of attractions
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Booking early is great but not in the DNA of attractions
By PhocusWire | November 6, 2020
Attractions are at an inherent disadvantage when it comes to their attempts to foster direct relationships and upsell opportunities in advance of a trip. But 2020 might change that. Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Startups for 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2020
Find out how these startups have shifted priorities, created new partnerships and adjusted their products to meet the challenges created by COVID-19. Read More
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News / Online
Travello looks to growth with acquisition of Backpacker Deals
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2020
Travello claims Australia-based Backpacker Deals is the largest online travel agency targeting the youth market in the country, as well as in New Zealand. Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve
News / Online
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve
By Kevin May | November 3, 2020
Brands, industry associations and government have a unique opportunity to do the right thing and put customers in the middle of their strategic prism. Read More
Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
News / Online
Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
By Kevin May | November 2, 2020
Malaysian business angel Jin Hui Wong, GT-MAX and Chinese accelerator SSOV are backing the company in the round. Read More
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Opinion / Online
How attractions can (safely) boost group sales
By Noreen Henry - Sojern | November 2, 2020
While it’s easy to let digital marketing fall by the wayside when last-minute bookers come to call, online marketing is the best way to score direct, advance, online bookings. Read More
Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020
The travel restrictions imposed on people for the better part of 2020 might inspire a wider appreciation of their own cultures, attractions, cities and more. Read More
GetYourGuide activates €114M financing round
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GetYourGuide activates €114M financing round
By Kevin May | October 29, 2020
The round was led by Searchlight Capital and backed by a string of other finance houses and the Germany-based company's founding team. Read More
Yellowstone to be first U.S. National Park to deploy autonomous vehicles for tourists
News / Technology
Yellowstone to be first U.S. National Park to deploy autonomous vehicles for tourists
By Kevin May | October 29, 2020
An agreement between the National Park Service and mobility-as-a-service provider Beep will see two vehicles deployed in the destination's Canyon Village area from May 2021. Read More
Journera secures Amadeus as new investor
News / Technology
Journera secures Amadeus as new investor
By Kevin May | October 29, 2020
The undisclosed backing comes four months after the U.S.-based company raised $11.6 million in a Series B round. Read More
Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google
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Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google
By Jill Menze | October 29, 2020
Speaking at Arival 360, Viator president Ben Drew explained how Viator's strategy differs from Tripadvisor's, the importance of supplier quality and its relationship with Google. Read More
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