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News / Online

Booking.com launches CityBook as test app for destination tools and services

By Kevin May | January 16, 2020

The app, known as CityBook, is a "digital guide" for destinations that will combine content, planning tools such as maps, navigation and experiences. Read More

News / Technology

My Method... How Musement amplified speed and conversion for mobile users

By Fabio Zecchini - Musement | January 10, 2020

Tours and activities supplier Musement used Google AMP to speed up load times for mobile users and improve the conversion rate. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: A reality check on investments and startups in travel

By Kevin May | January 10, 2020

In a wide-ranging and no-holds-barred interview conducted during The Phocuswright Conference 2019, Chris Hemmeter of Thayer Ventures shares some home truths about the sector and the investment world... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Standards, sustainability and big tech investments in tours and activities

By Kevin May | January 9, 2020

Joining us for a panel discussion in the PhocusWire Studio were Luuc Elzinga, CEO at Tiqets, and Alex Kremer, co-founder at Arival. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip takes next step in quest to become travel super app

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2020

MakeMyTrip now displays destination videos with booking links in its mobile apps, as part of its effort to be a travel super app. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Solo travel and its promising business opportunity

By Eric Gnock Fah - Klook | January 6, 2020

Klook's Eric Gnock Fah explains why travel industry leaders should keep tabs on skyrocketing global interest in solo travel. Read More

News / Online

Endeavor buys luxury activities brand On Location Experiences for a reported $660M

By Steven Lerner | January 3, 2020

Sports and entertainment content company Endeavor Group Holdings has bought a majority stake in On Location Experiences, a high-end activities provider and the official hospitality... Read More

The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019

News / Online

By PhocusWire | December 27, 2019

Over the course of the last 12 months we have recorded over 150 interviews on camera, spanning four events and including one-to-one interviews, panels, innovator profiles and special episodes... Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Travel tech: A glimpse into the future

By PhocusWire | December 24, 2019

Travel Technology Europe is back for its 17th year on February 26-27, 2020, and will once again be offering visitors a glimpse into the future of travel marketing, booking and technology. Read More

News / Online

Day trip like a local - Cunard boosts shore excursions via Cool Cousin deal

By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2019

Cunard is partnering with travel tech startup Cool Cousin to offer curated destination guides for each of its ports. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019

Leading activities market consolidation for B2B, by providing the largest offer comparison powered with AI recommendation engine. Read More

News / Online

HotelsByDay expands to hotel amenity bookings with acquisition of Dayaxe

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

Day-use hotel booking website HotelsByDay is expanding its guest offerings through its acquisition of Dayaxe, a marketplace that sells hotel amenities. Read More

News / Startups

Guided tours startup GuruWalk raises €1M to fuel pay-as-you-go model

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

GuruWalk, a Spanish startup specializing in tip-based guided tours, has secured €1 million in seed round funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Nannybag - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019

Travelers from all around the world are now able to store their luggage in shops, restaurants and hotels (Nannies) in order to fully enjoy their trip. Read More