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Travel investment analysis shows shifts in funding, opportunities for innovation

By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2024

F-Prime Capital partner Gaurav Tuli and Lufthansa Innovation Hub analyst Anna Schneider share their take on innovation and funding across the global travel industry, with additional perspective from a... Read More

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Sustainable business travel startup Eco.mio raises 7-figure seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024

Eco.mio provides a browser extension that helps companies guiding their employees to greener business travel decisions. Read More

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Sabre Hospitality deploys first generative AI tool

By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024

SynXis Concierge.AI will initially be used by Sabre’s customer care and delivery team to improve the serve it provides the company's hotel customers. Read More

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Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal

By Mileva Sapic | June 18, 2024

Satisfi said the acquisition will improve customer engagement powered by conversational AI technology for its clients that include destination marketing organizations, zoos, museums and... Read More

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TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024

Along with the acquisition, TravelPerk has received a credit facility of up to $135 million provided by Blackstone and Blue Owl. Read More

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No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet

By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024

On the eve of the Business Travel Show Europe, PhocusWire catches up with corporate travel executives on the progress of artificial intelligence in the past year. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Stellar allows consumers to repurpose their unused reservations

By Mileva Sapic | June 17, 2024

Stellar is a marketplace committed to reselling nonrefundable and noncancellable reservations and tickets across a broad spectrum of experiences, including travel, dining, concerts and sporting events. Read More

Opinion / Online

TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing

By Gav Buggy - TikTok | June 17, 2024

Travel content is blowing up on social media, providing no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits. Read More

Interview / Startups

Holidayheroes: EMEA People’s Choice Award winner at Phocuswright Europe 2024

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2024

Travel industry research authority Phocuswright announced the people's choice award winner of the latest Phocuswright Innovation Platform program Launch: EMEA. Read More

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Are technology advances helping hotels see the bigger picture?

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2024

Rebecca Suiker from The Social Hub and Paul van Meerendonk from IDeaS discuss how advances in technology, including revenue management, are helping traditional hotels and newer hospitality concepts... Read More

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Hotels move beyond the bed to experiences that treat guests like royalty

By D.J. Catron | June 17, 2024

Experts from Accor, Strawberry and Casual Hotels speak at Phocuswright Europe of meeting guests’ growing expectations for memorable experiences. Read More

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Spanish travelers: Hotel stays flat, short-term rentals surging

By Phocuswright Research | June 14, 2024

This Phocuswright report, based on a survey of Spanish leisure travelers, provides a comprehensive range of data and analysis on the trip life cycle for consumers in Spain. Read More

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How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification

By Morgan Hines | June 14, 2024

James Lever of Weeva and Sally Davey of Travalyst talk about sustainability sensibilities in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel

By Morgan Hines | June 13, 2024

The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space. Read More

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Majority of LGBTQ+ travelers experience discrimination traveling, Booking.com finds

By Morgan Hines | June 12, 2024

The research comes as part of Booking.com’s mission to “make it easier for everyone to experience the world.” Read More

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