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Uber and Rappi on travel strategies and “super app” ambitions
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Uber and Rappi on travel strategies and “super app” ambitions
By Mitra Sorrells | January 3, 2024
Rappi’s global head of travel, Guido Becher, and Uber’s head of growth and new products for airports and travel, Loren Kosloske, discussed their companies' travel ambitions during a session at The... Read More
Zoomcar begins trading on Nasdaq
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Zoomcar begins trading on Nasdaq
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2024
Zoomcar has merged with Innovative International Acquisition Corp. and made its public markets debut on Nasdaq. Read More
Mobi - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Technology
Mobi - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
January 2, 2024
Mobi founder and CEO Anna Jaffe explained the company's agent-facing collaborative artificial intelligence platform during the Launch competition at the Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
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Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
As Phocuswright analysts look ahead, they share a myriad of predictions for 2024 including some regarding business travel, pricing and much more. Read More
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More
How hotels can use their websites to increase bookings and revenue
Opinion / Online
How hotels can use their websites to increase bookings and revenue
By Peter Waters – Amadeus | December 31, 2023
Amadeus’ Peter Waters walks through how hotels can use their presence in the digital world to drive awareness – and get more heads in beds.   Read More
The best of Phocuswright research from 2023
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The best of Phocuswright research from 2023
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2023
Phocuswright produces a broad range of research and analysis throughout the year on travel, tourism and hospitality. Catch up on the data, trends and forecasting that you missed from 2023. Read More
Wander Health, ZaNiheza founders open up about startup journey as scholarship recipients
News / Startups
Wander Health, ZaNiheza founders open up about startup journey as scholarship recipients
By Morgan Hines | December 22, 2023
While attending The Phocuswright Conference, scholarship recipients Dana Le and Charles Shima spoke to PhocusWire about their goals for the next three to five years. Read More
E-scooter company Bird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
News / Startups
E-scooter company Bird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Choppy water for e-scooter and e-bike companies as Bird files for bankruptcy and Micromobility is delisted. Read More
Wall Street analysts share views on travel future and AI
News / Technology
Wall Street analysts share views on travel future and AI
By Derek Catron | December 20, 2023
Analysts from TD Cowen, B. Riley Securities, Evercore and BTIG share insights on travel’s future and the role of AI during a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference.   Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
News / Startups
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.   Read More
Were travel experts right with their 2023 predictions?
News / Technology
Were travel experts right with their 2023 predictions?
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2023
Every year we ask industry executives and pundits to forecast what might happen across travel technology and distribution in the months to come. Here we look back on what was predicted for 2023 and what... Read More
How hotels can use ancillaries to drive personalization and loyalty
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How hotels can use ancillaries to drive personalization and loyalty
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2023
Plusgrade’s Paul Rantilla discusses the company’s recent acquisitions of Upstay and Points, and how it is now accelerating efforts to help hospitality companies drive revenue through ancillaries. Read More
HomeToGo announces largest majority stake acquisition to date
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HomeToGo announces largest majority stake acquisition to date
By Linda Fox | December 18, 2023
HomeToGo announces it has acquired a majority stake in KMW Reisen GmbH and Super Urlaub GmbH in an effort to bolster its marketplace with themed travel package options. Read More
The most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2023
News / Technology
The most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2023
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2023
ChatGPT, the Hot 25 Travel Startups and news about major players like Expedia Group and Airbnb dominated the rankings.   Read More
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