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Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2023

Eleven companies presented in Phocuswright Innovation Launch and the winners represent the most promising of this elite group. Read More

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Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape

By Koert Grasveld and Maria Sellar - TerraPay | November 15, 2023

Focusing on the right payment strategy will allow travel companies and providers to further expand their capabilities around the globe and to fast-track their growth. Read More

News / Online

How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023

Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023

Airbnb emphasizes artificial intelligence focus with a near $200 million acquisition. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Point.me

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Point.me is the first-of-its-kind flight search that enables travelers to redeem their airline and credit card rewards for better flights - for fewer points. Read More

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Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era

By Linda Fox | November 14, 2023

The report tracked a total of 1,758 companies sold between 2014 and Q3 2023 with the majority of the deals taking place in Europe, 42%, and the United States, 38%. Read More

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Evolving fintech in travel's super apps

By Phocuswright Research | November 14, 2023

This excerpt from Phocuswright’s Super Apps Secret Sauce explores the interplay between super apps and travel consumption. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Autoura

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Autoura is a digital experience platform for real world experiences that, using artificial intelligence, operates location-based tourism, leisure and hospitality experiences. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Blockskye

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Blockskye offers an end-to-end solution for corporate travel management in partnership with Kayak that places corporate buyers in direct contact with suppliers. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: BookingData

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

BookingData empowers third-party ancillary partners to present private, highly targeted ancillary offers directly to selected airline traveler profiles. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Dharma

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Dharma's mission is to connect the world through the power of shared experience. We plan and sell trips hosted by the world’s most inspiring people and brands. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Eilago wants to make travel fun and connected while helping travelers save money and experience travel responsibly. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Kabuk

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Kabuk is a fast-growing fintech company in the travel space, operating a subscription type service we refer to as “HafH” - Home away from Home. Read More