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Latin America super app Rappi has big ambitions in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2023

With partnerships with Marriott and Amadeus, Rappi is finding ways to make its app the go-to place for travel bookings as well as many other daily essentials. Read More

News / Startups

Beyonk adds $5.8M to fuel growth of experiences tech

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023

The investment in the London-based business comes from Fuel Ventures and will go towards growth in international markets and product innovation. Read More

News / Technology

AI Insights: Generative AI for vacation rental metasearch

By PhocusWire | June 16, 2023

HomeToGo’s director of engineering, Mahendra Roopa, answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More

News / Technology

Could generative AI make Google Maps a full travel app?

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023

A Lufthansa Innovation Hub study explores how generative AI could be the final piece of the map-based travel planning puzzle. Read More

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Microsoft, Trip.com and Kayak on their work with ChatGPT

By Derek Catron | June 15, 2023

Generative AI dominated conversations at Phocuswright Europe even before the discussion turned to its best-known tool. Read More

News / Distribution

Air Canada and Sabre reach distribution and retailing agreement

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2023

The partnership means Sabre-connected travel agents will be able to access Air Canada's NDC content in the coming months. Read More

Interview / Startups

WeSki - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | June 14, 2023

WeSki is a self-service platform for planning, comparing, booking and customizing ski trips, providing real-time prices and availability. Read More

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Direct Ferries brings new investor on board

June 14, 2023

ICG, Livingbridge, the founding Davies family and management all contributed to the undisclosed round. Read More

News / Technology

Why total profitability is the way forward for hotels

By Sabrina Jackson - Duetto | June 12, 2023

To achieve maximum profitability, hotels need to analyze a more comprehensive data set as revenue only tells part of the story. Read More

News / Technology

Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2023

Actor Edward Norton joined the event, saying young people “should be mad,” while he also applauded Uber's use of its platform to push for the adoption of electric vehicles. Read More

News / Startups

Hotelbeds, Wayra announce 1st startups for TravelTech Lab

By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023

Four startups were singled out for their potential in providing disruptive solutions to connect B2B global travel ecosystem stakeholders to create a frictionless travel experience. Read More

News / Startups

Brazilian travel tech company Onfly raises $16M

By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023

Onfly provides companies with an end-to-end corporate travel and expense management software platform and will utilize the funds to scale sales and marketing efforts and build new products Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Differentiation through distribution when connectivity is commonplace

By George Dumitru - wbe.travel | June 8, 2023

The relative ease at which bedbanks connect travel sellers and hotels can cloud the picture when it comes to the cost of distribution. Read More

News / Online

Volaris launches new flight subscription deal

By Derek Catron | June 7, 2023

This is the third subscription-based offering from the ultra-low-cost Mexican airline in partnership with Barcelona-based subscription specialist Caravelo. Read More

News / Online

Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2023

Lufthansa Group is the pilot partner in this initiative and will provide an extensive set of flight data from specific flights that can be used to improve estimates for future flights on the same... Read More

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