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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
Opinion / Online
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | November 15, 2024
As COP29 draws to a close, Bob Garner, founder of EnviroRental, discusses the importance of taking action to make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry. Read More
Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership
News / Online
Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024
Rappi Travel already offers hotels, packages, flights and car rentals and with the addition of experiences from Civitatis, it is aiming to provide a “complete travel solution.” Read More
Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
News / Online
Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024
Germany-based Tourlane plans to put the funding towards further technology development and expanding its reach. Read More
Skycanner's CEO on the company's strategy for evolution and expansion
News / Online
Skycanner's CEO on the company's strategy for evolution and expansion
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024
During WiT Singapore, Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars discussed the company's expansion into India, touched on new verticals and provided an update on artificial intelligence initiatives. Read More
Amazon expands travel partners for Cyber Week deals
News / Online
Amazon expands travel partners for Cyber Week deals
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines,Viator, Princess Cruises, Visit Florida, Royal Caribbean, Carnival and many other travel suppliers are partnering with the online retail giant. Read More
SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel
News / Technology
SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2024
The collaboration will look at furthering interoperability, trust and data security as part of a Digital Travel Ecosystem initiative from SITA. Read More
HomeToGo reports booking revenue high in Q3
News / Online
HomeToGo reports booking revenue high in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2024
The company has adjusted its full-year 2024 booking revenues guidance to more than €255 million, up 34% year over year.  Read More
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
News / Technology
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
The report from SiteMinder also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a... Read More
Is the future of travel regulation digital and green?
News / Technology
Is the future of travel regulation digital and green?
By PhocusWright Research | November 11, 2024
According to Phocuswright Research, navigating a patchwork of regulations across borders is a major challenge for travel businesses. Read More
Booking Holdings plans job cuts at Booking.com to drive efficiency
News / Online
Booking Holdings plans job cuts at Booking.com to drive efficiency
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2024
The company has not said how many jobs are expected to be lost at Booking.com or at what level or departments although it did refer to multiple jurisdictions.   Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: AncillaryBox
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: AncillaryBox
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
AncillaryBox allows airlines to offer high-quality and high-margin in-destination activities and experiences instantly and at scale. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Byway
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Byway
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Byway offers trips across Europe, including overland transport, hand-picked accommodation, and on-demand expert advice. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Chain4Travel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Chain4Travel
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Chain4Travel is the initiator of the decentralized operating system Camino Network, fostering digital innovation and solving the connectivity issue for global travel with a unique travel standard.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Crewfare
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Crewfare
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Crewfare is a travel technology company specializing in providing seamless accommodation solutions for large-scale events and corporate clients. Read More
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