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GlobalTix closes $5M Series B funding led by Tin Men Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2024

The Singapore-based provides of solutions for attractions, tours and activities said the funding will be used to fuel its expansion plans and to implement artificial intelligence solutions. Read More

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The cost of payments in the travel industry

By PhocusWright Research | October 14, 2024

Payments are a critical topic across the travel industry. Read a preview of what Phocuswright has uncovered in its latest research on the topic, The State of Global Travel Payments. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021

By Mileva Sapic | October 14, 2024

Beachy, Chekin, Kyte, Vouch and Zartico update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021. Read More

News / Technology

How Goldjoy Travel found its sweet spot in the online cruise market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 11, 2024

A panel discussion at Cruise World Asia tackled “how to bulletproof your travel agency business with technology” with speakers from Goldjoy Travel and GlobalTix. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Guesty, FCM Meetings and Events, Holibob, Civitatis and more

By PhocusWire | October 11, 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

News / Technology

Airlines are pushing ancillaries to boost revenue, but new offerings slow to come

By Morgan Hines | October 11, 2024

Ancillary services including baggage fees, meal upgrades, change fees and seat selection help boost airline profits, but why haven't airlines expanded their product catalog? Read More

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How AI search platforms may change travel marketing

By Mark Frary | October 9, 2024

Natural language capabilities are changing how consumers search for answers to their travel queries - creating opportunities for marketers and for companies such as Perplexity and You.com. Read More

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Uber adds AI chat powered by OpenAI’s GPT4o to help drivers embrace electric vehicles

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2024

The rideshare platform said it also has enough electric vehicles in more than 40 cities to enable EV-only option in its app. Read More

Opinion / Online

Could the latest tech turn social influencers into kings and queens of travel?

By Craig Everett - Holibob | October 8, 2024

Holibob's CEO and co-founder, Craig Everett, speaks on influencers' potential impact on the travel industry if they begin selling products through social media posts. Read More

News / Technology

Flexible living drives hospitality and residential technology convergence

By Matthew Parsons | October 8, 2024

The growing number of mixed-use properties creates gaps for a new breed of tech-enabled hospitality companies, in particular non-hotel brands, to enter new markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: B0arding is a booking site that rewards users for video reviews

By Mileva Sapic | October 7, 2024

B0arding invites travelers to submit video reviews of hotels and short-term rentals they've stayed in and rewards them with a $20 travel credit for a future trip booked on its platform. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020

By Mileva Sapic | October 7, 2024

AllFly, Mize, Questo, Magpie and FutureStay update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020. Read More

News / Distribution

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Booking.com, Delta, Qatar Airways and more

By PhocusWire | October 4, 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

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As pressures mount on corporate travel to improve sustainability, progress is challenging

By Morgan Hines | October 4, 2024

Corporate travel is dealing with pressure from employees, a more stringent government and regulatory environment and stronger climate science as it continues to look for ways to operate more... Read More

News / Technology

Decentralized Identity Foundation hackathon kicks off with track focused on travel solutions

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2024

Developers entering the “Hospitality and Travel Challenge” have to demonstrate how decentralized identity technology combined with traditional travel technology can create a more frictionless,... Read More

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