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Wonderful Copenhagen is exchanging free experiences for sustainable actions

By Linda Fox | July 9, 2024

The CopenPay initiative allows tourists to access attractions and experiences for free in exchange for sustainable actions such as cycling and local volunteering. Read More

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Byway raises £5M to expand its flight-free travel tech

By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2024

The company said it will use the funding to accelerate development of its JourneyAI technology and to expand beyond its current scope of the United Kingdom and Europe. Read More

Interview / Technology

ConnexPay - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024

By PhocusWire | July 9, 2024

Founded in 2017, ConnexPay integrates both sides of the payment ecosystem – accepting and making payments – inside a single global platform. Read More

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How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI

By Morgan Hines | July 9, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence could be a game-changing technology when it comes to simplifying the complicated operations of running an airline. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: FreeGuides empowers hotels to accompany their guests beyond the lobby

By Mileva Sapic | July 8, 2024

FreeGuides is committed to enriching the guest experience while also enhancing hotel operations by using QR code-driven solutions to make content creation efficient and straightforward. Read More

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Spotnana's former CTO on market perception and shiny things

By Linda Fox | July 8, 2024

Shikhar Agarwal, co-founder and former CTO of Spotnana, discusses the company being misunderstood in the market, the need to improve data flow and the importance of staying focused in the PhocusWire... Read More

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HomeCamper and Campspace merge to create European leader in micro camping

By Linda Fox | July 4, 2024

Peer-to-peer platforms Campspace and Homecamper specialize in camping locations provided by private individuals across Europe with accommodation including yurts, cabins and tents. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Seeru is a marketplace to help Muslims travel across the U.A.E

By Linda Fox | July 2, 2024

The company said it is launching a first in the region app that aims to serve 90 million out of 2 billion Muslims, making Umrah accessible through its tech-driven approach. Read More

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Finding a balance between airlines’ NDC plans and corporate travel needs

By D.J. Catron | July 2, 2024

Lufthansa Group’s Puck Voorneveld and Michael Harbin of Traverse Technologies speak in the PhocusWire studio about NDC, AI use cases and other topics. Read More

Opinion / Online

The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences

By Richard Black - Sojern | July 1, 2024

While the travel and tourism industry is full of opportunity, it still lacks in providing accessibility to travelers with limitations. Read More

Interview / Startups

Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024

By PhocusWire | July 1, 2024

Takyon turns non-refundable travel reservations into digital goods, using a blockchain-based tokenization process, so they can be resold or exchanged. Read More

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STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity

By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024

Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space. Read More

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GetYourGuide removing tour categories from marketplace

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2024

GetYourGuide has told suppliers of self- or mobile-guided audio tours, exploration games and scavenger hunts that it is removing those categories effective July 31. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Sabre, Viator, Omio and more

By PhocusWire | June 28, 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 / Startups

Directo emerges from stealth with $1M in funding

By Linda Fox | June 27, 2024

Former Transparent co-founder Pierre Becerril and two others have created Directo to drive direct bookings for hotels and accommodation providers and help travelers access better deals. Read More

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