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HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service

By Linda Fox | June 21, 2023

The investment in the company was led by Caixa Capital with Lince Capital and existing investor Portugal Ventures also participating. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges

By Linda Fox | June 20, 2023

Luis Maroto, president and CEO of Amadeus, joined Phocuswright Europe 2023 to talk about the economy, distribution developments and potential growth opportunities for the company. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Overlap helps travelers track friends made along the way

By Derek Catron | June 20, 2023

With personalized recommendations, location-based alerts and features that allow users to track and log their travels, Overlap is a comprehensive and user-friendly tool that helps travelers stay... Read More

News / Online

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 / 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

Opinion / Online

Mitigating travel risk for LGBTQ+ employees

By Andrew Devereux - Healix | June 15, 2023

Companies need to understand how to properly support LGBTQ+ employees, especially during business travel and long-term work assignments. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Online

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 / Online

Save now, buy later gains traction as CheapOair partners with Accrue

By Linda Fox | June 13, 2023

While buy now, pay later has caught on in the past couple of years through companies including FlyNowPayLater and Uplift, save now, buy later is in its infancy. Read More

News / Startups

Top investors in travel tech 2023

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023

This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have participated in at least four non-debt funding rounds or at least three rounds of at least $10... Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023

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

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