Travel Planning

VIDEO: Mobi - Phocuswright Conference launch innovator
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Mobi - Phocuswright Conference launch innovator
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2022
Mobi is a B2B trip planning technology company offering two products - Agent for travel suppliers and Agent for Agents for travel agents. Read More
Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive
Opinion / Technology
Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive
By Irra Ariella Khi - Zamna | December 20, 2022
A new type of technology framework is needed for airlines that works regardless of a passenger’s age, mobile device, point of origin and destination and tech savviness. Read More
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News / Online
Tiqets, Go City and GetYourGuide on growth of experiences
By Kathryn Walson | December 19, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, three executives share their insights in a session called “Executive Panel: Tours, Activities and Timing - Getting it Right.” Read More
Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
News / Startups
Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2022
The Spain-based startup offers digital solutions for car sharing and micromobility. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper CEO on social commerce, sustainability and customer focus
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2022
In conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde explains how the company's social commerce efforts are the key to its future growth. Read More
Trip.com Group continues to make gains in Q3
News / Online
Trip.com Group continues to make gains in Q3
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
Trip.com Group's accommodation revenue increased by almost a third to $408 million while transportation ticketing revenue was up 44% to $369 million year-on-year. Read More
How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
News / Online
How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
SilverRail's Aaron Gowell and Distribusion's Johannes Thunert talk ground transportation tech and funding trends in the PhocusWire Studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
How hotels and DMOs can respond to shifting perceptions of sustainability
By Scott Falconer - Amadeus | December 14, 2022
Hotels and destination management organizations need to keep up to date in areas such as sustainability when planning for the future and engage with changing consumer demand. Read More
Video: Allianz Partners on tapping into consumer trends
From Our Partners / Online
Video: Allianz Partners on tapping into consumer trends
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2022
Allianz Partners CEO Jeff Wright discusses how the company is ensuring insurance products and services fit consumer needs. Read More
Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
News / Online
Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Existing investors Market One Capital, Flashpoint and Venture Friends also made up this latest investment in the Greece-based startup. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Kiwi.com prepares for growth in 2023 with new brand identity
By Kiwi.com | December 12, 2022
The company says its news brand identity better reflects its tech capabilities. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Video: Flight Centre on how its acquisition strategy helps drive innovation
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2022
Flight Centre Travel Group chief experience officer John Morhous explains how the company’s strategic acquisitions help it create innovative products that meet the needs of its customers. Read More
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News / Distribution
IATA maps road to achieve modern airline retailing by 2030
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2022
IATA’s Modern Airline Retailing program is based on three pillars - customer identification, retailing with offers and delivery with orders. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Video: Joyned - Phocuswright Conference Launch Innovator
By PhocusWire | December 8, 2022
Joyned is a social commerce-as-a-service website add-on that enables people to chat live and book together. Read More
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News / Startups
Sion secures $3.2M to help agents chase commission
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2022
The investment in the U.S.-based SaaS business was led by TIA Ventures with SmartFlyer and Virtuoso also involved. Read More