Travel Planning

News / Startups

Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023

HyperSQ wants to reward travelers for traveling and create a more targeted approach to marketing for travel companies. Read More

News / Online

WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2023

Co-founder and CEO Johannes Koeppel moves to the role of chief product officer for the company, which claims to have seen double-digit client and transaction volume growth since 2021. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair LIVE - Sam Jain of Fareportal

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2023

Fareportal, which is based in New York, has seven travel companies in its portfolio and employs more than 2,000 people across a number of locations including the U.K., Mexico, Canada and India. Read More

News

How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel

By Linda Fox | December 22, 2022

Uplift's Brian Barth, Worldline's Laurie Gablehouse and Paul Beukers from Katanox discuss developments in payments from wallets and crypto to loyalty and embedded finance at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo unveils curated search, readies TV marketing push

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2022

The company says HomeToGo Modes will enable travelers to browse properties based on individual priorities and interests including price or one-off properties. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Boosting airline revenue through next-gen group booking tech

By Ananth Narasimhan - Infiniti Software Solutoins | December 21, 2022

Most airlines are missing out on optimizing a revenue stream that has the potential to deliver up to a 28% increase to the bottom line — group bookings. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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