Travel Planning

News / Online

Expedia's Kern on changing perceptions of its role in travel

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2022

Expedia Group's Peter Kern discusses the company's recent technology, loyalty and sustainability moves at The Phocuswright Conference 2022. Read More

News / Technology

Mangopay acquires fraud protection specialist Nethone

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022

Poland-based Nethone, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022, was founded in 2016 and raised $6.7 million in July 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Lilium bags $119M in post-IPO raise

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2022

The Germany-based electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft developer will use the capital to fund operations and continued development of the Lilium Jet. Read More

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Kayak's Hafner on the good and bad in startups, tech and more

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2022

Kayak's Steve Hafner discusses startups, funding highs and lows and economic ups and downs at The Phocuswright Conference 2022. Read More

News / Online

Raus lands €3M for nature-based stays platform

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2022

Investors including Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, Speedinvest and NFQ Capital contributed to the funding, which was led by 10X Founders. Read More

News / Startups

Ukio scores €27M for European rentals expansion

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2022

The investment in the Spain-based business was led by Felix Capital, with Kreos Capital, Heartcore and Breega also contributing. Read More

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From Our Partners / Technology

Video: Worldline on the value of a local payment strategy for travel

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2022

Worldline head of global travel solutions Laurie Gablehouse explains the importance of a global payment strategy for brands that want to attract international travelers. Read More

News / Online

Pundits divided on the outlook for travel in 2023

By PhocusWire | November 21, 2022

Travel industry experts with decades of experience join forces at The Phocuswright Conference to try to make sense of current and future trends. Read More

News / Online

Google data highlights growing interest in blended trips

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2022

Compared to pre-pandemic, consumers say they are more open to blended travel, with 74% of business travelers saying they find the idea appealing. Read More

News / Distribution

RedAwning boosts client base through Lexicon acquisition

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2022

Lexicon's customers and partners can now join the California-based platform, which offers reservation, marketing and distribution services to property managers. Read More

News / Online

Grab reports record revenue in Q3, narrows losses

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2022

The Singapore-based super app, which offers services including ride hailing, food delivery and digital payments, says revenue for the three months ended September 30 was a record $382 million, up 143%... Read More

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News / Online

New Tripadvisor CEO on the future of travel

By PhocusWire | November 16, 2022

Matt Goldberg recently completed his first 100 days as president and CEO of Tripadvisor, but he says “people should be writing a book about the second 100 days because that’s where the action is.” Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Aeronology

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022

Aeronology has created a simple, full-service “point of sale” travel booking platform for travel advisors, universities, government and corporate organizations. Read More