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AI-powered bot Eddy Travels lands $500K inaugural round for market expansion

By Steven Lerner | December 27, 2019

Techstars Toronto, Practica Capital and Open Circle Capital VCs led the round, with participation from angel investors in the United States, Canada and the U.K. Read More

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Booking.com building connected travel with Google Nest

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2019

Booking.com and Google Nest say guests and hosts are looking for more safety and security features when staying in private accommodation with smart technology potentially filling gaps. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Road.Travel integrates the travel industry with connected cars

By Steven Lerner | December 20, 2019

Road.Travel is a planner and marketplace for complex itineraries that allows users to personalize and book self-guided trips. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Stasher - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019

Explore how this platform was scaled for luggage storage globally, connecting travelers with local businesses. Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: The cause and effect of last-minute booking

By Jill Menze | December 12, 2019

As travel brands approach 2020, leading with a “mobile-first” strategy is no longer something to consider - it’s a necessity. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: How travel companies should think about Asia's super apps

By Linda Fox | December 10, 2019

Travel execs at The Phocuswright Conference 2019 discuss some of the interesting consumer purchase behaviors emerging on super apps in Asia. Read More

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Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair LIVE - Jeffrey Glueck of Foursquare

By Linda Fox | December 10, 2019

Foursquare CEO Jeffrey Glueck talks to PhocusWire for a Big Chair LIVE interview during The Phocuswright Conference 2019. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: NextPlan wants to make custom vacation planning easy

By Steven Lerner | December 10, 2019

NextPlan is a platform that providers travelers with a personalized and customizable vacation itinerary. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Kayak CEO Steve Hafner on new “Premium” badge, cross-brand loyalty and why it's a startup

By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2019

Kayak has made several updates in the past year, including the launch of "Kayak Premium" on Thursday. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Personalization, the importance of data and privacy in travel

By Linda Fox | December 6, 2019

Developments in, as well as the challenges of, personalization in travel were up for discussion during an executive roundtable at the Phocuswright Conference 2019. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Left Travel - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 6, 2019

One Degree helps property owners gain visibility by promoting their eco-friendly properties with the Sustainable Impact Score. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 15 - Steve Kaufer of TripAdvisor

By Kevin May | December 5, 2019

TripAdvisor is one of the pioneering brands in online travel, no question about it. CEO Steve Kaufer gives the inside story - the ups and the downs - to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 5, 2019

This social solution for travel sites converts 5x better than the site baseline, translating to an increase of 10% in overall online sales. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Pack Up + Go - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 4, 2019

Plan a three-day trip around the United States with this travel agency. The catch? Your destination is a surprise! Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Expedia Group on Vrbo growth, search challenges and workplace diversity

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2019

During an interview at the Phocuswright Conference in Florida last month, Okerstrom discusses developments for the business and the recent "headwinds." Read More

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