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Oojo's CEO on the challenges of an end-to-end travel platform
News / Online
Oojo's CEO on the challenges of an end-to-end travel platform
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2024
Gulce Karsli Rozenveld believes only three travel companies are capable of creating a one-stop travel shop because of the huge time, investment and other resources it requires. Read More
Breeze Airways' David Neeleman talks culture, technology and communication
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Breeze Airways' David Neeleman talks culture, technology and communication
By Matthew Parsons | December 2, 2024
Neeleman launched Breeze Airways in May 2021, making it his fifth commercial airline startup along with Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue and Azul. Read More
Mondee says no plan to appeal Nasdaq non-compliance
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Mondee says no plan to appeal Nasdaq non-compliance
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2024
Mondee delayed the filing of its third quarter earnings earlier this month and received a letter of non-compliance from the Nasdaq. CEO Prasad Gundumogula has taken a leave of absence. Read More
Googles updates search in Europe to comply with DMA
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Googles updates search in Europe to comply with DMA
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2024
Google has proposed further changes to search results pages in Europe as it seeks to comply with the DMA. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, The Trip Boutique, Oojo and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, The Trip Boutique, Oojo and more
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings
News / Online
How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings
By Mark Frary | November 27, 2024
Livestreaming in travel has become one of the marketing success stories of the past decade, driving billions in sales for companies like Trip.com and Alibaba.  Read More
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
Opinion / Technology
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
By Saber Kordestanchi - Hostaway | November 26, 2024
Hostaway co-founder Saber Kordestanchi discusses how all-in-one property management systems in vacation rentals could boost professionalization of the industry. Read More
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
News / Technology
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
By Morgan Hines | November 26, 2024
Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT's Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel.  Read More
Next generation travel tech: How AI is reshaping the future of travel
News / Technology
Next generation travel tech: How AI is reshaping the future of travel
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 25, 2024
The Global Travel Tech Think Tank discusses how generative AI, personalization and human-machine interfaces will shape the next generation of travel. Read More
Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
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Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
By Matthew Parsons | November 25, 2024
Agoda co-founder and chairman Robert Rosenstein discusses focusing on the less sexy side of AI in travel. Read More
Phocuswright inducts Michelle Peluso and Rod Cuthbert to Hall of Fame
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Phocuswright inducts Michelle Peluso and Rod Cuthbert to Hall of Fame
By PhocusWire | November 25, 2024
Phocuswright's Hall of Fame welcomed the newest inductees at the Phocuswright Conference this week in Phoenix, Arizona.   Read More
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
News / Startups
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
By Matthew Parsons | November 22, 2024
Erik Blachford, formerly CEO of IAC Travel and Expedia and a travel technology investor, shares tips for startups as artificial intelligence drives change. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
News / Distribution
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 22, 2024
CellPoint Digital intends to accelerate its global expansion and focus on optimizing payment services with $30 million in fresh funding. Read More
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
News / Technology
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
The investment in Lighthouse will drive product innovation, strategic acquisitions and global expansion. Read More
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