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InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
By PhocusWire | April 16, 2020
Forecasting with smart data, a future role for hotels and intermediaries, loyalty programs and what lies next for Airbnb - hefty subjects during any time period but especially so during the coronavirus... Read More
Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
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Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2020
IdeaWorks sets out how travel will look different by the end of 2020, as sectors unravel how they and their partners will be forced to evolve. Read More
Keeping communication channels open is critical for airlines during a crisis
News / Technology
Keeping communication channels open is critical for airlines during a crisis
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2020
15below CEO Nicholas Key discusses the role technology is playing in real-time communications with passengers, lessons learned from previous experiences and the need to meet customer expectations... Read More
VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
Hotel tech built for the future. This PMS takes an API-first approach, connecting all systems seamlessly. Read More
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News / Technology
RateGain names Harmeet Singh as CEO, plots multiple acquisitions in platform ramp-up
By Kevin May | October 21, 2019
The arrival is being heralded as a significant appointment for the travel technology provider as it seeks to grow its presence in the U.S. and continue on its recent acquisition run. Read More
Consolidation to come in technology for tours and activities
Opinion / Technology
Consolidation to come in technology for tours and activities
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | October 2, 2019
Scores of overlooked companies are laying the essential plumbing to wire up travel’s third-largest and most fragmented sector. Read More
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News / Distribution
Loyalty programs still the biggest ancillary earner for most airlines
By Linda Fox | September 19, 2019
The latest study of airline ancillary revenue reveals those earning the most for extras such as legroom, meals and bags. Read More
Beekeeper grabs $45M to add buzz to hotel staff communications
News / Technology
Beekeeper grabs $45M to add buzz to hotel staff communications
By Kevin May | September 16, 2019
The Switzerland-based company works with a string of hotels around the world, as well as providing tools for companies in the manufacturing and retail industries. Read More
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Opinion / Online
The A-to-Gen Z of travel loyalty
By Craig Brennan - SwitchFly | June 14, 2019
The next generation of consumers don’t want one-size-fits-all rewards. They want to be recognized as individuals and they want rewards that are relevant to their needs and to their travel journey. Read More
Task management automation takes hold in hospitality
From Our Partners / Technology
Task management automation takes hold in hospitality
By PhocusWire | April 17, 2019
After many years of focusing IT spend on guest-facing technologies, hoteliers are increasingly adopting task management automation solutions designed to support staff and streamline operations. Read More
Zuzu Hospitality Solutions expands in Asia Pacific with $3.7M round
News / Technology
Zuzu Hospitality Solutions expands in Asia Pacific with $3.7M round
By Jill Menze | March 20, 2019
Revenue management service Zuzu Hospitality Solutions has notched $3.7 million in a Series A round. Read More
Fornova buys hospitality intelligence platform HotelsBI
News / Distribution
Fornova buys hospitality intelligence platform HotelsBI
By Kevin May | March 4, 2019
HotelsBI was created in January 2016 by Leon Vaidman and includes tools for hotels to increase direct bookings and retain customers. Read More
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News / Technology
IHG pilots attribute pricing as next stage of reservation system kicks in
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2019
IHG begins phase two of its Amadeus-built Guest Reservation System development, four years after the project first started. Read More
Distributed ledger technology can bring rate parity to hotel distribution
Opinion / Technology
Distributed ledger technology can bring rate parity to hotel distribution
By Nadim El Manawy - Arise Travel | February 15, 2019
We ask if distribution technology in use today has been designed with goals that are out of alignment with hotelier’s best interests Read More
VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 11, 2019
Harnessing the power of virtual interlining, Kiwi.com has gone further and made a suite of travel technology platforms available to travel agents and third parties. Read More
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