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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Virgin Atlantic, GetYourGuide, ATPCO and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Virgin Atlantic, GetYourGuide, ATPCO and more...
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
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Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
By Mark Frary | March 3, 2026
The sector has been active in recent years, with players like BlaBlarCar, Flix, Rome2Rio and Travelier all making moves to adapt to a changing market. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the travel industry and shares more about her transition from Expedia Group. Read More
Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
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Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025
As traveler values shift and sustainability, accessibility and resilience move higher on the agenda, mobility itself is becoming a defining part of the travel experience.   Read More
Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism
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Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism
By Morgan Hines | November 25, 2025
At The Phocuswright Conference, PhocusWire spoke to industry leaders to get a sense of what they’re feeling optimistic and concerned about. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cellpoint Digital, Dida, Rome2Rio and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cellpoint Digital, Dida, Rome2Rio and more...
By PhocusWire | September 26, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
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VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022
Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective. Read More
Omio acquires fellow multi-modal platform Rome2rio
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Omio acquires fellow multi-modal platform Rome2rio
By Kevin May | October 31, 2019
Rome2rio had previously raised a modest $3.1 million in funding - a tiny amount compared to the larger Omio with its $300 million over the course of a number of rounds. Read More
Women's Leadership: Out with soft skills, in with strategic skills
Opinion / Online
Women's Leadership: Out with soft skills, in with strategic skills
By Kirsteene Phelan - Rome2Rio | March 26, 2019
The use of terms like "soft skills" in business is a disservice to all in online travel, particularly to women. Here's why it's time to redefine the skill set. Read More
Ground innovation, part 4: Getting onboard the rail (r)evolution
News / Distribution
Ground innovation, part 4: Getting onboard the rail (r)evolution
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019
In the final part of our series on ground transportation, we look at the development of rail technology and distribution. Read More
Metasearch part 3 multimodal
News / Distribution
The metasearch model, part 3: The complexity of multimodal
By Mitra Sorrells | October 22, 2018
This sector, what is known as multimodal metasearch, is the topic of this third piece in our series on metasearch.   Read More
VIDEO: Lessons in digital travel from Asia
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VIDEO: Lessons in digital travel from Asia
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2018
The best way for travel businesses in the west to understand the nuances and issues associated with operating in Asia Pacific is to learn from those at the sharp end. Read More
Rome2rio PCW Europe
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Q&A with Rome2rio's Rod Cuthbert
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2018
Ahead of the event, Rod Cuthbert discusses the evolution of multi-modal booking, how Google is changing travel and why he's publicly called out TripAdvisor. Read More
Loco2 sold to Voyages SNCF
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Loco2 sold to Voyages SNCF
By Martin Cowen | July 5, 2017
Voyages SNCF has bought UK-based pan-European rail booking service Loco2 for an undisclosed sum. Loco2 will continue to operate as a standalone brand with its co-founders, Kate and Jamie Andrews, s Read More
Rome2rio ramps up direct booking options
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Rome2rio ramps up direct booking options
By Martin Cowen | May 15, 2017
Multi-modal search engine Rome2rio is now taking bookings for National Express and Renfe directly on its site, with more integrations on the way, including operators from Asia. It has had UK rail b Read More
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