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Holibob adds funding for experiences technology push

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024

Holibob, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2023, said it plans to use the funds to further develop its technology, including its experiences marketing platform, to help travel brands and destinations sell... Read More

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Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024

The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first. Read More

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From security to cloud, 4 tech insights from hospitality execs

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2024

Executives from across the hospitality industry discuss how new and old technologies are helping and hindering the sector. Read More

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Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism

By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024

Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More

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Minimizing hallucinations in generative AI and large language models

By Cathy Walsh and Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | May 21, 2024

This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report - From Buzzword to Bottom Line: Keeping Pace with Gen AI in Travel Read More

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Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024

Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies. Read More

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Amadeus reports "solid start" to 2024

By Linda Fox | May 8, 2024

Group revenue for the Madrid-based business rose to €1.5 billion, a 14% increase versus the same quarter in 2023. Read More

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Guesty acquires Rentals United

By Morgan Hines | May 2, 2024

STR property management platform Guesty has acquired cloud-based distribution platform Rentals United to create new revenue opportunities and expand offerings. Read More

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Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024

Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience. Read More

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How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers

By Morgan Hines | April 26, 2024

Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism. Read More

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Short-term rental experts talk funding climate, acquisition and valuations

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2024

Vacation rental executives from Awaze, HomeToGo, Hostaway, CVC Capital and Forge Holiday Group discuss industry growth and challenges. Read More

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Riskline, Travlr ID link to bolster travel safety

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024

Riskline and Travlr ID are partnering to offer real-time risk intelligence for travelers. Read More

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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024

By Linda Fox | April 16, 2024

Phocuswright's Travel Startups Interactive Database shows that after a down year in 2023, funding for travel startups has increased in the first quarter of 2024. Read More

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Layoffs hit Travelport’s commercial organization across all regions

By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2024

A Travelport spokesperson said the reduction did not affect a "material number of employees" and was done to help the company operate with efficiency and agility. Read More

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Is the travel industry keeping up with emerging tech?

By Markus Schreyer - Phocuswright | March 26, 2024

While the travel sector has invested significantly in startups, the scale and diversity of investment appear to be less extensive compared with other industries. Read More

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