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News / Online
Airbnb apologizes, will pay fine for misleading Australian customers
By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2023
Airbnb has agreed to pay a fine and to compensate up to 63,000 customers who were unaware the bookings they made were being charged in U.S. rather than Australian dollars.   Read More
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News / Technology
Were travel experts right with their 2023 predictions?
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2023
Every year we ask industry executives and pundits to forecast what might happen across travel technology and distribution in the months to come. Here we look back on what was predicted for 2023 and what... Read More
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News / Technology
Stayntouch lands $48M investment to expand PMS services
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
United States-based Stayntouch said it will put the funds towards expanding its property management system software and payment services as well as customer acquisition. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Mews’ Valtr on a modern view of hospitality and driving guest loyalty
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2023
In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference, Mews founder Richard Valtr shares his vision for hospitality and how it can become “the future of all real estate.” Read More
alt="Center lands $30M, plans open platform to improve expense management" title="Center lands $30M, plans open platform to improve expense management"
News / Startups
Center lands $30M, plans open platform to improve expense management
By Linda Fox | December 5, 2023
The company plans to put the investment towards speeding up innovation through the development of new features to address friction for users and broadening its distribution. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Sabre on using technology to optimize B2B travel payments
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2023
Nicolas Ortiz, product management and partnerships director for Sabre Virtual Payments, explains how the company has been developing its Virtual Payments solution and how it solves key issues for... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Ramp - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2023
 Ramp is a financial innovation platform that provides travel and expense management solutions to help companies save time and money. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Why payments orchestration in travel should be personalized
By Damian Alonso – Outpayce from Amadeus | December 1, 2023
A payments strategy won’t deliver maximum value until the decision-making is powered by an understanding of both the payment and the trip.   Read More
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News / Technology
Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More
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News / Technology
Grazzy inks partnership for digital tipping with Hyatt
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2023
The partnership means that Grazzy’s tipping solutions can be used across Hyatt’s locations, helping hotel employees earn extra cash. Read More
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News / Technology
Kayak partners with crypto travel booking service Travala
By Derek Catron | November 17, 2023
The integration will enhance Travala’s exposure, showcasing its hotel and flight offerings side by side with more traditional travel platforms.   Read More
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News / Startups
Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2023
Eleven companies presented in Phocuswright Innovation Launch and the winners represent the most promising of this elite group. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape
By Koert Grasveld and Maria Sellar - TerraPay | November 15, 2023
Focusing on the right payment strategy will allow travel companies and providers to further expand their capabilities around the globe and to fast-track their growth. Read More
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News / Online
Evolving fintech in travel's super apps
By Phocuswright Research | November 14, 2023
This excerpt from Phocuswright’s Super Apps Secret Sauce explores the interplay between super apps and travel consumption.   Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Blockskye
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Blockskye offers an end-to-end solution for corporate travel management in partnership with Kayak that places corporate buyers in direct contact with suppliers. Read More
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