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News / Online
Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder
By Morgan Hines | October 5, 2023
Travelsoft seeks to bolster travel tech consolidation strategy with Capza’s new minority shareholder status. Read More
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News / Online
Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers.  Read More
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News / Online
Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023
In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More
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News / Online
Go City launch taps into one of China’s largest social media platforms
By Web in Travel | September 14, 2023
Surpassing 2019 revenue from Mainland Chinese customers, Go City becomes first global sightseeing pass to launch a mini program.   Read More
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News / Online
First Choice relaunches with flight-free vacation options
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
TUI brand First Choice believes traveler needs are changing, and it wants to offer them more options when it comes to booking trips. Read More
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News / Startups
Travel executive launches new marketplace for adventure travel
By Derek Catron | September 11, 2023
Headed by Drew Patterson, formerly with Kayak, Jetsetter, Room 77 and Transparent, Thermal is a marketplace for booking unique surfing experiences all around the globe. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Automation, innovation, ChatGPT: The future for travel agents
By Michele Fitzpatrick – Eviivo | September 1, 2023
Travel agents of all types are using automation and other tech innovations to transform how they work with clients. Read More
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News / Startups
Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience. Read More
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News / Online
Uber sees first-ever quarterly profits while eyeing travel tours markets
By Derek Catron | August 1, 2023
Q2 earnings of $9.2 billion boosted the drive to profitability, and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke about the value of machine learning and opportunities in the U.K. travel tour operating market.   Read More
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News / Online
Package travel refresh and the dynamic packaging opportunity
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2023
As B2C and B2B travel providers embrace a strong summer for bookings, a session at Phocuswright Europe 2023 looks at the opportunity for dynamic packaging, where technology is removing friction for... Read More
alt="Nezasa raises $4.7M to boost international growth" title="Nezasa raises $4.7M to boost international growth"
News / Startups
Nezasa raises $4.7M to boost international growth
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2023
Nezasa said the new investments strengthen the travel technology company's international growth strategy and accelerate the path to profitability. Read More
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News
Aeronology launches new global marketplace for ticket services
By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023
Australia-based Aeronology, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has launched AeroTickets, which it says is the world’s first “global ticket center solution.” Read More
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News / Startups
Startup for reselling non-refundable tickets raises $3M
By Derek Catron | July 12, 2023
Fairlyne, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, offers the technology to allow travel companies to add resales to their distribution.   Read More
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News / Online
How tours and activities can build on travel momentum
By Derek Catron | June 28, 2023
A panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe brought together leaders from Viator, TUI Musement and Civitatis to discuss opportunities for tours and activities growth. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Influencers v. advertisers - why travel marketing is transforming
By Noa Greenfield - Travelier | June 5, 2023
Today’s travelers are turning to social media to inspire their next trip; travel markets should adapt accordingly. Read More
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