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BabyQuip - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2023

BabyQuip provides rental equipment for families that are traveling, ranging from full-sized cribs, strollers and car seats to toys, monitors, books and more. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotels.com co-founder Bob Diener talks exits and opportunities

By Linda Fox | December 8, 2023

Bob Diener, Hotels.com co-founder and president, now co-founder and president of Travel Funders Network, visits the PhocusWire studio to discuss the changing online hotel landscape. Read More

News / Distribution

AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel

By Morgan Hines | December 6, 2023

AmTrav's Jeff Klee believes what’s good for airlines is what’s good for TMCs is what’s good for companies and travelers. Read More

News / Startups

Ground transportation startup Transferz extends Series A with funding from Holiday Extras

By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2023

Founded in 2020, Transferz provides the technology to connect travel brands to local transportation companies offering services to and from more than 750 airports, seaports, train stations and more.... Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport boosts balance sheet with $570 million investment

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2023

The capital will enable the company to invest in its technology platforms and “pave the way for other innovations” in the travel industry, according to a statement. Read More

News / Online

Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition

By Derek Catron | November 29, 2023

In a far-ranging interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Lalonde also spoke of Hopper’s layoffs and his “hacker” approach to business. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Amadeus on 4 key innovation priorities for 2024

By PhocusWire | November 27, 2023

Amadeus’ senior vice president of travel sellers for North America, Eduardo Schutte, explains how the company is developing solutions to improve the travel experience for buyers and sellers. Read More

News / Distribution

Phocuswright inducts Flo Lugli and Steve Kaufer to Hall of Fame

By PhocusWire | November 16, 2023

The latest inductees to the Phocuswright Hall of Fame are Flo Lugli, principal at Navesink, and Tripadvisor founder Steve Kaufer. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Katanox is a travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform bringing together travel sellers and travel accommodation providers. Read More

News / Distribution

Booking.com adds cruise content in partnership with World Travel Holdings

By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2023

U.S. consumers can now access more than 10,000 sailings on more than 30 cruise lines from 55 departure points around the world. Read More

News / Online

Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?

By Linda Fox | November 8, 2023

Following a veto by European regulators of the Booking.com-Etraveli acquisition, Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund talks about what’s next for the company, growth opportunities and its focus on flights. Read More

News / Online

Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings

By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023

Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023

Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said the financial results exceeded expectations. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Key strategies for airlines to achieve offer optimization

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2023

Sabre vice president of product management for retail intelligence and revenue optimization Bhaskara Guntreddy explains why offer optimization is so difficult to achieve and offers concrete tips... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?

By Emilie Dumont – Digitrips | October 31, 2023

Some corporations now incentivize employees by paying for holidays – could this trend could be a new B2B2C sales channel for the travel industry? Read More

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