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AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel
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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.
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Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
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December 4, 2023
As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023.
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How new technology and innovation are accelerating adoption in hotels
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December 1, 2023
Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS and Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse talk revenue management, AI and data for hospitality in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference.
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Top travel VCs on opportunities and challenges for innovation, funding
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November 30, 2023
Investors from F-Prime Capital, Par Capital Management and JetBlue Ventures shared their outlook for funding for travel startups at an event hosted by Plug and Play, Sabre and Flight Centre Travel...
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Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
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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.
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Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
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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.
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Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
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November 27, 2023
Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur.
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Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation
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November 22, 2023
Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars and Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas discussed innovation in travel metasearch, the impact of AI and improving the user experience.
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Princess Cruises' John Padgett talks technology and creating value
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly
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November 21, 2023
John Padgett led development of the MagicBand for Disney and the Ocean Medallion for Princess Cruises, where he is now president.
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Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox
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November 17, 2023
Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the travel industry heads enter the AI race.
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5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
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November 17, 2023
Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,...
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“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
By Derek Catron
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November 16, 2023
Kayak CEO Steve Hafner and co-founder Paul English, now with Deets, took the stage together Wednesday at The Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Sparks flew.
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How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
By Morgan Hines
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November 14, 2023
Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media.
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Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
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November 14, 2023
The Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024, sponsored by Allianz Partners US, includes eight companies founded in 2020, with another five founded in 2021 and four in 2022.
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Diversity in leadership session helps start The Phocuswright Conference
By Derek Catron
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November 13, 2023
Research has consistently shown that the relationship between diversity on executive teams and the likelihood of financial outperformance has strengthened over time.
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