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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

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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

Opinion / Online

Travelers, airlines want sustainability; standards will help

By David Smith – ATPCO | December 7, 2023

Airlines need to embrace the available emissions standards and data and share it with consumers so they can make smart choices about travel. ... Read More

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Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2023

Klook said that it has achieved overall profitability for the first time this year and annualized gross booking value of $3 billion as travel recovery began in 2023 for many Asian markets.... Read More

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A different type of travel sustainability research

By Phocuswright Research | December 6, 2023

While travelers often have good intentions, a new research report from Phocuswright shows sustainability considerations rarely impact their trip decisions. ... Read More

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Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth

By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023

U.K.-based Maison Sport is looking to collaborate more with travel agents, enabling them to sell its products via affiliate links or API integration.... Read More

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TUI plans global booking platform rollout in 2024

By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023

TUI Group is developing a single global sourcing and booking platform that has been launched in Belgium and will be extended to more markets in 2024.... Read More

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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

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Airbnb announces changes to executive team

By Derek Catron | December 5, 2023

CFO Dave Stephenson becomes Airbnb’s first chief business officer, a role in which he will be asked to drive growth across the company’s existing and new businesses. ... Read More

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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

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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

Opinion / Technology

Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization

By Klaus Kohlmayr – IDeaS | December 5, 2023

Looking ahead to 2024, Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS shares his predictions for “substantial and exciting changes” for the hospitality industry. ... Read More

Interview / Startups

TripFusion by Vacayou - Launch People's Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 5, 2023

TripFusion is a new B2B solution from Vacayou, a booking platform for wellness experiences. ... Read More

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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

Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | 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.... Read More

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