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News / Online
Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
By Morgan Hines | December 1, 2023
Trip.com Group believes Amazon Web Services could help it to enhance the global travel experience.... Read More
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News / Technology
RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2023
RoomRaccoon described the acquisition of the Ireland-based company as the “natural next step” on its journey to becoming a leader in hotel management software.... 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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How new technology and innovation are accelerating adoption in hotels
By PhocusWire | 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.... Read More
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News / Startups
Layla launches, receives €3M in seed funding
By Morgan Hines | November 30, 2023
The new app is an artificial intelligence-driven travel advisor that is meant to help users plan trips and book seamlessly.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Why smart airlines will find value in prioritizing customer experience
By Matthew Walker – Plan3 | November 30, 2023
In a hyper-competitive market like air travel that is in the throes of recovery, how an airline seeks to mitigate passenger pain points will fare well with the next generation of travelers and impact the long-term viability of the airline.... Read More
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News / Technology
The effective use of data in travel marketing
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2023
Demi Horvat of AirDNA and Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern speak at The Phocuswright Conference about how travel data informs better decision-making.  ... Read More
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News / Startups
Top travel VCs on opportunities and challenges for innovation, funding
By Mitra Sorrells | 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 Group.... Read More
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News / Startups
BeCause secures $1.9M investment for sustainability data play
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2023
The funding, which comes on top of $450,000 in angel investment announced earlier this year, will enable the startup to address further travel verticals including corporate travel and destinations.... Read More
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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
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News / Online
Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
By Morgan Hines | November 28, 2023
Expedia is looking to bolster efforts to remove barriers to travel with its new funding initiative.... Read More
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News / Startups
NUMA swoops up YAYS to expand hospitality brand across Europe
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
A statement says the deal adds 489 units to NUMA's portfolio and claims it creates the leading player across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux region of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
RePushti by Qtech - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | November 28, 2023
RePushti by Qtech Software is an SaaS-based solution that uses generative artificial intelligence and machine learning to re-verify hotel bookings.... 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