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Lanes & Planes lands $10M to expand customer base, develop corporate travel tech

By Linda Fox | March 3, 2020

The round was led by Battery Ventures, with DN Capital and Connect Ventures, an existing investor, also participating. Read More

News / Distribution

Corporate travel industry could see $47B per month hit from coronavirus

By Linda Fox | March 2, 2020

In a GBTA survey, two thirds of companies have cancelled a “few” meetings or events while 18% say they have cancelled “many” and 25% have cancelled “some.” Read More

News / Online

MGM Resorts falls victim to data breach

By Linda Fox | February 24, 2020

MGM Resorts was the victim of a security breach affecting the personal details of millions of guests in the summer of 2019, according to reports. Read More

News / Technology

Travel tech pros put sustainability behind economy as key challenges for 2020

By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020

A Travel Technology Europe survey highlights economic uncertainty as the greatest challenge facing the industry - but sustainability and climate change follow close behind. Read More

News / Technology

Tourlane offsets carbon emissions for itself and travelers in 2020

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2020

The Berlin-based company, which specializes in tailor-made trips, included estimated emissions from operations as well as those generated by customers from flights, accommodation, ground transport and... Read More

News / Technology

Immfly lands investment from Boeing, plans to boost in-flight digital capabilities

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2020

Boeing hopes to boost in-flight capabilities for airline customers following the strategic investment in Immfly. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel suppliers need to be thinking more about "second wallets"

By Linda Fox | February 3, 2020

With newer technologies enabling the creation of more personalized offers, it's time for travel to enter the age of complete retailing, according to a report. Read More

News / Online

Furthering its digital ambitions, Lonely Planet launches experiences

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2020

Lonely Planet Experiences launches via a partnership with Intrepid Travel to offer day and multi-day sustainable tours. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Mathias Hedlund of Etraveli

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2020

Etraveli chief executive Mathias Hedlund talks to Phocuswire about acquisitions, airline distribution and sustainability. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Justin Francis of Responsible Travel

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2020

The online travel agency was one of the first to offer carbon offsetting in 2002, just a year after co-founder Justin Francis created the brand with Harold Goodwin. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair LIVE - Henrik Kjellberg of Awaze

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2019

The CEO of the European vacation rental provider, who spent 16 years beforehand at various brands in Expedia Group, joins us in the PhocusWire Studio. Read More

News / Distribution

Airline industry could create additional $40B a year via retailing

By Linda Fox | December 9, 2019

A McKinsey report details the potential value opportunity for airlines from different retailing strategies. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Amiad Soto

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick. Welcome to Amiad Soto of Guesty. Read More

News / Startups

Singapore Tourism Board opens accelerator to improve the visitor experience

By Linda Fox | October 31, 2019

Singapore Tourism has announced the first cohort of startups for its accelerator which has been set up to boost the visitor experience. Read More

News / Distribution

Flybook opens up tours and activities distribution via Rezdy partnership

By Linda Fox | October 28, 2019

The partnership enables tours and experiences providers using Flybook to distribute their products through thousands of online and offline agents. Read More

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