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Global Startup Pitch from Phocuswright/WiT returns for fourth year

By WiT | February 21, 2025

Last year's 10 Global Startup Pitch winners were plucked from more than 200 entries. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Is 2025 the year of payments transformation?

By David Doctor - Outpayce from Amadeus | February 18, 2025

Predictions from Outpayce CEO David Doctor who believes many travel companies will put payments at the top of their priority list in 2025. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2025

Founded in 2021 and based in Mexico City, the company provides a corporate travel platform that includes online booking, expense management and payments. Read More

News / Technology

Young travelers transitioning to AI trip planning in Southeast Asia

By Phocuswright Research | February 11, 2025

Southeast Asia's booking pathway is online, increasingly mobile and with a high potential to be influenced and/or disrupted by artificial intelligence agents and applications. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Buy now, pay later frees travelers to spend more while managing a budget

By Suzanne Hirt | February 10, 2025

As prices and interest rates rise, budget-conscious travelers are turning to alternative payment methods such as buy now, pay later options that split payments into smaller installments, often without... Read More

Interview / Distribution

CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2025

Luis Maroto's career at Amadeus spans 25 years and two IPOs. He joined the company in 2000 as director of marketing finance, became CFO in 2003 and was appointed president and CEO in 2011. Read More

Opinion / Technology

What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry

By Tom Randklev - CellPoint Digital | January 21, 2025

Tom Randklev of travel payments orchestration provider CellPoint Digital considers what Donald Trump's second term in office may mean for regulatory issues impacting airlines and the broader industry.... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM, Faye and Nium

By PhocusWire | January 10, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup... Read More

Interview / Technology

Traversing.ai - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | January 3, 2025

Traversing.ai is a startup offering a unified sales, distribution and marketing platform for hotels, all tied together with artificial intelligence. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?

By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen | December 19, 2024

The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers. Read More

News / Startups

TripSuite raises $5M to grow AI platform for agencies

By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024

TripSuite's platform for travel agencies offers tools for customer relationship management, commission tracking, accounting, payments and more. Read More

News / Online

The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2024

Travel industry mergers, hot startups and news about online giants such as Airbnb and Expedia all made the list of top 10 most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2024. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

How simplified cross-border payments can empower both travel brands and travelers

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2024

Now as it enters its second decade of operation, TerraPay is leaning into its digital-first solutions for cross-border payments to fuel its growth around the globe. Read More

From Our Partners / Advertorial

How Albressa Travel partners with Payoneer to scale internationally

By Payoneer | December 16, 2024

Founded in 2017, Albressa Travel connects global travelers with the Philippines’ vibrant culture and natural beauty while helping Filipino adventurers explore destinations worldwide. Read More

News / Online

Booking expects $450M in savings through "transformation"

By Linda Fox | December 11, 2024

Booking Holdings CFO Ewout Steenbergen said the cost savings would help the company grow its top line, reduce complexity and reinvest in growth initiatives. Read More

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