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AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
News / Technology
AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
By Abby Crotty | April 1, 2025
A new report from Serko and Sabre surveyed 300 travel managers from U.S. organizations to evaluate the current state of artificial intelligence in the corporate travel sector. Read More
IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
News / Technology
IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025
IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency. Read More
How hospitality operators can combat payment fraud
Opinion / Online
How hospitality operators can combat payment fraud
By Andrew Buttigieg - RMS | March 24, 2025
Andrew Buttigieg, chief technology officer at RMS, discusses how hospitality operators can ensure safer bookings amid a rise in fraud attempts. Read More
New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions
News / Technology
New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions
By Marisa Garcia | March 19, 2025
As the European Union prepares to widely roll out digital identity wallets, experts say hotels should act now to adopt these solutions to smooth guest experiences. Read More
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: How worried should travel brands be?
News / Technology
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: How worried should travel brands be?
By Mark Frary | March 5, 2025
IT budgets are increasing but some experts say they may not be focused on the right areas. Read More
Cybersecurity wake-up call: New risks and vulnerabilities in hospitality
Opinion / Online
Cybersecurity wake-up call: New risks and vulnerabilities in hospitality
By Josh Jacobson - HackerOne | February 3, 2025
As the hospitality industry settles into 2025, cybercriminals are just heating up. Read More
Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI
News / Technology
Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI
By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2025
Lodgify’s new report on the short term rental industry dives into technology, market and guest preferences trends. Read More
As travel digital ID concepts mature, experts discuss the challenges
News / Technology
As travel digital ID concepts mature, experts discuss the challenges
By Mark Frary | January 9, 2025
The importance of collaboration, standardization and combining AI with SSID was discussed during a panel at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
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
AI, algorithms and Uber's potential acquisitions: PhocusWire's top opinion stories of 2024
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AI, algorithms and Uber's potential acquisitions: PhocusWire's top opinion stories of 2024
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
This year's most popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered algorithms, the possible acquisition of Expedia and major incidences like the CrowdStrike outage. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: NomadHer
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: NomadHer
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
NomadHer is the community app for solo female travelers, encouraging safe travel. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: PassiveBolt
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: PassiveBolt
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
PassiveBolt is revolutionizing the hospitality industry with KeyShare, a universal, decentralized identity platform. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Trustd.ai
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Trustd.ai
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Trustd.ai has developed a customizable AI platform designed to tackle the trust and safety challenges within the Short Term Rental (STR) sector.  Read More
IATA aims to improve airline communication on interline bags
News / Online
IATA aims to improve airline communication on interline bags
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 26, 2024
A new IATA initiative will help airlines better communicate with one another and with airports as they deliver checked bags across interline itineraries. Read More
Airlines must protect their customers from cyber fraud - or face new consequences
Opinion / Online
Airlines must protect their customers from cyber fraud - or face new consequences
By Israel Mazin - Memcyco | August 13, 2024
Memcyco CEO Israel Mazin shares the importance of cyber fraud awareness to avoid consequences. Read More