Security

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Trustd.ai helps rentals filter out bad behaving guests

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2023

The company uses AI to collect and analyze a mix of static and dynamic trust attributes related to a guest and then delivers the result to the partner systems in real time, in the form of a... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive

By Irra Ariella Khi - Zamna | December 20, 2022

A new type of technology framework is needed for airlines that works regardless of a passenger’s age, mobile device, point of origin and destination and tech savviness. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

VIDEO: Chargeback Gurus on tackling rising chargebacks in travel

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2022

In an interview at the PhocusWire studio, Chargeback Gurus' Marty Williams explains some of the factors that contribute to credit card fraud. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

The emergence of web3 in the travel industry

By Chain4Travel | December 7, 2022

Chain4Travel explains why, although we have just arrived at the intersection of travel and Web3, all companies must think about how they can leverage these developments for themselves. Read More

News / Technology

Mangopay acquires fraud protection specialist Nethone

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022

Poland-based Nethone, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022, was founded in 2016 and raised $6.7 million in July 2021. Read More

News / Online

Remote work needs attention in security policies

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | November 23, 2022

A vast majority of travelers say their employers prioritize their health, safety and security on business trips, although a much smaller percentage said they feel supported in remote working situations. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb enlists help of “Superhosts” to add more properties to platform

By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2022

The new Setup feature pairs property owners with Superhosts who provide step-by-step assistance via text, voice or video chat. Read More

News / Technology

This tech is a win-win-win for providers, intermediaries and travelers

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2022

For hospitality and travel, self-sovereign identity is a once-in-20-years technology development that has potential to be a win-win-win, where travel providers, travel intermediaries and travelers can... Read More

News / Technology

Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022

Spain-based STAYmyway announced an exclusive partnership with Accor for the group’s Accor Key program last year; Operto will now accelerate the rollout of the program. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology

By Jill Menze | October 17, 2022

Airbnb has announced the recipients of its $10,000,000 OMG! Fund as well as a partnership with Minut to provide noise-monitoring support for hosts. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Four scenarios for the future of travel

By Wolfgang Krips - Amadeus | October 4, 2022

Amadeus presents four potential macroeconomic scenarios and what they might mean for the travel industry going forward. Read More

News / Technology

Travelers call for tech-enabled solutions at international borders

By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022

According to a report from Accenture, three-quarters of travelers expect international border processes to look dramatically different by the end of this decade. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why proptech is key for a sustainable rental business

By Jim Netska - PointCentral | September 9, 2022

It’s crucial for property managers to understand the importance of property technology and how it can supercharge long-term strategic business goals. Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry. Read More