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The next four years look bright for travel technology
Opinion / Online
The next four years look bright for travel technology
By Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Association | November 18, 2024
Travel Technology Association president and CEO Laura Chadwick says the industry has an excellent opportunity to shape and benefit from the Trump Administration’s pro-innovation policies. Read More
Booking.com’s U.S. managing director on growth plans, STRs and marketing
News / Online
Booking.com’s U.S. managing director on growth plans, STRs and marketing
By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2024
Booking.com’s partnership with rapper Ludacris is its latest in a string of celebrity tie-ups. The marketing effort is more complex than a flash in a pan, according to Ben Harrell, U.S. managing... Read More
Trends, product updates and launch news from GBTA
News / Technology
Trends, product updates and launch news from GBTA
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023
The gathering of the global business travel industry is getting underway in Dallas, and we’ve rounded up some of the key announcements from travel management companies and technology players. Read More
Calculating ROI for business travel
News / Online
Calculating ROI for business travel
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
Scott Gillespie, founder and CEO of travel consulting business tClara, presents a framework and guidance for the industry on assigning monetary value to business travel. Read More
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
News / Distribution
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023
Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week. Read More
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News / Startups
UnTours Foundation plans $10M investment for better tourism future
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2023
The foundation's partners include Expedia Group, TUI Care Foundation, Adventure Travel Trade Association, Flywire and B Tourism. Read More
CES-traveler-experience
Opinion / Technology
CES throws spotlight on tech to improve the traveler experience
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 13, 2023
The recent Consumer Electronics Event attracted 114,000 attendees and included more of a focus on travel and travel technology than in previous years. Read More
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News / Online
WTTC and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unite for environmental push
By Linda Fox | October 17, 2022
The pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organizations to working together on reducing the environmental impact of the hospitality industry. Read More
Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals
News / Distribution
Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals
By Robert Sik - Travel Weekly | October 12, 2022
Stewart Alvarez, president of the Travel Technology Association discusses how the DOT's proposal around disclosing ancillary fees might affect members. Read More
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News / Online
WTTC highlights need to prioritize cyber security
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2022
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Codes To Resilience Report, launched in partnership with Microsoft, focuses on cyber crime protection and best practices. Read More
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
News / Online
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
Funding into startups focused on NFTs across all sectors multiplied almost 40 fold from 2020 to 2021. Read More
VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning
News / Technology
VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning
By PhocusWire | January 6, 2022
Behavioral shifts, new business models, political divides, legislation and regulations complicate destination management, creating a ripple effect throughout the travel ecosystem. Read More
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
News / Distribution
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021
A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More
VIDEO: The Data Appeal Company - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: The Data Appeal Company - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2021
The company's Data Appeal Studio is a data-driven destination analysis platform based on location and experience intelligence. Read More
How to evolve destination marketing for the future of travel
Opinion / Online
How to evolve destination marketing for the future of travel
By Katie Anderson and Alli Bolger - Colle McVoy | June 28, 2021
We believe COVID‐19 is allowing the travel industry to reevaluate, readjust and reimagine the definition of sustainable travel and, as a result, what that could mean for the future of destination... Read More