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Hospitality companies need to improve front-line workplace for women, report says

By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2023

A focus on physical health, flexible scheduling and clear growth opportunities are some of the strategies recommended to support front-line workers who are women. Read More

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Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups of 2019

By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2023

Sanctifly, Stay22, Lumo, Beyond, TravelPerk and GuestReady update PhocusWire on what they’ve been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2019. Read More

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Bookings for vacation rentals in Asia are on the rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Trip101 reports that vacation rental bookings jumped 84% in Asia from 2022 to 2023 with stay length also increasing. Read More

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While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring. Read More

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While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring. Read More

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Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding

By Morgan Hines | August 30, 2023

Goboony and Yescapa are merging to create one large RV sharing platform with vehicles in more than 10,000 cities across Europe. Read More

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Travel Talk: Is travel fully back?

By PhocusWire | March 20, 2023

While most industry sectors have been rebounding, travel experts suggest areas where caution may be merited. Read More

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Travel Talk: Takeaways from ITB Berlin

By PhocusWire | March 13, 2023

Returning to the marquee travel trade event for the first time in four years, Northstar’s thought leaders share first impressions. Read More

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What’s next for travel in Asia?

By PhocusWire | February 10, 2023

Northstar Travel Group thought leaders discuss the reopening of China, travel tech developments and more. Read More

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Increased business travel and spending anticipated in 2023

By Linda Fox | February 6, 2023

Business travel spending is at 68% of pre-COVID levels for domestic bookings and 58% for international. Read More

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United boss warns airlines have "outgrown their technology infrastructure"

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023

United CEO Scott Kirby says pilot shortages and other staffing issues as well as the delay in aircraft delivery and parts are inhibiting the growth of carriers. Read More

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Travel’s resilience and sustainability in spotlight at Davos

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2023

Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye, Journera CEO Jeff Katz, the Rwandan Development Board's Clare Akamanzi and Thailand's finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith discuss pressing industry issues at the... Read More

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How travel companies can best prepare for future shocks

By Mitra Sorrells | January 6, 2023

Global futurist Rohit Talwar encourages travel leaders to “unlearn” past views and assumptions to enable them to prepare for the range of opportunities – and shocks – that may lie ahead. Read More

News / Startups

Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022

Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit. Read More

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Rohit Talwar on how to lead with foresight in travel

By PhocusWire | November 7, 2022

At The Phocuswright Conference, futurist Rohit Talwar will share concrete ideas of how travel companies can cultivate forward-focused, creative thinking to minimize the effects of crises that will,... Read More

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