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CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus
By Linda Fox
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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.
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What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
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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....
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM, Faye and Nium
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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...
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Traversing.ai - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
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January 3, 2025
Traversing.ai is a startup offering a unified sales, distribution and marketing platform for hotels, all tied together with artificial intelligence.
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How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen
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December 19, 2024
The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers.
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TripSuite raises $5M to grow AI platform for agencies
By Morgan Hines
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December 19, 2024
TripSuite's platform for travel agencies offers tools for customer relationship management, commission tracking, accounting, payments and more.
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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
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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.
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How simplified cross-border payments can empower both travel brands and travelers
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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.
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How Albressa Travel partners with Payoneer to scale internationally
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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.
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Booking expects $450M in savings through "transformation"
By Linda Fox
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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.
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How a Turkish online travel agency is tackling expansion challenges and AI strategy
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December 9, 2024
Online travel agency Wingie Enuygun has been expanding in the Middle East since the end of the pandemic. CEO Caglar Erol sees further potential for it to grow in the region and beyond.
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Reservation technology company Kaptio receives $2.5M for expansion
By Morgan Hines
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December 6, 2024
Growth equity fund VEX now has a 70% stake in the Iceland-based company, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Plus, the company raised an additional $2.5 million.
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Travel reimagined: How Gen Z is shaping tomorrow’s trends
December 4, 2024
Join Ciklum and Stripe as we dive deep into the concept of frictionless travel — a critical approach to winning over Gen Z travelers — and the technologies that are reshaping the industry.
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Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel
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December 2, 2024
Southeast Asia’s early-stage investment ecosystem is also helping to create a robust pipeline of potential growth-stage travel tech companies, a factor that makes the region particularly attractive for...
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CDS Groupe acquires enterprise resource planning provider SIAP
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November 27, 2024
SIAP is an Italy-based provider of software for travel management companies and tour operators, with more than 1,000 clients across the country.
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