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News / Startups
4 ways generative AI will impact travel startups
By Phocuswright Research | January 21, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to be so disruptive in the coming years, which makes planning ahead increasingly difficult for startups and investors considering investment or... Read More
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Interview / Online
Daytrip - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | January 21, 2025
Since launching in Europe in 2015, Daytrip has expanded to offer its private car service in more than 130 countries around the world. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
Superlogic - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2025
Superlogic provides a platform that helps brands bring global music, sports, dining and cultural experiences to consumers with the click of a button. Read More
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News / Startups
Purple Elephant Ventures raises $4.5M to build travel technology in Africa
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025
Purple Elephant Ventures aims to make Africa a leading player in regenerative tourism, focused on creating a travel sector that is sustainable and inclusive through “cutting-edge” technology. Read More
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News / Online
Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025
Some claim India’s trajectory looks similar to China’s path a dozen or so years ago in terms of discretionary spending. Read More
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Interview / Online
Logitix - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | January 10, 2025
Logitix, a Victory Live company, provides a live event ticketing solution for the travel industry through partnerships with sports organizations, performing arts venues and music events.  Read More
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News / Technology
Tripadvisor partners with Perplexity to improve trip planning
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2025
The partnership sees the integration of Tripadvisor’s reviews, AI generated summaries and more than 300,000 experiences from Viator with Perplexity’s chatbot-style search capabilities. Read More
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News / Startups
A new era for travel startup investing
By Phocuswright Research | January 7, 2025
According to a Phocuswright report, generative AI is expected to transform the travel industry and how companies operate, potentially reducing the need for funding in the long run. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How blockchain can revolutionize customer engagement in travel
By Can Taner - Bitpace | January 3, 2025
Travel loyalty programs are becoming outdated and blockchain-based token systems may be the new solution. Read More
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News / Online
Opportunity rising in tours, activities as interest in experiences continues
By Morgan Hines | January 3, 2025
The desire to make ensure the experiences a traveler wants are available to book continues to be a priority. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright analysts share their travel predictions for 2025
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2025
AI agents, luxury travel, developments in APAC, short-term rentals, digital ID and eVTOLS are some of the topics Phocuswright analysts are watching for 2025. Read More
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News / Online
Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections
By Marisa Garcia | December 30, 2024
The importance of authentic experiences and changing perceptions was discussed during a one-on-one panel held at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
Keybrain - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 24, 2024
KeyBrain is a new artificial intelligence-powered travel booking and management portal for multi-day tours. Read More
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News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024
This new interactive report from Phocuswright equips industry stakeholders with key data and trends needed to navigate the evolving travel landscape.   Read More
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