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News / Technology
When travelers want digital vs. human interaction
By PhocusWright Research | November 7, 2024
  According to Phocuswright’s latest travel research report, travelers are not ready to give up the human touch when traveling, especially when it comes to customer service. Read More
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News / Online
Viator’s revenue surpasses brand Tripadvisor for first time in Q3
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2024
In the third quarter of this year experiences revenue grew 10% year over year accounted for 51% of Tripadvisor’s total revenue.   Read More
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News / Technology
Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?
By Matthew Parsons | November 6, 2024
New players entering travel and tourism are looking to benefit from technology platforms borne out of recent digital acceleration and platforms that have been further enhanced by recent developments in... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Around Us wants to transform exploration through its travel companion app
By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024
The Around Us app is built on a proprietary geographic information system that allows users to seamlessly plan and experience their travels. Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024
Sixteen of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named part of our list. Read More
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Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Ethan Lin of Klook
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2024
Ethan Lin of Klook and co-founders Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong launched tours and activities marketplace Klook 10 years ago in Asia.  Read More
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News / Online
Are most travelers early tech adopters?
By PhocusWright Research | October 30, 2024
Are most travelers early tech adopters? Previous Phocuswright research focused primarily on measuring the rise of mobile device usage for shopping and booking but the latest report delves into... Read More
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News / Startups
How Africa's online travel ecosystem is developing despite huge hurdles
By Marisa Garcia | October 30, 2024
Amid the growing and increasingly young population in Africa, the online travel sector is developing, but the challenges range from trust and low digital penetration to the lack of funding. Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
By Mileva Sapic | October 28, 2024
Fetcherr, Grapevine and Holibob update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023. Read More
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News / Technology
Klook expands AI partnership with Google Cloud
By Morgan Hines | October 25, 2024
Google Cloud and Klook will co-develop the new AI infrastructure layer. The duo will focus first on validation capabilities for all generative AI outputs. Read More
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News / Technology
Phocuswright unveils Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship winners
By PhocusWire | October 23, 2024
 Jessie Fischer, founder and CEO of GuestOS and Arielle Warren, CEO of Places to Go, have been selected as the 2024 recipients for the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship. Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
By Mileva Sapic | October 21, 2024
Flyzy, KIDO Dynamics, MyStay, RoomPriceGenie and Travala update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022. Read More
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News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Navan, Amtrav and more
By PhocusWire | October 18, 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
GlobalTix closes $5M Series B funding led by Tin Men Capital
By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2024
The Singapore-based provides of solutions for attractions, tours and activities said the funding will be used to fuel its expansion plans and to implement artificial intelligence solutions.   Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021
By Mileva Sapic | October 14, 2024
Beachy, Chekin, Kyte, Vouch and Zartico update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021. Read More
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