Phocuswright Europe 2024

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News / Online
Experience industry leaders still see room to grow in changing landscape
By D.J. Catron | August 19, 2024
At Phocuswright Europe, leaders from Viator, Tiquets and TourRadar spoke about how travel experiences could continue thriving even as Google and others play bigger roles in the sector.   Read More
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News / Online
Latin America super app Rappi on using its travel products to drive loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2024
 About a year after Rappi partnered with Marriott in Mexico, the integration has extended to the super app’s users in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.    Read More
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News / Distribution
The power of data and AI for effective distribution and digital marketing in hospitality
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2024
Cloudbeds’ Sebastien Leitner and Mirai’s Javier Delgado discuss how technology can help hoteliers create a great experience for guests that keeps them coming back.     Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
How hotels can develop an AI-powered data strategy
By PhocusWire | July 30, 2024
Ireckonu's head of data Rik van Leeuwen explains why customer profile data should be the foundation of AI strategy for hotels that want to drive repeat business. Read More
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News / Distribution
Short-term rentals’ efforts give new lease on life for vacated offices
By D.J. Catron | July 30, 2024
Executives from Bob W and Nestor Stay spoke at Phocuswright Europe about growth opportunities for the sector and the potential to revitalize urban areas that are losing office workers.   Read More
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News / Startups
Travel investors on the next innovation wave
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2024
Travel investors from Lakestar, Roch Ventures and Eight Roads discuss the latest trends in travel startup funding at Phocuswright Europe 2024. Read More
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News / Technology
The importance of “small wins” in developing a long-term AI strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2024
Agent Studio's Cesc Vilanova and Acai Travel's Riky Vittoria - two people who have been developing artificial intelligence solutions for year - offer advice on how to employ the technology. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
The rise in digital solutions for cross-border payments and why compliance is key
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2024
TerraPay's co-founder and chief business officer Ani Sane discusses why the company's growth strategy is built on securing regulatory approvals in new markets. Read More
 alt="Travel industry experts talk next gen bets and new tech disarray"  title="Travel industry experts talk next gen bets and new tech disarray"
News / Technology
Travel industry experts talk next gen bets and new tech disarray
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
Rod Cuthbert, founder of Viator, and Aaron Gowell, co-founder and CEO of SilverRail Technologies, discuss moves from Google and Uber as well as the wider travel technology landscape in the PhocusWire... Read More
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News / Distribution
“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration
By D.J. Catron | July 17, 2024
Experts from Rail Europe, Eurostar, SNCF and Iryo discussed at Phocuswright Europe how European rail travel is being transformed through greater standardization and collaboration.   Read More
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News / Distribution
How business travel is adapting to shifting landscapes
By D.J. Catron | July 16, 2024
Executives from BCD Travel and Cornerstone Information System discuss how consolidation, sustainability and a post-COVID rebound are shaping business travel.     Read More
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News / Technology
How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024
Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience.   Read More
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News / Startups
Choosing an advisory board is key for startup success, experts say
By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2024
While having a plan and raising money are crucial for travel startups, experts from TravelTech.vc, Legends and Curated Planet also agree on the importance of having a good advisory board in place.... Read More
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News / Distribution
NDC adoption drives surge in direct airline bookings, Traxo finds
By D.J. Catron | July 10, 2024
The company has found non-TMC airline bookings among its clients rose from 18.7% in January to 30.6% in June as airlines push for direct distribution. Read More
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Interview / Technology
ConnexPay - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2024
 Founded in 2017, ConnexPay integrates both sides of the payment ecosystem – accepting and making payments – inside a single global platform. Read More