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Were travel experts right with their 2023 predictions?

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2023

Every year we ask industry executives and pundits to forecast what might happen across travel technology and distribution in the months to come. Here we look back on what was predicted for 2023 and what... Read More

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Travel’s movers, shakers and newsmakers of 2023

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2023

These are some of the people PhocusWire has identified as playing key roles in the past year — and figure to be among those to watch in the year to come. Read More

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Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023

Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More

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Kayak partners with crypto travel booking service Travala

By Derek Catron | November 17, 2023

The integration will enhance Travala’s exposure, showcasing its hotel and flight offerings side by side with more traditional travel platforms. Read More

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Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process

By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2023

The Aruba Happy One Pass is one of the first implementations of a digital travel credential using biometric technology and automatic border control gates. Read More

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“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures

By Derek Catron | November 16, 2023

Kayak CEO Steve Hafner and co-founder Paul English, now with Deets, took the stage together Wednesday at The Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Sparks flew. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Blockskye

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Blockskye offers an end-to-end solution for corporate travel management in partnership with Kayak that places corporate buyers in direct contact with suppliers. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Travlr ID

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Travlr ID is the world’s first decentralized travel identity and profile network built using blockchain and self-sovereign identity. Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: SSI/DDID resources

By PhocusWire | September 24, 2023

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Steve Hafner on why Kayak is going deeper into business travel

By Mitra Sorrells | September 12, 2023

Kayak has more than 30,000 companies using it's free corporate travel tool for small- and medium-sized businesses and is now going after larger enterprises with a new product developed for PwC. Read More

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Are dynamic bundles for air travel personalization?

By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | September 1, 2023

The evolution toward personalized pricing would require some underlying changes to the way personal profiles are created, stored and interact with the booking process. Read More

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You, Me & The Machine: The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | August 17, 2023

Make plans to attend The Phocuswright Conference in November for Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young Leaders and... Read More

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After successful test, SITA and Indicio accelerate digital travel ID

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023

Following a pilot in Aruba, SITA and Indicio are expanding their work on decentralized identity solutions that enable passengers to create a digital version of their passport that is stored in a mobile... Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Report: Travelers vs. tech - Fostering a traveler-centric approach to innovation

By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | July 25, 2023

This white paper, produced by PhocusWire and Allianz Partners, provides a traveler-centric review of three key trends impacting travel: ChatGPT/AI travel assistants, fintech and the future of travel... Read More

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Navigating economic downturns: The power of travel tech

By Arden Agopyan - HotelRunner | July 24, 2023

The growth of the travel technology industry amidst economic uncertainties underscores its resilience and the pivotal role it plays in the broader economic landscape. Read More

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