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News / Technology
Carnival hits facial recognition tech milestone
By Andrea Zelinski - Travel Weekly | July 21, 2023
Carnival is expanding its use of facial recognition technology, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to speed-up disembarkation. Read More
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News
Aeronology launches new global marketplace for ticket services
By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023
Australia-based Aeronology, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has launched AeroTickets, which it says is the world’s first “global ticket center solution.” Read More
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News / Startups
Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2023
Following our recent piece on top investors in travel tech, PhocusWire collected insights from startups on what they look for in investors. Read More
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News / Online
Direct Ferries brings new investor on board
June 14, 2023
ICG, Livingbridge, the founding Davies family and management all contributed to the undisclosed round. Read More
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News / Startups
Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023
This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have participated in at least four non-debt funding rounds or at least three rounds of at least $10... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Influencers v. advertisers - why travel marketing is transforming
By Noa Greenfield - Travelier | June 5, 2023
Today’s travelers are turning to social media to inspire their next trip; travel markets should adapt accordingly. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright debuts updated interactive travel data tool
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2023
Known as Phocal Point, the platform makes it easy for users to create custom interactive charts and interpret travel data by segment, channel, device, region and country.   Read More
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News / Online
Is pent-up travel demand at an end? It depends
By Johanna Jainchill – Travel Weekly | May 24, 2023
Analyses from Mastercard and Bank of America found the answer varies by travel segment and could depend on the labor market and other factors.   Read More
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News / Online
Boats in Mykonos? Uber expands travel options
By Derek Catron | May 18, 2023
The ride-hailing company’s third annual Go-GET product event announced a couple of travel-focused updates, including concierge service at partner hotels and boat reservations on a Greek island. Read More
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News / Technology
Blackstone to sell interest in travel tech’s IBS Software
By Derek Catron | May 16, 2023
The private equity giant invested $170 million for a minority stake in IBS Software in 2015. It’s agreed to sell its interests to Apax Partners for about $450 million.   Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group launches OneKeyCash for partners
By Kathryn Walson | May 12, 2023
The new rewards currency is intended to target the 83% of consumers who travel too infrequently to earn status or meaningful rewards. Read More
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News / Online
Travel agents' growing cruise sales may reverse trend to direct
By Andrea Zelinski - Travel Weekly | April 25, 2023
Travel agents have seen their share of cruise bookings plummet during the pandemic as direct sales soared, but the dominance of the advisor channel is predicted to snap back by 2025.   Read More
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News / Distribution
Travelport tech chief talks moving the needle on NDC
By Linda Fox | April 19, 2023
Tom Kershaw, chief product and technology officer at Travelport, talks about the current state of NDC, real progress in 2023 and moving the needle on adoption. Read More
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News / Online
InteleTravel acquisition links leisure and business travel
By Kathryn Walson | April 12, 2023
InteleTravel and Hickory Global Partners said that by merging resources they can better cater to the blended travel market. Read More
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News / Online
Travel Talk: Where can the industry do better?
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2023
Northstar Travel Group's editorial leaders discuss sustainability, DEI and other areas where there is room for future improvement.   Read More
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