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News / Online
Buy-now-pay-later travel solution Uplift acquired for $100M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2023
Upgrade, which offers banking, credit and payment products directly to consumers, has acquired Uplift, which provides solutions used by more than 300 airlines, cruise lines and hotel chains in the U.S.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Uptrip - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023
By PhocusWire | July 25, 2023
Uptrip rewards travelers every time they fly with digital trading cards that provide perks such as free Wi-Fi or lounge access.   Read More
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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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News / Online
How Chinese OTAs turned around 3 years of COVID isolation
By Gary Bowerman - Phocuswright | July 24, 2023
Phocuswright analyst Gary Bowerman explores the strategies Chinese OTAs have taken to remain competitive over the last few years.   Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: BookingData helps airlines tap into ancillary revenue
By Linda Fox | July 24, 2023
Airlines can capitalize on the travel patterns and profiles of passengers by using BookingData to offer travelers tailored offers directly from ancillary partners. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Justt- Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2023
Justt combines industry expertise with machine learning to fight fraudulent chargebacks.   Read More
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News / Technology
Corporate buyers grapple with NDC over price discrepancy and post-sale servicing
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 21, 2023
While one year ago, sustainability was the most dominant topic at corporate travel events, other more pressing issues have surfaced to preoccupy the sector as business travel stages a comeback across... Read More
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News / Online
Want green travel? Add competition to high-speed rail lines
By Derek Catron | July 20, 2023
A report from SilverRail shows a surge in rail use on high-speed routes where there is increased competition to hold down costs.   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 / Technology
Emburse boosts expense management offering with acquisition of Tripbam
By Linda Fox | July 19, 2023
The acquisition strengthens Emburse’ offering and aims to help its travel and finance customers better manage spend. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Why airlines must move beyond filed fares for modern retailing
By Rob Schorn - ATPCO | July 19, 2023
Although a majority of dynamically adjusted fares rely on filed content, the pre-filing process limits the flexibility of an airline to create personalized dynamic offers for its customers. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel leaders talk about the innovations that excite them
By Derek Catron | July 18, 2023
Karen Bolda of Expedia, Ross Veitch of Wego Group and Philip Yan of Alibaba Fliggy spoke about the travel tech innovations they’re watching at Phocuswright Europe 2023.     Read More
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News / Startups
Lilium avoids delisting with $192M injection
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2023
EVTOL company Lilium hopes to achieve its first manned flight in the second half of 2024. Read More
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News / Online
Travel’s top TV ads reflect surge in demand
By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023
EDO measured online consumer engagement to uncover the $1.2 trillion travel industry’s most effective advertisers, creatives and media environments from the past year.   Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group announces ugly split with Hopper
By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | July 12, 2023
Expedia Group is pulling its hotel and vacation rental supply from Hopper, charging the rival online travel agency with taking advantage of consumers. Read More
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