Sustainability

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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

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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Airline industry leaders, academics will advise Google on emissions calculations

By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2023

Google is aiming to build trust in its flight emission data and make it the global standard for accurate, transparent and consistent information. Read More

News / Startups

Travel investors on trip planning and using B2C as a sandbox

By Linda Fox | July 12, 2023

Rod Cuthbert, travel industry veteran best known for founding Viator, joins Bobby Demri, founder and managing director of Roch Ventures, to talk travel investment trends in the PhocusWire Studio at... Read More

Opinion / Online

Stepping stones toward hotel sustainability

By Sophie Cartwright - Guestline | July 7, 2023

Reducing hospitality’s carbon footprint is an ongoing requirement, but there are steps to help operators get there, saving money in the long term while building loyalty with staff and guests. Read More

News / Distribution

Study reveals low take-up of AI among European hotels

By Linda Fox | July 5, 2023

The Booking.com-Statista European Accommodation Barometer reveals that 23% plan to use the tools in the next six months, but two-thirds have no plans to use AI in their businesses. Read More

News / Technology

Finnair, Swiss talk difficult distribution decisions, customer experience

By Linda Fox | July 5, 2023

Finnair and Swiss executives joined the "Make Flying Fun" panel at Phocuswright Europe 2023 to discuss boosting digital engagement, distribution developments, sustainability and more. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Squake provides sustainability solutions for travel companies

By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2023

Squake’s API calculates carbon emissions related to any type of travel, such as an air or rail trip or a hotel stay, and then automates carbon reduction or compensation in the booking flow. Read More

News / Startups

Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices

By Derek Catron | June 22, 2023

The Berlin-based climate tech startup intends to use the funding for technology research and development and new hires to meet customer demand. Read More

News / Online

4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023

By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023

Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges

By Linda Fox | June 20, 2023

Luis Maroto, president and CEO of Amadeus, joined Phocuswright Europe 2023 to talk about the economy, distribution developments and potential growth opportunities for the company. Read More

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Young leaders step forward at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By Derek Catron | June 13, 2023

The conference, which goes through Wednesday, opened with a summit for travel professionals under age 35 to highlight the challenges - and opportunities - they will face as industry leaders. Read More

News / Startups

Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia

By Linda Fox | June 12, 2023

The Germany-based company is working to produce synthesis gas, the combination of CO2 and water, used to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Read More

News / Technology

Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2023

Actor Edward Norton joined the event, saying young people “should be mad,” while he also applauded Uber's use of its platform to push for the adoption of electric vehicles. Read More

News / Online

Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2023

Lufthansa Group is the pilot partner in this initiative and will provide an extensive set of flight data from specific flights that can be used to improve estimates for future flights on the same... Read More

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