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Shikhar Agarwal, co-founder and former CTO of Spotnana, discusses the company being misunderstood in the market, the need to improve data flow and the importance of staying focused. Read the summary or watch the full interview from the #PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe 2024: https://bit.ly/4eXAF4D #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #phocuswright #phocuswrighteurope #phocuswirestudio

HomeCamper and Campspace have merged to create what they’re calling the largest network of private camping spots in Europe. Peer-to-peer platforms Campspace and HomeCamper specialize in camping locations provided by private individuals across Europe with accommodations including yurts, cabins and tents. Learn more on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/3LAmIfz #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #travelplatform #traveleurope #campeurope

Experts from Expedia Group, Amadeus and Caravelo share views on the future of #travel tech trends at Phocuswright Europe. Read the summary or watch the full discussion on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/3WdYmyg #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #phocuswright #phocuswrighteurope #traveltech #techtrends #traveltrends #traveltechnews

The short-term rental industry is evolving. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3W5oR8W Takyon turns non-refundable travel reservations into digital goods, using a blockchain-based tokenization process, so they can be resold or exchanged. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RTQPSm Seeru is based in the United Arab Emirates and raised undisclosed pre-seed funding in March 2024. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3W9vabm Read these articles in our Latest News section on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/3QLiG7I #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry

Startups and innovation more broadly are critical across the travel industry, spurring advancements that often tap into emerging technologies to create better experiences for travelers or to enhance efficiency and operations for suppliers and stakeholders. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XJISTL Experts at The Phocuswright Conference last fall in Florida predicted 2024 would be a pivotal year for new distribution capability and airlines’ efforts to modernize distribution through direct connections with customers and travel agencies. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eQI05E While the travel and tourism industry is full of opportunity, it still lacks in providing accessibility to travelers with limitations. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xz12gr Read these articles in our Latest News section on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/3QLiG7I #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week: https://bit.ly/3XPMUKj #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry

heymax.ai | Gives You a Free Trip, Every Year. has raised $2.6 million in seed funding. Loyalty platform Heymax.ai plans to help customers earn one free vacation every year by allowing them to earn Max Miles from their everyday purchases. Find out more on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/4eOs9Vd #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #travelloyalty

#Overtourism and #sustainability are inherently linked, though something more travelers need to be educated about, according to experts at Travalyst, The TreadRight Foundation and Turisme de Barcelona. Read the summary or watch the full Center Stage conversation from Phocuswright Europe on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/3W5hZbE #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #travalyst #phocuswright #travelsustainability #tourism #travelconference #phocuswrighteurope

STARTUP STAGE✨ Seeru is based in the United Arab Emirates and raised undisclosed pre-seed funding in March 2024. The company said it is launching a first in the region app that aims to serve 90 million out of 2 billion Muslims, making Umrah accessible through its tech-driven approach. Learn more about Seeru and other startups on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/3XOyt9k #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #travelstartup #travelapp