Abby Crotty News

Evolve acquires Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa
News / Online
Evolve acquires Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa
By Abby Crotty | November 26, 2025
One thousand Guestworks homeowners are included in the asset purchase.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: BoomPop
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: BoomPop
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2025
BoomPop was named Travel Innovator of the Year as part of Phocuswright's Launch: Innovation program.... Read More
Outlining trends, changes and the future of vacation rentals
News / Online
Outlining trends, changes and the future of vacation rentals
By Abby Crotty | November 26, 2025
During an interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Sharad Sundaresan of Homescreen and Eric Goldreyer... Read More
Pangea acquires social app Overlap to address travel tech fragmentation
News / Technology
Pangea acquires social app Overlap to address travel tech fragmentation
By Abby Crotty | November 25, 2025
As of Monday, Overlap users can log in to Pangea and access friends, pins and trips on the merged... Read More
Discussing leadership amid the changing travel landscape
News / Online
Discussing leadership amid the changing travel landscape
By Abby Crotty | November 25, 2025
During the 'New Leadership for a New Age' session at The Phocuswright Conference, small groups... Read More
Qantas to open product innovation center in South Australia
News / Technology
Qantas to open product innovation center in South Australia
By Abby Crotty | November 24, 2025
The Sydney-based airline said the center will open in March 2026.... Read More
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 24, 2025
Founded in 2021, the startup recently raised a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and... Read More
Barry Diller on Google, AI and the future of travel search
News / Technology
Barry Diller on Google, AI and the future of travel search
By Abby Crotty | November 21, 2025
The chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group said that Google's search monopoly is... Read More
Peek secures $70M to build out AI
News / Technology
Peek secures $70M to build out AI
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
The tours and activities platform also announced its acquisition of ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO.... Read More
How social search is influencing the future of travel
News / Online
How social search is influencing the future of travel
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube... Read More
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