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Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
News / Technology
Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
SabreMosaic Concierge IQ is designed to help passengers “plan, book and manage trips in one seamless... Read More
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
Founded in 2023, Canada-based ReserveX offers a travel experiences platform for travel agencies... Read More
Hotel operating platform MAIC secures €1M for international expansion
News / Startups
Hotel operating platform MAIC secures €1M for international expansion
By Abby Crotty | November 14, 2025
The funding round was led by Expon Capital with participation from LBAN and other private investors.... Read More
AI event planning platform BoomPop lands $25M
News / Startups
AI event planning platform BoomPop lands $25M
By Abby Crotty | November 14, 2025
The funding round includes an additional $16 million of debt and credit via Silicon Valley Bank.... Read More
Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information
News / Technology
Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information
By Abby Crotty | November 13, 2025
Travelers can store information from their U.S. passport in their iPhone or Apple Watch and present it... Read More
Priceline CEO Brett Keller to step down
News / Online
Priceline CEO Brett Keller to step down
By Abby Crotty | November 12, 2025
Priceline CCO Brigit Zimmerman will succeed Keller, effective January 1, 2026.... Read More
Grab to invest $60M in remote driving tech company Vay
News / Technology
Grab to invest $60M in remote driving tech company Vay
By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025
Grab has existing partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies May Mobility and WeRide.  ... Read More
Amenitiz raises $45M to fuel AI product growth and market expansion
News / Online
Amenitiz raises $45M to fuel AI product growth and market expansion
By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025
Amenitiz said it has grown fourfold since its Series A funding round in 2022, now supporting over... Read More
Rapid Fire with David Hoctor of TikTok
News / Online
Rapid Fire with David Hoctor of TikTok
By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of... Read More
Klook takes first public step toward US IPO
News / Distribution
Klook takes first public step toward US IPO
By Abby Crotty | November 10, 2025
The company filed an F-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC to list under the symbol "KLK."... Read More
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