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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
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
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The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
October 21, 2026
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
New research from Allianz Partners highlights how travel protection and proactive support during... Read More
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
October 21, 2026
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
The investment will enable YGO to continue to develop its AI platform, ramp up sales and expand its... Read More