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TravCorp acquires Specialist Holidays Group to strengthen position in premium, tailor-made markets
News / Online
TravCorp acquires Specialist Holidays Group to strengthen position in premium, tailor-made markets
By Abby Crotty | July 16, 2025
Specialist Holidays Group includes the Citalia, American Holidays and Sovereign Luxury Travel brands.... Read More
Uber, Baidu partner to deploy robotaxis globally
News / Online
Uber, Baidu partner to deploy robotaxis globally
By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2025
The first deployment of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles are anticipated to launch on Uber in... Read More
Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents
News / Technology
Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents
By Abby Crotty | July 14, 2025
During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital... Read More
European hotels show interest in AI but gaps remain
News / Technology
European hotels show interest in AI but gaps remain
By Abby Crotty | July 11, 2025
A survey of over 1,500 European hotels confirmed there is interest in AI, but uptake is stalled by... Read More
Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
News / Technology
Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
By Abby Crotty | July 10, 2025
AI tools are becoming more common for leisure travel planning, especially with travelers from emerging... Read More
Startup Stage: Kismet wants to bring hotels to conversational search
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Kismet wants to bring hotels to conversational search
By Abby Crotty | July 9, 2025
Kismet, founded just last year, wants to help hotels leverage AI to boost sales.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Uli Pillau of Apaleo
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Uli Pillau of Apaleo
By Abby Crotty | July 9, 2025
Uli Pillau, CEO and founder of Apaleo, shares his thoughts on the latest AI initiatives, the... Read More
Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business
News / Technology
Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business
By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025
Sabre said it will use profits from the sale to pay down debt, optimize its portfolio and foster... Read More
Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com
News / Online
Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com
By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025
After announcing it was ceasing operations in March, Homelike has since been acquired by housing... Read More
AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
News / Technology
AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
By Abby Crotty | July 7, 2025
Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why... Read More
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