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Sonder makes $50M in cost reductions including layoffs ahead of Marriott integration
News / Online
Sonder makes $50M in cost reductions including layoffs ahead of Marriott integration
By Abby Crotty | April 14, 2025
The short-term rental specialist will cut costs by reducing its workforce and implementing "software... Read More
NextTrip acquires luxury OTA Five Star Alliance
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NextTrip acquires luxury OTA Five Star Alliance
By Abby Crotty | April 14, 2025
The latest acquisition is anticipated to help NextTrip expand its reach in the luxury travel sector.... Read More
How travel businesses choose the right AI model
News / Technology
How travel businesses choose the right AI model
By Mark Frary | April 14, 2025
The world of AI is expanding rapidly, creating both solutions and concerns for travel companies.... Read More
Why attribute-based selling is gaining momentum
News / Distribution
Why attribute-based selling is gaining momentum
By Matthew Parsons | April 14, 2025
Hotels are using attribute-based selling more often, allowing guests to pick and choose specific... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Kayak launches new AI tool for travel search
News / Technology
Kayak launches new AI tool for travel search
By Abby Crotty | April 10, 2025
Kayak described the new platform as its tech team's "playground for innovation" and said what works... Read More
Investors discuss the state of IPOs in travel
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Investors discuss the state of IPOs in travel
By Mark Frary | April 10, 2025
Investors discuss the current market and the potential for travel IPOs in the U.S., Asia and Europe in... Read More
Duetto acquires hotel benchmarking platform HotStats
News / Technology
Duetto acquires hotel benchmarking platform HotStats
By Abby Crotty | April 9, 2025
The partnership is intended to provide hoteliers with a clear picture of profits, allowing them to... Read More
How AI and visual search are reshaping travel discovery
News / Online
How AI and visual search are reshaping travel discovery
By Marisa Garcia | April 9, 2025
Visual search is beginning to dominate, especially for younger travelers and the numbers show that... Read More
Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M
News / Startups
Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M
By Abby Crotty | April 8, 2025
The latest round of funding will help the London-based startup expand in Australia and the APAC... Read More
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Amadeus, Nvidia target faster flight search as AI demand grows
October 21, 2026
Amadeus, Nvidia target faster flight search as AI demand grows
The companies will explore how accelerated computing, travel-specific AI and infrastructure... Read More
Google brings conversational Gemini to Maps on Apple CarPlay
October 21, 2026
Google brings conversational Gemini to Maps on Apple CarPlay
Gemini was already available in Google Maps on the iPhone, but this launch brings it to the car's... Read More