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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?
News / Online
Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?
By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2025
As part of our Travel Tech Flashback series, we took a look at 2020, otherwise known as the year that changed travel forever. Read More
Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
News / Online
Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2025
Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end merchandising and marketing. Read More
Will travel's messy data hamper AI progress?
Opinion / Technology
Will travel's messy data hamper AI progress?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 25, 2025
Are we layering AI agents on top of an already broken data foundation that was never fit for machine consumption? Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Sabre, Travelport and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Sabre, Travelport and more...
By PhocusWire | August 22, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
United sues Kiwi.com for trademark infringement
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United sues Kiwi.com for trademark infringement
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2025
This isn’t the first time Kiwi.com has faced legal action from an airline. Read More
Travel has faced a turbulent H1 but leaders remain optimistic
News / Distribution
Travel has faced a turbulent H1 but leaders remain optimistic
By Linda Fox | August 21, 2025
While demand was down in certain regions of the world, travel companies are often quick to pivot to other destinations and product to compensate.  Read More
Addressing rising customer acquisition costs in travel
News / Online
Addressing rising customer acquisition costs in travel
By Abby Crotty | August 21, 2025
According to a survey of approximately 270 respondents across the travel industry, customer acquisition costs were up approximately 35% from 2022 to 2025, while customer lifetime value was up just 4.5%.... Read More
Way drives experiences for Alaska Air Group loyalty program
News / Technology
Way drives experiences for Alaska Air Group loyalty program
By Linda Fox | August 20, 2025
Way's platform, which is based on open APIs, has been integrated into Alaska Air Group’s digital ecosystem so that loyalty program members get real-time availability and instant bookings. Read More
NusaTrip closes IPO, nets $15 million
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NusaTrip closes IPO, nets $15 million
By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2025
The OTA plans to use the capital to expand into new markets and explore mergers and acquisitions. Read More
India-based OTA Yatra launches AI assistant DIYA
News / Technology
India-based OTA Yatra launches AI assistant DIYA
By Morgan Hines | August 18, 2025
The launch comes weeks after MakeMyTrip announced its own upgraded AI assistant for trip planning. Read More
Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025
From Our Partners / Online
Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025
By AB Tasty | August 18, 2025
Find out where consumers get inspiration for new travel plans, what leads them to abandon their cart or booking, what types of AI tools can make the online experience easier and more.   Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...
By PhocusWire | August 15, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Google adds Flights Deals to AI line-up
News / Online
Google adds Flights Deals to AI line-up
By Linda Fox | August 14, 2025
Flight Deals is currently in beta and will roll out in the United States, Canada and India in the coming days. Read More
Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
News / Online
Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2025
Gen Z is adventurous and spontaneous, and their travel booking preferences reflect these preferences. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
By Linda Fox | August 11, 2025
Mike Putman discusses how he built up CTS, having previously created an international travel club with 800,000 members and seeing an opportunity to replicate its success. Read More
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