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Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight
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Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2025
Join the industry's leading thinkers at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona from June 10-12 to debate and dissect the latest developments, share insights and help formulate strategy. Read More
Expedia Group CEO outlines three strategies for using AI in the year ahead
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Expedia Group CEO outlines three strategies for using AI in the year ahead
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2025
 The company finished 2024 strong with double-digit percentage growth in room nights, gross bookings and revenue in the final quarter.   Read More
Lufthansa's AI assistant Swifty integrated into LINE messenger
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Lufthansa's AI assistant Swifty integrated into LINE messenger
By Morgan Hines | February 6, 2025
Lufthansa Group customers in Japan will be able to book flights on select airlines in the LINE messenger app thanks to the integration of Swifty into the platform. Read More
Mize acquires RightRez to extend technology to multiple travel sectors
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Mize acquires RightRez to extend technology to multiple travel sectors
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2025
Mize said the acquisition enables it to provide its data analytics and AI capabilities alongside optimization tools from RightRez to multiple travel sectors. Read More
The shifting loyalty landscape in travel
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The shifting loyalty landscape in travel
By Marisa Garcia | February 4, 2025
Established travel companies and startups are taking a fresh look at what drives loyalty as behavior shifts and new technology offers ways to get closer to customers. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Savvy, Accelya, Travel Ledger and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Savvy, Accelya, Travel Ledger and more...
By PhocusWire | January 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
What a former airline CIO sees from the outside looking in
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What a former airline CIO sees from the outside looking in
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2025
In an interview with PhocusWire, former Spirit and Allegiant CIO Scott Allard, discusses airline technology, cloud implementation and finding value in legacy systems. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
By PhocusWire | January 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Is travel at a tipping point?
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Is travel at a tipping point?
By Travelport | January 22, 2025
Travelport’s new study asked over 2,100 consumers worldwide how they feel about retailing innovations emerging in other industries and whether they would like to see similar things offered in travel. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus
Interview / Distribution
CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2025
Luis Maroto's career at Amadeus spans 25 years and two IPOs. He joined the company in 2000 as director of marketing finance, became CFO in 2003 and was appointed president and CEO in 2011. Read More
4 ways generative AI will impact travel startups
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4 ways generative AI will impact travel startups
By Phocuswright Research | January 21, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to be so disruptive in the coming years, which makes planning ahead increasingly difficult for startups and investors considering investment or... Read More
What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
Opinion / Technology
What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
By Tom Randklev - CellPoint Digital | January 21, 2025
Tom Randklev of travel payments orchestration provider CellPoint Digital considers what Donald Trump's second term in office may mean for regulatory issues impacting airlines and the broader industry.... Read More
With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?
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With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?
By Morgan Hines | January 16, 2025
Travel brands including Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, United Airlines, Hilton, Kayak and more use TikTok as part of their marketing strategies. Read More
Mondee plans future following Nasdaq delisting
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Mondee plans future following Nasdaq delisting
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2025
Mondee has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings and plans to sell its assets to a newly formed entity with founder Prasad Gundumogula taking up the CEO reins again. Read More
Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
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Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025
Some claim India’s trajectory looks similar to China’s path a dozen or so years ago in terms of discretionary spending. Read More
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