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Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake

By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2026

Amex GBT CTO Michael Esquibel said Long Lake is "in it for the long haul" as the pair collaborates on AI. Read More

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Travel’s leading investors split on role of AI in dealmaking

By Matthew Parsons | October 6, 2026

Certares, Revolution and General Catalyst are betting on AI in travel in different ways. Read More

News / Distribution

Delta plans NDC solution launch by year-end

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | August 27, 2026

The carrier has NDC distribution agreements with Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport. Read More

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Earnings roundup: Uber, Amex GBT, Ixigo and more...

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2026

In addition to PhocusWire's regular quarterly earnings coverage, we rounded up results from other big names in the global travel industry. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Katanox, Airbnb, Amex GBT and more...

By PhocusWire | July 31, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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The travel startup funding deals and acquisitions that stood out in Q2

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2026

The appetite for travel startup funding was limited in Q2, with more activity in mergers and acquisitions. Read More

News / Startups

Meet the winners of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2026

The eight travel tech startups will travel to WiT Singapore this fall, where they will compete for audience-voted People's Choice honors and a chance to present at The Phocuswright Conference in... Read More

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Meet the 17 finalists of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | May 29, 2026

Finalists will compete in person at Phocuswright Europe, and winners from each region will deliver showcase presentations at WiT Singapore. Read More

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Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake

By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026

The all-cash transaction, which is backed by General Catalyst, is expected to close in the second half of the year. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...

By PhocusWire | April 17, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Google, Agoda and more...

By PhocusWire | April 3, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...

By PhocusWire | March 20, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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Chief AI officer or CTO? Travel’s evolving executive playbook

By Morgan Hines | February 17, 2026

Amex GBT, Kayak, Expedia Group and Airbnb have adjusted their leadership teams to account for AI evolution. Read More

News / Startups

Calling all travel startups: Global Startup Pitch returns in 2026

By WiT | February 10, 2026

The Grand Finals will be held at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona this summer. Read More

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AI’s ongoing evolution in corporate travel

By Morgan Hines | February 2, 2026

Mat Orrego of Cornerstone Information Systems and Marilyn Markham of American Express GBT discuss AI progress in corporate travel. Read More

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