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TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
News / Technology
TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025
Acai competed with four other finalists, including Spark, Trawelt, Travel Intelligence and Zetexa, in a “Dragons’ Den” style travel technology innovation showcase. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
News / Technology
Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025
The list of cyber threats to travel brands such as phishing, credential stuffing and nation state attacks is growing as artificial intelligence advances. Read More
Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
News / Online
Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
By Morgan Hines | June 18, 2025
Loyalty experts weigh in on how programs could be improved in the travel industry, AI, blockchain, personalization and more. Read More
Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
News / Technology
Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025
The AI agent, which marks Speakspots' B2B entry, should help hotels  automate guest communications and drive incremental revenue.  Read More
Juniper Travel Technology acquires event management software provider RezMagic
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Juniper Travel Technology acquires event management software provider RezMagic
By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025
The acquisition of RezMagic, which offers event management software with a cruises focus, comes as Juniper works to offer comprehensive solutions for the travel sector.   Read More
Travel eSIM company Truely raises $2M for expansion
News / Startups
Travel eSIM company Truely raises $2M for expansion
By Morgan Hines | June 2, 2025
The investment comes as traveler spending on eSim services is anticipated to surpass $3 billion by 2025, according to Kaleido Intelligence. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Cloudbeds, IDeaS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Cloudbeds, IDeaS and more...
By PhocusWire | May 30, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Accelya launches AI layer FLX AIViator
News / Technology
Accelya launches AI layer FLX AIViator
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025
FLX AIViator will be used in forecasting, merchandising, dynamic pricing, customer service, operational insights and financial settlement. Read More
Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel
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Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel
By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More
Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
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Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
GuestOS provides 24/7 multilingual voice support through a single phone number, giving guests instant access to hotel services, tour bookings and recommendations. Read More
Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
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Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025
On June 11, Rail Europe CEO Björn Bender will take part in an executive panel, “The Great Ground Shift,” which will focus on ground transportation’s ongoing transformation. Read More
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
News / Technology
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more. Read More
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
News / Technology
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for airline staff. Read More