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Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
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June 18, 2025
Loyalty experts weigh in on how programs could be improved in the travel industry, AI, blockchain, personalization and more.
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Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
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June 11, 2025
The AI agent, which marks Speakspots' B2B entry, should help hotels automate guest communications and drive incremental revenue.
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Juniper Travel Technology acquires event management software provider RezMagic
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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.
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Travel eSIM company Truely raises $2M for expansion
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June 2, 2025
The investment comes as traveler spending on eSim services is anticipated to surpass $3 billion by 2025, according to Kaleido Intelligence.
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Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Accelya launches AI layer FLX AIViator
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May 28, 2025
FLX AIViator will be used in forecasting, merchandising, dynamic pricing, customer service, operational insights and financial settlement.
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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.
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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.
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Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events
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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.
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Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
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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.
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GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
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The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more.
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Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
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April 25, 2025
The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for airline staff.
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Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
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April 25, 2025
Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be altered by artificial intelligence, though exactly how remains to be seen.
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Hotel payments management platform ROH raises $9.2M
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April 22, 2025
The company said the investment will be used to expand its platform and enhance processes.
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Latin America-based corporate travel startup Onfly raises $40M
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April 15, 2025
Brazil-based Onfly, founded in 2018, aims to streamline and digitize corporate travel and expense management, now working with more than 2,000 companies.
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