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Interview / Startups

Gharage Ventures on why it's a good time to launch a fund

By Linda Fox | May 15, 2026

Gharage Ventures founding partner Lennard Niemann and general partner Darren Soh discuss their thesis-driven approach and ideal investment. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus reports Q1 revenue, operating profit increases

By Linda Fox | May 8, 2026

The company said its growth slowed in March because of the conflict in the Middle East adding that the short-term future is hard to call. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026

The deal strengthens Amadeus' existing biometric and identity capabilities and follows its acquisition of Vision-Box in 2024. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Nishank Gopalkrishnan of Dreamlines

By Linda Fox | April 1, 2026

Nishank Gopalkrishnan stepped into the CEO role at Dreamlines in mid-2025. He has spent time getting to know the cruise sector and opportunities to grow the business. Read More

News / Technology

Indicio launches tech allowing AI agents to verify digital passports

By Abby Crotty | February 11, 2026

The software overseeing the interactions also verifies that the chatbot actually belongs to the airline or travel company, “creating trust in both directions.” Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Delta, Priceline, Amadeus and more...

By PhocusWire | January 9, 2026

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026

By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026

Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More

News / Online

USTA CEO on perceptions of the US as a destination

By Abby Crotty | December 24, 2025

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand and more needs to be done to address concerns. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Clear, United Airlines and more...

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2025

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More

News / Technology

What the travel industry learned from the EUDI Wallet pilot

By Marisa Garcia | December 9, 2025

Digital ID adoption can simplify the traveler journey and reduce travel service providers' workload, but gaps in standards remain. Read More

News / Technology

Indonesia deploys biometric corridor at airports

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2025

The initiative is part of the Indonesian government’s “All Indonesia” digital transformation program aiming to improve the entry process for international travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information

By Abby Crotty | November 13, 2025

Travelers can store information from their U.S. passport in their iPhone or Apple Watch and present it for identity verification at airport security. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Indicio

By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025

Indicio offers decentralized identity technology to help make digital identity verification seamless, secure and compliant for airlines, airports and border agencies. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Geoff Freeman of USTA

By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2025

As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Technology

TSA hopes for tech to help with ‘seamless’ travel in coming years

By Morgan Hines | September 24, 2025

The U.S. airline security body is leaning into new technology including artificial intelligence, digital ID and biometrics with the aim of a seamless travel experience in airports. Read More

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