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How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
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July 23, 2025
Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese discusses how AI can change the game and improve traveler safety.
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Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
By Morgan Hines
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July 21, 2025
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion this year, a 6.6% growth year over year, and the United States is expected to be the top market for spending, according to a new GBTA...
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Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
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July 17, 2025
United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of funding.
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Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents
By Abby Crotty
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July 14, 2025
During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital identity wallets and how AI will come into play.
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Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity
By Abby Crotty
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June 25, 2025
According to Nick Price, co-chair of DIF Hospitality & Travel Special Interest Group, the current travel experience is too difficult to manage.
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Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
By Morgan Hines
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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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Flying into the future: Willie Walsh calls for tech-first thinking at IATA AGM
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT
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June 9, 2025
IATA director general Willie Walsh addressed the future of air travel and the crucial role of technology.
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How will generative AI impact travel distribution?
By Abby Crotty
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May 29, 2025
In the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, industry leaders discussed the travel sector’s preparedness for distribution shifts in the face of the generative AI...
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Startup Stage: TripPromoter uses AI to help creators make their travel content bookable
By Morgan Hines
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May 28, 2025
TripPromoter aims to "bridge the gap" for content creators hoping to sell their travel itineraries with artificial intelligence-powered technology.
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Game On: The Phocuswright Conference 2025
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May 14, 2025
This year's Phocuswright Conference theme is "Game On," speaking to the changing playbook in the travel industry.
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Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel
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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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Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna
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May 6, 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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North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
By Morgan Hines
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May 5, 2025
Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA.
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May 2, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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