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Hotels push live ChatGPT integrations as AI search goes bookable

By Matthew Parsons | October 23, 2025

Following OpenAI’s launch of “ChatGPT apps,” experts predict that AI search platforms will soon be able to display hotels' real-time availability and rates. Read More

Opinion / Technology

AI’s new gatekeepers: How Booking.com and Expedia are hijacking the future of travel

By Brad Brewer - Agentic Hospitality | October 21, 2025

The EU’s Digital Markets Act forces the biggest online “gatekeepers” to play fair, but it doesn’t yet cover standalone AI assistants—like ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity. Read More

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Google launches Google Maps in Gemini API

By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025

Google said the mechanism will be similar to grounding with Google Search, which provides increased accuracy, real-time information and citations. Read More

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Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach

By Morgan Hines | October 17, 2025

Steve Sear, EVP of global sales and distribution for Delta Air Lines, discussed why the airline isn’t rushing NDC or AI. Read More

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HotelPORT adds $1.5M in funding for strategic initiatives

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025

The finance will be put towards initiatives including AI-powered content and technology to boost guest engagement. Read More

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Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025

Aviation leaders provided insights on technology investments and the impact of AI during the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon last week. Read More

News / Startups

Arbio secures $36M in funding to expand rental management platform

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2025

The funding will be put towards acquisitions, developing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and expansion to new markets in Europe. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and more...

By PhocusWire | October 10, 2025

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

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana

By Morgan Hines | October 9, 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 / Distribution

DerbySoft sees new airline distribution path with Global Data Network launch

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2025

DerbySoft said the GDN for flights will give airlines more control of their inventory and open up content to travel sellers. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Reconciling airline retailing and channel innovation: The offer distribution platform

By Sebastien Gibergues | October 7, 2025

Sebastien Gibergues argues that the “offer distribution platform” concept could be the solution to address the limitations of current API-based distribution models. Read More

News / Online

Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology

By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025

According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion. Read More

News / Distribution

Momentum and bottlenecks: India’s aviation in focus

By Phocuswright Research | October 6, 2025

India has now emerged as the world's third-largest aviation market by passenger traffic. Read More

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Amex GBT, Concur partner for integrated travel and expense offering

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | October 3, 2025

The offering, dubbed Complete, is a combined effort of both companies that will be available to joint clients later this month. Read More

News / Online

RateGain to acquire Sojern for $250M

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2025

The companies aim to create an AI-focused, digital marketing and distribution platform to help the travel industry boost guest acquisition, retention and engagement. Read More

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