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By PhocusWire | June 27, 2025

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

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Sonder co-founder departs amid completion of Marriott deal

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2025

Francis Davidson co-founded Sonder in 2014 and led it through the pandemic years, an IPO in 2022 and a licensing deal with Marriott. Read More

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What products need development, according to Expedia Group

By Morgan Hines | June 24, 2025

Shilpa Ranganathan, chief product officer of Expedia Group, said there are three areas that could benefit from more development, product-wise. Read More

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Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control

By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2025

There's been a “channel shift” back to the OTAs and other digital avenues, but hotels are starting to lose control of their rates. Read More

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Visit Group acquires hospitality tech provider GODO

By Linda Fox | June 19, 2025

Visit Group said the deal boosts its presence in the Nordic region and speeds up its strategy to create a platform that helps hotels and experiences drive direct sales, cost efficient distribution and... Read More

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Flying into the future: Willie Walsh calls for tech-first thinking at IATA AGM

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 9, 2025

IATA director general Willie Walsh addressed the future of air travel and the crucial role of technology. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The (yet to be realized) customer benefits of NDC, dynamic pricing, offers and orders

By Mike McCormick - Travel Again Advisory | June 6, 2025

Mike McCormick, partner at Travel Again Advisory, explores the tangible benefits of NDC for airline customers. Read More

News / Online

Holidu lands €46M in funding, acquires French rental company Cybevasion

By Linda Fox | June 4, 2025

Germany-based vacation rental company Holidu has announced its latest acquisition along with fresh funding to fuel AI development and further expansion. Read More

News / Online

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

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Class action suit filed against Booking.com in Europe

By Mark Frary | June 2, 2025

The action follows a September 2024 judgement by the European Court Justice in the long-running case between Booking.com and German hotels and groups. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why AI travel scenarios miss the $3T opportunity

By Robert Matsuoka | May 30, 2025

Former TripAdvisor exec Robert Matsuoka evaluates where AI misses the mark in travel—and where the actual disruption will come from. Read More

News / Distribution

How will generative AI impact travel distribution?

By Abby Crotty | 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... Read More

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

News / Online

Swiss regulator to review Dertour acquisition of Hotelplan Group

By Abby Crotty | May 27, 2025

While HomeToGo has received regulatory approvals for its separate agreement to acquire Interhome, another Hotelplan Group brand, the investigation will delay both deals. Read More

News / Online

What’s driving Canadian travel agency growth in 2025?

By Phocuswright Research | May 27, 2025

The Canadian travel agency landscape is characterized by a combination of traditional and home-based businesses, with mixed attitudes on emerging technologies. Read More

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