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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and 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
Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana
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
DerbySoft sees new airline distribution path with Global Data Network launch
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
Reconciling airline retailing and channel innovation: The offer distribution platform
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
Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
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
Momentum and bottlenecks: India’s aviation in focus
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
Amex GBT, Concur partner for integrated travel and expense offering
News / Technology
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
RateGain to acquire Sojern for $250M
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
Rapid fire with Richie Karaburun of New York University
News / Online
Rapid fire with Richie Karaburun of New York University
By Morgan Hines | September 30, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of short Q&As. Read More
Direct Travel acquires ATPI to expand Avenir technology globally
News / Technology
Direct Travel acquires ATPI to expand Avenir technology globally
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2025
Direct Travel hopes to speed up the rollout of its Spotnana-based booking technology through the acquisition of ATPI. Read More
The New Age(nts) Trend Series Part 5: Convergence of GenAI with digital Identity
Event / Technology
The New Age(nts) Trend Series Part 5: Convergence of GenAI with digital Identity
September 17, 2025
Join Phocuswright for this series of online conversations exploring the impact of generative AI and autonomous agents on the travel industry. On Demand
Hotels and innovation—keeping guests and staff center stage
From Our Partners / Technology
Hotels and innovation—keeping guests and staff center stage
By Chelsea Salamone - Thayer Investment Partners | September 17, 2025
Ultimately, hospitality tech must never lose sight of the human element inherent in a terrific guest experience. Read More
Better integration could generate billions in hotel revenue
News / Distribution
Better integration could generate billions in hotel revenue
By Abby Crotty | September 16, 2025
Hoteliers said that the importance of speed has increased significantly over the past 12 months, with 58% considering it "business critical." Read More
Achieving your ideal hotel channel mix: 5 Key steps for every hotel type
From Our Partners / Distribution
Achieving your ideal hotel channel mix: 5 Key steps for every hotel type
By Amadeus | September 16, 2025
Whether independent, branded, franchised or part of a management company, every hotel must actively manage and optimize all available booking channels.   Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...
By PhocusWire | September 12, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
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