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Navan files for confidential listing in the United States

By Michael B. Baker | June 23, 2025

Navan, formerly TripActions, reportedly filed for a confidential IPO just under three years ago but declined to comment on specifics at the time. Read More

News / Online

Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in

By Abby Crotty | June 23, 2025

The block deal went through on June 19, with the Schroder Fund acquiring a significant stake from Elevation Capital. Read More

Interview / Online

Companjon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2025

By PhocusWire | June 23, 2025

Companjon was one of four innovators that pitched their companies on stage at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip raises $2.6B to buy back stake from Trip.com Group

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025

Trip.com Group, then Ctrip, initially invested in MakeMyTrip in early 2016 and then upped its stake three years later. Read More

News / Online

Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen

By Abby Crotty | June 17, 2025

Certares founder and senior managing director Greg O'Hara shared his candid opinions on the travel industry in an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

News / Online

Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities

By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025

The latest round of funding brings the company's total valuation to $600 million. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships

By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025

Tripadvisor Group CEO Matt Goldberg and new Viator president Pepijn Rijvers sat down to discuss the changing travel landscape and its evolving strategy. Read More

News / Technology

Top investors in travel tech 2025

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025

For the second year in a row, we have compiled data on the top venture capital investors in travel technology and asked some of those investors to share details on their strategies and outlook. Read More

News / Online

CRM platform Tern acquires travel advisor services provider Lucia

By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025

Lucia’s team will become part of Tern, with Grace Van Hollebeke, founder and CEO of Lucia, becoming the company's head of marketing and services. Read More

News / Online

Generational spending patterns reveal strategic insights for travel brands

By Phocuswright Research | June 10, 2025

Phocuswright’s U.S. Traveler Trends 2025 report reveals clear generational distinctions that matter for marketers and strategists alike. Read More

News / Technology

The top investors in travel tech in 2025

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2025

For the third consecutive year, PhocusWire has tracked the top investors in travel tech as a barometer of the ecosystem's health and a gauge of market sentiment. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow

By Morgan Hines | June 9, 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. 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