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RMS company Revenue Analytics acquires Climber
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RMS company Revenue Analytics acquires Climber
By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025
Revenue Analytics is investing in global expansion with its acquisition of Climber, which serves boutique, regional and independent hotel chains in the Americas and Europe. Read More
How a ferry company thinks about AI trip planning
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How a ferry company thinks about AI trip planning
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025
Stena Line Travel and Retail Group CEO Jari Virtanen opens up about the company AI trip planning solution that was born on the back of modular technology.   Read More
Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control
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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
Travel industry veteran Alex Zoghlin appointed CEO of Duetto
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Travel industry veteran Alex Zoghlin appointed CEO of Duetto
By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025
David Woolenberg is stepping down as CEO of Duetto, with Alex Zoghlin appointed to the role, effective immediately. Read More
Navan files for confidential listing in the United States
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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
Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in
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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
Companjon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2025
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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
MakeMyTrip raises $2.6B to buy back stake from Trip.com Group
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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
Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen
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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
Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities
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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
Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships
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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
Top investors in travel tech 2025
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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
CRM platform Tern acquires travel advisor services provider Lucia
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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
Generational spending patterns reveal strategic insights for travel brands
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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
The top investors in travel tech in 2025
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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
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