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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Agoda, BizTrip AI and more...

By PhocusWire | May 8, 2026

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

News / Finance

Expedia Group hits record Q1 profitability amid AI overhaul

By Morgan Hines | May 7, 2026

CEO Ariane Gorin shared concrete examples of how AI has driven performance across the business. Read More

News / Online

Trivago files antitrust suit against Google

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2026

The company has raised concerns about Google’s use of its dominance in search to direct travelers away from other metasearch platforms. Read More

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Journey acquires experiences platform Epicurate

By Cathy Walsh | May 6, 2026

The deal adds dining, wellness and other services to Journey’s loyalty platform for independent hotels and short-term rentals. Read More

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Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake

By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026

The all-cash transaction, which is backed by General Catalyst, is expected to close in the second half of the year. Read More

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Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2026

The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East. Read More

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Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains

By Cathy Walsh | April 22, 2026

The Berlin-based startup plans to launch overnight rail service with fully private cabins, targeting short-haul flight replacement by 2027. Read More

News / Online

South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth

By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2026

The market is one of contrasts: digital momentum and rising demand paired with ongoing infrastructure, cost and safety challenges. Read More

News / Online

Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M

By Morgan Hines | April 16, 2026

The raise should speed the company’s expansion to healthcare and shift work but it remains committed to the jet lag vertical. Read More

News / Online

The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app

By Cathy Walsh | April 16, 2026

The India-based hostel brand plans rapid expansion as demand for social, experience-led stays grows. Read More

News / Technology

Hoteliers feel pressure to transform as technology evolves

By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2026

In its “Travel Dreams 2026” report, Amadeus explores hoteliers’ challenges, investment areas and more. Read More

News / Startups

Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026

By Linda Fox | April 3, 2026

Travel startup funding was mostly made up of Series A rounds in Q1 2026, with total investment sinking lower compared to the same period in 2025. Read More

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South Africa’s $2.5B online travel market attracts new wave of homegrown tech

By WIT | April 1, 2026

Web in Travel's Online Travel Tracker traces South Africa startup activity, surfacing homegrown innovation built to address the market's unique challenges. Read More