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U.S. tech-first travel brands pay engineers up to 35% more than hospitality groups

By Morgan Hines | July 28, 2026

Travel Tech Talent pointed to the 2026 U.S. Department of Labor filings, which show a discrepancy between equivalent software development roles. Read More

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Trip.com Group hit with $763M penalty from Chinese regulators

By Morgan Hines | July 27, 2026

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation found that Trip.com Group violated anti-monopoly laws. Read More

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Omio to acquire Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2026

Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate $10 million raise is earmarked for Omio's expansion in Asia. Read More

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Perk launches MCP connector as part of push to eliminate ‘shadow work’

By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2026

Perk chief product officer Nikita Miller outlined the company's approach to AI and automation at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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Super.com raises $65M to grow membership program, advance AI

By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2026

The fresh funding will bolster Super+ paid membership offerings and improve AI personalization. Read More

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Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips

By Cathy Walsh | June 18, 2026

The deal gives Navan a deeper presence in Brazil and advances its strategy of expanding internationally through regional travel management acquisitions. Read More

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RealTime Reservation acquires STAY, targeting end-to-end guest experience

By Cathy Walsh | June 17, 2026

The deal brings together pre-arrival commerce and in-stay engagement capabilities as hotels look to drive ancillary revenue and deepen guest relationships. Read More

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Besty AI closes $3.75M seed round

By Cathy Walsh | June 16, 2026

Besty AI is betting that automation can transform short-term rental operations, with plans to expand its platform and grow its enterprise customer base. Read More

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Tripadvisor to sell TheFork to American Express for $700M

By Mitra Sorrells | June 15, 2026

The deal would expand American Express' dining footprint in Europe while allowing Tripadvisor to focus more heavily on its experiences business. Read More

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Top investors in travel tech 2026

By Linda Fox | June 15, 2026

PhocusWire has delved into who were the top investors in travel tech 2026 to uncover the startups getting funding and the sectors investors are passing on. Read More

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Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business

By Cathy Walsh | June 5, 2026

The companies’ shared hotel network now spans more than 10,000 directly contracted hotels across India, advancing Ixigo’s efforts to expand its hotel supply. Read More

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Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport

By Cathy Walsh | June 3, 2026

The corporate travel platform, owned by Travelport since 2023, will continue operating independently under its current leadership following the transaction. Read More

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Perk secures $300M in finance for product and technology investment

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026

Perk said the new credit facility reflects lender confidence in its "vision and strategy." Read More

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OTA marketing spend creeps up despite talk of AI-driven efficiency

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026

Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia Group upped sales and marketing investment in Q1 2026, with some sharing AI impact and others steering clear. Read More

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Pricepoint closes $6.6M seed round led by Brightspark Ventures

By Cathy Walsh | June 2, 2026

The funding will be used to continue development of the company’s AI-powered revenue management platform for accommodations, including investment in product and engineering. Read More

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