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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2027: Chuuchuu
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2027: Chuuchuu
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2026
Chuuchuu helps travelers find reliable train journeys, predicts disruptions before they happen and finds alternatives. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2027: Viatik
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2027: Viatik
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2026
Viatik is an intercity carpooling marketplace connecting drivers and passengers. Read More
MakeMyTrip enters ride pooling segment with majority stake in Quick Ride
News / Online
MakeMyTrip enters ride pooling segment with majority stake in Quick Ride
By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2026
The OTA said the deal marks its entry into the shared mobility and ride pooling segment and complements its existing ground transportation business. Read More
In Eastern Europe, local OTAs beat the giants by going narrow
News / Distribution
In Eastern Europe, local OTAs beat the giants by going narrow
By Phocuswright Research | October 29, 2026
Booking.com leads accommodation across most of Eastern Europe, but homegrown OTAs are growing faster by localizing hard. Read More
Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning
By Cathy Walsh | October 26, 2026
The startup uses predictive analytics to determine when travelers should leave for the airport, drawing on traffic, flight and airport security data. Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2026
We touched base with three members of our 2025 class, Byway, D3X and Faye, asking about their highlights from this year, their thoughts on AI and what challenges lie ahead. Read More
Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A
Interview / Online
Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A
By Cathy Walsh | October 23, 2026
Jean-Bernard Moens discusses Omio’s acquisition strategy, expansion in APAC and ambitions for AI-powered distribution. Read More
Google brings conversational Gemini to Maps on Apple CarPlay
News / Technology
Google brings conversational Gemini to Maps on Apple CarPlay
By Abby Crotty | October 21, 2026
Gemini was already available in Google Maps on the iPhone, but this launch brings it to the car's display through CarPlay. Read More
Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
News / Finance
Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
By Cathy Walsh | October 19, 2026
Hotels led segment growth, with GTV increasing 159% year over year and hotel revenue growing 528%. Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
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PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
ParkMundo adds €2.3M to scale airport parking platform
News / Online
ParkMundo adds €2.3M to scale airport parking platform
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2026
The seed round follows a rebuilding of the company’s technology, a rebrand and the development of B2B distribution capability. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Rail Europe, Perk, TravelAI and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Rail Europe, Perk, TravelAI and more...
By PhocusWire | September 25, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Stasher raises £3M to expand smart locker network, global marketplace
News / Online
Stasher raises £3M to expand smart locker network, global marketplace
By Abby Crotty | September 23, 2026
The funding includes £1 million from Hive Box, which is also providing 100 smart lockers for deployment across the U.K. and Europe. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Klook, Omio, Amadeus and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Klook, Omio, Amadeus and more...
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
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The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
By Stay22 | September 10, 2026
Transportation platforms can unlock more value from high-intent traffic by using traveler signals to drive incremental revenue beyond the ticket. Read More
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