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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025
Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the... Read More
All eyes on ground and sea transportation
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All eyes on ground and sea transportation
By Noam Toister - Travelier | July 22, 2025
Travelier co-founder and CEO Noam Toister says the coveted connected trip won't happen until intercity buses, rail and ferries are as easily integrated into the itinerary as the flight and... Read More
Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
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Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2025
Kyte co-founder Ludwig Schoenack shared the news on LinkedIn, calling Turo "a partner we've long respected." Read More
How order management systems could create a new era of connected travel
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How order management systems could create a new era of connected travel
By Cyril Tetaz - Amadeus | July 21, 2025
Cyril Tetaz, EVP of airline solutions at Amadeus, breaks down six ways order management systems will impact connected travel. Read More
Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis
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Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis
By Abby Crotty | July 18, 2025
The robotaxi program is set to launch later in 2026 in a major city in the United States, then expanding to global markets over the next six years.   Read More
Uber, Baidu partner to deploy robotaxis globally
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Uber, Baidu partner to deploy robotaxis globally
By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2025
The first deployment of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles are anticipated to launch on Uber in Asia and the Middle East later this year. Read More
Turning visitor data into intelligence for travel marketing
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Turning visitor data into intelligence for travel marketing
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2025
This new five-part video series from Zartico provides expert insights for travel marketers on how to effectively use visitor intelligence to drive growth. Read More
Loyalty in transition: Why the right rewards and ancillaries matter
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Loyalty in transition: Why the right rewards and ancillaries matter
By Aleksander Kaczmarek - CarTrawler | July 3, 2025
Aleksander Kaczmarek, vice president of loyalty partnerships at CarTrawler, discusses the need for travel rewards that drive loyalty and revenue. Read More
U.S. car rental: Cooling off or resetting the ride?
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U.S. car rental: Cooling off or resetting the ride?
By Phocuswright Research | July 2, 2025
With rental rates softening and average revenue per day dipping, companies are shifting gears from high-margin pricing to tighter fleet control and long strategy. Read More
Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
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Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
By Michelle Bruno | June 30, 2025
Partnerships enable airlines to optimize customer engagement at multiple touchpoints, contributing data and insights, closing service gaps, mitigating disruption, providing specialized services and... Read More
Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
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Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
By Abby Crotty | June 27, 2025
Inspirato and Buyerlink will combine to form One Planet Platforms, with the Inspirato brand continuing to operate as the new entity's premier luxury travel division. Read More
What products need development, according to Expedia Group
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What products need development, according to Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | June 24, 2025
Shilpa Ranganathan, chief product officer of Expedia Group, said there are three areas that could benefit from more development, product-wise. 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
Exoticca unveils AI-powered SmartFare technology
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Exoticca unveils AI-powered SmartFare technology
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2025
Exoticca said the technology can filter 6.5 million flights daily by factors including duration, layovers and price, to find the best option for travelers. 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
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