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News / Startups

Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2025

Nine travel tech startups will now travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore in October. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025

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

Opinion / Technology

From concept to curbside: Zoox and Resorts World's hospitality-driven autonomous mobility

By Alex Bainbridge, Autoura | June 4, 2025

As Zoox is named the official robotaxi partner of Resorts World Las Vegas, Alex Bainbridge, Autoura founder and CEO, explores the integration of hospitality and mobility. Read More

News / Online

U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape

By Phocuswright Research | June 2, 2025

Despite headwinds—the United Kingdom travel market is benefiting from a stable economy, rising consumer demand and strong digital adoption. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Bolt, SITA, Google and more...

May 23, 2025

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

News / Online

Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2025

Trip.com Group said South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are some of the fastest growing source markets as it reported Q1 2025 earnings. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers

By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2025

VanityPass is working to revolutionize the travel perks that often come as part of a credit card loyalty program. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Veronica Diquattro of Omio

By Morgan Hines | May 15, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip reports record gross bookings and revenue for 2025

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2025

The Gurugram, India-based OTA reported double-digit increases in air, hotel and packages, as well as bus ticketing revenue in fiscal Q4 of 2025. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner appoints new CEO

By Abby Crotty | May 14, 2025

Bryan Batista, Skyscanner's current chief operating officer, will step into the role on June 1. Read More

News / Online

Wonderful Copenhagen’s sustainable reward program returns

By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025

CopenPay will return for summer 2025, rewarding travelers for making sustainable choices like arriving to Copenhagen by train. Read More

News / Technology

Uber reports Q1 revenue increase, ramps up autonomous vehicle partnerships

By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025

Uber has signed new deals for robotaxis in markets around the world with Pony AI, May Mobility and Momenta and expanded its partnership with WeRide to bring autonomous vehicles to more cities. Read More

News / Online

Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition

By Phocuswright Research | May 7, 2025

As high-end hotel brands expand and international arrivals soar, Spain is solidifying its position as a premium destination for travelers and investors. Read More