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India-based MakeMyTrip, Ixigo working with OpenAI to expand AI capabilities
News / Technology
India-based MakeMyTrip, Ixigo working with OpenAI to expand AI capabilities
By Abby Crotty | February 18, 2026
The travel companies are working with the U.S. AI giant to advance trip planning and AI capabilities across their platforms. Read More
Ixigo eyes global expansion, acquires majority stake in Trenes
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Ixigo eyes global expansion, acquires majority stake in Trenes
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026
Ixigo expects “meaningful synergies” from the investment by combining Trenes' customer base and integrations with the Indian OTA’s product innovation and technological expertise. Read More
Travel tech at ITB Berlin 2026: Key tracks and voices shaping the future of travel
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Travel tech at ITB Berlin 2026: Key tracks and voices shaping the future of travel
By ITB Berlin | February 12, 2026
New this year at ITB Berlin is the Travel Tech Track, connecting traditional travel distribution systems with modern technologies. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Navan, Accelya and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Navan, Accelya and more...
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Bryan Batista of Skyscanner
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Bryan Batista of Skyscanner
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2026
Skycanner CEO Bryan Batista talks about travel's uncomfortable truths and what needs to be started from scratch in the industry. Read More
Uber eyes 'multitrillion-dollar opportunity' in AVs
News / Technology
Uber eyes 'multitrillion-dollar opportunity' in AVs
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2026
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said 2025 was the company's fifth consecutive year of more than 20% annual gross bookings growth. Read More
Waymo raises $16B to scale internationally
News / Online
Waymo raises $16B to scale internationally
By Morgan Hines | February 3, 2026
The fresh funding brings the autonomous mobility company's valuation to $126 billion. Read More
Self-driving startup Waabi raises $1B, partners with Uber to expand into robotaxis
News / Technology
Self-driving startup Waabi raises $1B, partners with Uber to expand into robotaxis
By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026
The funding includes $750 million from Waabi's Series C round and $250 million in milestone-based capital tied to its Uber partnership. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the travel industry and shares more about her transition from Expedia Group. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Booking.com, Amadeus and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Booking.com, Amadeus and more...
By PhocusWire | January 23, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip
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Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2026
Flights, accommodation and ground transportation still operate in silos, leaving travelers to navigate delays, missed connections and inconsistent service. Read More
MakeMyTrip reports profit growth, spike in ancillary sales in Q3
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MakeMyTrip reports profit growth, spike in ancillary sales in Q3
By Abby Crotty | January 21, 2026
The OTA saw significant growth in its "other" segment, which includes ancillaries, with the adjusted margin up 45.5% year over year. Read More
Gobi invests in Bangladesh-based B2B travel commerce platform Jatri
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Gobi invests in Bangladesh-based B2B travel commerce platform Jatri
By Morgan Hines | January 20, 2026
Jatri said the fresh capital will support product innovation, expand its MENA ecosystem and grow partnerships. Read More
Kombo acquires KelBillet to accelerate consolidation in ground transportation
News / Online
Kombo acquires KelBillet to accelerate consolidation in ground transportation
By Abby Crotty | January 15, 2026
KelBillet will maintain its brand name in the short term, with the company noting that the merger will help it scale and expand services. Read More
Flix sees opportunity in airport transfers, acquires Flibco
News / Online
Flix sees opportunity in airport transfers, acquires Flibco
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2026
The acquisition builds on Flix's launch of airport-shuttle services in markets such as Sweden, as well as its long-distance bus routes serving airports. Read More
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