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What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life
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What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2025
The Meili co-founder shared his thoughts on "easy money" in travel technology and had some advice for startups during an interview at a recent Travel Massive event. Read More
Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia
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Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia
By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2025
As part of the multiyear partnership, Grab invested an undisclosed amount in AV technology company May Mobility. Read More
Uber, WeRide launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
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Uber, WeRide launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
By Abby Crotty | October 24, 2025
Vehicle operators will be present during the initial launch before the AVs transition to being fully driverless. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Grab introduces third-party partner apps
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Grab introduces third-party partner apps
By Abby Crotty | October 22, 2025
Grab has partnered with five service apps that are now available on Grab's app in Singapore and Malaysia. Read More
When travel isn’t first: How economic strains are changing consumer behavior
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When travel isn’t first: How economic strains are changing consumer behavior
By Phocuswright Research | October 22, 2025
While major trip components continue to be booked at similar rates, the way travelers research, plan and choose is shifting beneath the surface. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and more...
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
How gen AI will reshape travel and why the industry needs a data-first approach
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How gen AI will reshape travel and why the industry needs a data-first approach
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2025
DataArt's Greg Abbott explains why the industry still lags behind peers like finance and retail on data readiness and what it will take to close the gap. Read More
Expedia partners with Perplexity for Comet launch
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Expedia partners with Perplexity for Comet launch
By Morgan Hines | October 6, 2025
Expedia is offering Silver status in its OneKey loyalty program in exchange for users downloading Comet’s recently launched browser. Read More
Rapid fire with Paul Jacobs of Kayak
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Rapid fire with Paul Jacobs of Kayak
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
HTS adds AI-powered support tool for travel sellers
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HTS adds AI-powered support tool for travel sellers
By Morgan Hines | October 1, 2025
HTS Assist is meant to offer end-to-end autonomous customer support through voice and chat communications. Read More
GetYourGuide launches new, upgraded partner features
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GetYourGuide launches new, upgraded partner features
By Morgan Hines | September 25, 2025
The new and updated features include artificial intelligence-powered review management, a redesigned listing page, category expansion and enhanced discovery. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, SITA, Navan and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, SITA, Navan and more...
By PhocusWire | September 19, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system
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Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025
Alltheway’s technology aims to simplify baggage handling across airlines, rail operators, hotels and other travel partners. Read More
Growth without lift in China’s $151.8B travel market
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Growth without lift in China’s $151.8B travel market
By Phocuswright Research | September 15, 2025
Phocuswright takes a closer look at China’s travel market, which advanced 5.5% in 2024 to reach $151.8 billion. Read More
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