Ground Transportation

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the ground transportation sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on car rental, ride-hailing, taxis and rail. 

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
Lyft goes corporate with Carlson Wagonlit deal
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Lyft goes corporate with Carlson Wagonlit deal
By Bernadette Giacomazzo
Lyft continues to prove itself a direct threat to the likes of Uber with this latest Carlson Wagonlit deal. 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
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
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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
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
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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
From concept to curbside: Zoox and Resorts World's hospitality-driven autonomous mobility
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
U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape
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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
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Bolt, SITA, Google and more...
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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
Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%
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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
Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers
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
Rapid Fire with Veronica Diquattro of Omio
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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
The Phocuswright Conference 2026