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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...

By PhocusWire | October 31, 2025

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

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The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing

By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025

As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders. Read More

News / Technology

Mindtrip launches AI-powered tools for travel inspiration, organization

By Morgan Hines | October 16, 2025

With the new features, travelers can share articles, Instagram posts, TikTok videos, YouTube clips and Google Pins directly to Mindtrip’s app. Read More

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PassiveBolt, Replyr.ai win People’s Choice Awards at the 2025 Global Startup Pitch

By WiT | October 8, 2025

The awards spotlighted two rising stars of travel and technology at WiT Singapore this week. Read More

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Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?

By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025

The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly making waves. Read More

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Travel experts on Perplexity’s bid to buy Google Chrome

By Morgan Hines | August 13, 2025

Industry leaders differ on Perplexity’s motivations and how the deal could impact the travel space. Read More

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Faye extends insurance to more verticals, builds out platform

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2025

Travel insurance provider Faye has launched a product for OTAs and reached $100 million in sales three years after launching, the company said. Read More

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AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025

By Abby Crotty | July 7, 2025

Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why hoteliers are hesitant to really dive in. Read More

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AI trip planning platform Mindtrip launches mobile app

By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2025

Mindtrip's app is intended to act as a “on-trip companion” for travelers, generating recommendations tailored to user preferences and location. Read More

News / Online

CRM platform Tern acquires travel advisor services provider Lucia

By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025

Lucia’s team will become part of Tern, with Grace Van Hollebeke, founder and CEO of Lucia, becoming the company's head of marketing and services. Read More

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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

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Meet the 19 finalists of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | May 16, 2025

Winners for each region will be chosen at Phocuswright Europe and then travel to WiT Singapore to pitch their companies to the audience there. Read More