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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2025

Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR. Read More

News / Distribution

Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption

By Linda Fox | July 21, 2025

It has been over 12 years since IATA announced the launch of NDC, and alongside Sabre and Amex GBT, Accelya hopes to speed up adoption. Read More

News / Technology

How travel marketers can navigate AI evolution of search

By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025

During the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, experts opened up about AI-driven marketing changes. Read More

News / Startups

Folio lands $14M to fuel growth

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2025

Folio plans to put the funds towards fast implementation of its technology for hotels. Read More

News / Technology

How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign

By Morgan Hines | July 18, 2025

Are technology-forward television campaigns an effective way to boost interest in a destination? Read More

News / Online

Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products

By Morgan Hines | July 17, 2025

United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Pink Notebook offers visual-first, social travel planning

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2025

Pink Notebook aims to create a curated discovery process supported by private collaboration, incorporating machine learning and real-time availability. Read More

News / Online

Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine

By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2025

Rydoo and Semine are developing a solution that provides finance teams with end-to-end visibility, real-time insights, built-in control and smoother integrations. Read More

News / Technology

How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery

By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2025

At Phocuswright Europe, Judith Eyck of HolidayPirates and Adrian Villabruna of Videreo discussed how social media and AI may work together during the travel planning process. Read More

News / Technology

Travel's 'plumbers' on the evolving definition of connectivity success

By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025

As technology advances, providers' definition of connectivity success has shifted. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business

By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025

Sabre said it will use profits from the sale to pay down debt, optimize its portfolio and foster long-term growth. Read More

News / Technology

15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform

By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025

The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint. Read More

News / Technology

TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards

By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025

Acai competed with four other finalists, including Spark, Trawelt, Travel Intelligence and Zetexa, in a “Dragons’ Den” style travel technology innovation showcase. Read More