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Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising
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July 24, 2025
CEO Sundar Pichai said AI is having a positive impact across every part of the business and driving strong momentum for Alphabet.
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The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete
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July 24, 2025
Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech space, which often incentivizes new hires.
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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group
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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.
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Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
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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.
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How travel marketers can navigate AI evolution of search
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July 21, 2025
During the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, experts opened up about AI-driven marketing changes.
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Folio lands $14M to fuel growth
By Linda Fox
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July 18, 2025
Folio plans to put the funds towards fast implementation of its technology for hotels.
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How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign
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July 18, 2025
Are technology-forward television campaigns an effective way to boost interest in a destination?
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Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
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July 17, 2025
United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of funding.
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Startup Stage: Pink Notebook offers visual-first, social travel planning
By Morgan Hines
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July 16, 2025
Pink Notebook aims to create a curated discovery process supported by private collaboration, incorporating machine learning and real-time availability.
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Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine
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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.
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How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery
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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.
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Travel's 'plumbers' on the evolving definition of connectivity success
By Morgan Hines
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July 10, 2025
As technology advances, providers' definition of connectivity success has shifted.
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Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business
By Abby Crotty
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July 8, 2025
Sabre said it will use profits from the sale to pay down debt, optimize its portfolio and foster long-term growth.
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15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
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July 8, 2025
The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint.
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TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
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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.
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