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Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
News / Distribution
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2024
Mystifly’s Smart Selling Platform (SSP) delivers source-agnostic air selling, servicing and revenue optimization.  ... Read More
As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
News / Technology
As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
When 500 travel insiders gather, you don’t need a chatbot to predict lots of conversation about generative AI.  ... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 1 in pictures
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2024 Day 1 in pictures
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2024
The 2024 Phocuswright Europe conference opened on Monday in Barcelona. The annual three-day conference in Europe drew more than 500 attendees.  ... Read More
Partnership with Priceline ushers Ramp into business travel booking
News / Online
Partnership with Priceline ushers Ramp into business travel booking
By D.J. Catron | June 10, 2024
The finance operations platform’s launch of Ramp Travel expands its services to include travel booking for the companies it works with.... Read More
Holibob adds funding for experiences technology push
News / Startups
Holibob adds funding for experiences technology push
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024
Holibob, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2023, said it plans to use the funds to further develop its technology, including its experiences marketing platform, to help travel brands and destinations sell experiences online.... Read More
Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
News / Online
Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024
While Booking.com for Business has struck up some new partnerships, other OTAs are building out their business travel offerings with additional products and services.... Read More
Gen Z, millennials less interested in loyalty travel, OAG survey finds
News / Online
Gen Z, millennials less interested in loyalty travel, OAG survey finds
By Morgan Hines | June 7, 2024
OAG’s North American survey included 2,000 travelers with intent to analyze services including rewards programs and ticket inclusions and how those might be driving purchasing habits.... Read More
How generative AI can tackle “information overload” and empower travelers
Opinion / Technology
How generative AI can tackle “information overload” and empower travelers
By Emily Weiss - Accenture | June 7, 2024
The future of travel is bright, and as travelers are bombarded with an overwhelming amount of information on planning their trips, GenAI is the key to unlocking the sector's full potential.... Read More
The Access Group acquires hotel tech specialist SHR Group
News / Technology
The Access Group acquires hotel tech specialist SHR Group
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2024
The Access Group said it will now add SHR’s capabilities to its growing AI-powered platform within its Access Hospitality division.... Read More
How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
News / Technology
How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
By Morgan Hines | June 6, 2024
Expedia Group, Airbnb, Mindtrip and many other companies are looking to simplify group travel planning.... Read More
Payments firm Nium raises $50 million in Series E
News / Online
Payments firm Nium raises $50 million in Series E
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2024
Nium intends to use the funding to hire top tier talent, fuel global network expansion, push product innovation and to pursue mergers and acquisitions. ... Read More
Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
News / Startups
Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2024
The partnership will give Jyrney’s corporate and travel management clients access to Blacklane’s chauffer services in more than 50 countries.... Read More
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company
News / Technology
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
The acquisition of Xwing’s autonomy division will benefit Joby Aviation’s near-term piloted operations as well as fully autonomous operations in the future.... Read More
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
News / Online
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
HotelHub analyzed 15 million hotel bookings dating back to 2022, revealing an uncertain business travel environment driven by persistent inflationary pressures.  ... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trustr is a private marketplace for vacation rental discovery
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trustr is a private marketplace for vacation rental discovery
By Mileva Sapic | June 5, 2024
Launching publicly Wednesday, Trustr is a vacation rental marketplace that enables its members to make properties they own available to people they know and capitalize on recommendations for places to stay from people they trust.... Read More
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