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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2025

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. ... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Mapping the data journey through pilots, co-pilots, autopilots and AI pilots

By Ali Beklen - HotelRunner | November 14, 2025

Ali Beklen, founder and managing partner or HotelRunner, believes travel businesses need an AI pilot due to two new data concepts.... Read More

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Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information

By Abby Crotty | November 13, 2025

Travelers can store information from their U.S. passport in their iPhone or Apple Watch and present it for identity verification at airport security.... Read More

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HomeToGo says Interhome integration on track

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2025

The company has already launched the Interhome B2C channel on the group’s technology platform.... Read More

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Amex GBT to unveil upgraded Egencia with agentic search

By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | November 13, 2025

Amex GBT's total transaction value increased 23% year over year to $9.5 billion. Excluding CWT, the increase was 9%.... Read More

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AI at sea: How cruise lines are turning generative tech into practical tools

By Marisa Garcia | November 13, 2025

Cruise lines are increasing AI use, exploring marketing automation, guest personalization and data integration.... Read More

News / Online

Priceline CEO Brett Keller to step down

By Abby Crotty | November 12, 2025

Priceline CCO Brigit Zimmerman will succeed Keller, effective January 1, 2026.... Read More

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Tracking the airline journey from data silos to AI insights

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2025

Airline executives shared insights during a session on how data and AI are reshaping airline operations at the recent World Aviation Festival.... Read More

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Grab to invest $60M in remote driving tech company Vay

By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025

Grab has existing partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies May Mobility and WeRide. ... Read More

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Amenitiz raises $45M to fuel AI product growth and market expansion

By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025

Amenitiz said it has grown fourfold since its Series A funding round in 2022, now supporting over 15,000 properties across Europe.... Read More

News / Distribution

Hotels and OTAs shift focus from channels to guests

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 11, 2025

At WiT Singapore, hotels and OTAs found common ground in a new battleground: trust, experience and emotion. ... Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with David Hoctor of TikTok

By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025

As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. ... Read More

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The future of agentic payments in travel

By Morgan Hines | November 11, 2025

Agentic commerce is becoming a reality—how far is the travel industry from moving to AI-powered payments?... Read More

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Klook takes first public step toward US IPO

By Abby Crotty | November 10, 2025

The company filed an F-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC to list under the symbol "KLK."... Read More

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Marriott ends Sonder licensing agreement over default

By Linda Fox | November 10, 2025

Marriott said Sonder "is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy and Sonder properties are not available for new bookings on Marriott’s channels."... Read More

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