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Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
News / Online
Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2025
When asked about Expedia Group’s strategic approach to its OpenAI partnership, CEO Ariane Gorin said the company has two main priorities.... Read More
Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
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Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 6, 2025
Tripadvisor Group is shifting to become an "experiences-led and AI-enabled company."... Read More
2 of India's travel founders on their journeys, rivalries and the future of the industry
News / Online
2 of India's travel founders on their journeys, rivalries and the future of the industry
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 6, 2025
At WiT Singapore last month, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo weighed in on domestic travel in India, AI and more.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Geoff Freeman of USTA
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Rapid Fire with Geoff Freeman of USTA
By Abby Crotty | November 6, 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
Distribution bookings growth pushes Sabre's Q3 revenue to $715M
News / Distribution
Distribution bookings growth pushes Sabre's Q3 revenue to $715M
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2025
The GDS’ distribution revenue increased 4% to $575 million, attributed to an increase in air and hotel distribution bookings... Read More
How MCP could reshape travel
News / Technology
How MCP could reshape travel
By Mark Frary | November 5, 2025
Implementing model context protocol (MCP) could improve customer experience and save travel companies time and money.... Read More
Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
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Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas said the company is “encouraged by the strength and durability of our momentum.”... Read More
Rapid Fire with Kristie Goshow, formerly of Peregrine Hospitality
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Rapid Fire with Kristie Goshow, formerly of Peregrine Hospitality
By Morgan Hines | November 4, 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
TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
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TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
The corporate travel management platform will now just be known as "Perk" and establish headquarters in London and Boston.... Read More
Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents
Opinion / Technology
Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents
By Shahar Goldboim - Boom | November 4, 2025
Boom founder and CEO Shahar Goldboim shares his thoughts on the rise of agentic AI and how it might benefit independent vacation-rental operators.... Read More
Juniper Group adds Inspiretec in latest travel tech acquisition
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Juniper Group adds Inspiretec in latest travel tech acquisition
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2025
So far this year, Juniper Group has also acquired InteRES, RezMagic and BMF.... Read More
Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2025
AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps.... Read More
The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
News / Startups
The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
By Phocuswright Research | November 3, 2025
 Travel companies can get a preview of Phocuswright's report "The AI-Native Edge: Travel Startups 2025."... Read More
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025
We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space.... Read More
2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
News / Online
2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October.... Read More
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