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Direct Travel acquires ATPI to expand Avenir technology globally
News / Technology
Direct Travel acquires ATPI to expand Avenir technology globally
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2025
Direct Travel hopes to speed up the rollout of its Spotnana-based booking technology through the acquisition of ATPI.... Read More
Exploring the intersection of digital identity and AI in travel
News / Technology
Exploring the intersection of digital identity and AI in travel
By Abby Crotty | September 22, 2025
In the fifth and final installment of The New Age(nts) Trend Series, panelists discussed the future of generative AI, autonomous agents and digital ID in travel.... Read More
$407B by 2028? The numbers behind U.S. corporate travel’s new trajectory
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$407B by 2028? The numbers behind U.S. corporate travel’s new trajectory
By Phocuswright Research | September 22, 2025
 Phocuswright’s "U.S. Corporate Travel Landscape 2025: Market Size, Policy and the Impact of AI" report captures the forces that will define success for travel leaders.... Read More
Startup Stage: Holiwise uses AI to provide personalized travel recommendations
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Holiwise uses AI to provide personalized travel recommendations
By Abby Crotty | September 19, 2025
Holiwise is developing an AI-powered travel agency to help premium travelers experience the world effortlessly.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, SITA, Navan and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, SITA, Navan and more...
By PhocusWire | September 19, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
OpenAI chairman shares vision on travel’s AI future
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OpenAI chairman shares vision on travel’s AI future
By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2025
Bret Taylor, chairman of the board for OpenAI and co-founder of AI startup Sierra, discussed how he uses AI, how it might impact travel intermediaries and more.... Read More
64% of travelers would pay for AI assistant to provide in-trip information
News / Technology
64% of travelers would pay for AI assistant to provide in-trip information
By Abby Crotty | September 18, 2025
The Amadeus study investigates the role new technology plays in transforming the travel industry with responses from 9,500 global travelers across countries including China, the U.K. and the U.S.... Read More
Are we primed for an AI crash? Travel stakeholders weigh in
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Are we primed for an AI crash? Travel stakeholders weigh in
By Morgan Hines | September 18, 2025
Are we having technology innovation déjà vu? Many are likening AI’s rise to the dot-com era that led to an eventual crash.... Read More
Lake.com lands $2.6M for vacation rental discovery platform
News / Startups
Lake.com lands $2.6M for vacation rental discovery platform
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2025
Founded in 2023, Lake.com is betting that travel bookings will be made by AI agents in the future.... Read More
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
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Airbnb to launch hotel interface
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
Brian Chesky’s discussion of a hotel feature on the Airbnb app follows a fee structure change that positioned the company to compete with online travel agencies.... Read More
STRs peg increasing occupancy rates and revenue as priority No. 1
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STRs peg increasing occupancy rates and revenue as priority No. 1
By Abby Crotty | September 17, 2025
STR operators are increasingly utilizing property management systems to improve their efficiency, data from Guesty shows.... Read More
The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology
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The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
Younger travelers are straying from the traditional booking path in favor of technology-fueled discovery.... Read More
Small town, big show: How small DMOs grow with influencers and storytelling
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Small town, big show: How small DMOs grow with influencers and storytelling
By Marisa Garcia | September 17, 2025
Some DMOs have found success by connecting with content creators who are rooted in their communities and focused on storytelling.  ... Read More
Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system
News / Startups
Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025
Alltheway’s technology aims to simplify baggage handling across airlines, rail operators, hotels and other travel partners.... Read More
Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
News / Technology
Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025
The test focused on self-service check-in as well as bag drop, security services and boarding.... Read More
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