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ANZ travel market outlook: Growth fueled by prices, not passengers
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ANZ travel market outlook: Growth fueled by prices, not passengers
By Phocuswright Research | September 9, 2025
Australia and New Zealand’s travel industry has surpassed pre-pandemic revenue levels, but the picture behind the numbers tells a more complicated story. ... Read More
Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
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Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025
The company, formerly called Holdbar, will use the investment to expand in the experiences market as well as for product development.... Read More
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2025
StayNow uses AI to help simplify the trip planning process for travelers.... Read More
OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B
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OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025
OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels, including social and AI-powered search.... Read More
Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge
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Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge
By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025
The combined companies will now operate under the DigitalGuest identity.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Oracle, Radisson and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Oracle, Radisson and more...
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program
By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025
Journey was founded in 2024, helping luxury travelers earn rewards when booking with boutique and independently owned properties.... Read More
Travel industry stakeholders react to Google Chrome, data sharing ruling
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Travel industry stakeholders react to Google Chrome, data sharing ruling
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2025
What does it mean for travel now that Google will be required to share data with rivals?... Read More
Airbnb seems set up for hotel expansion, competition with OTAs
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Airbnb seems set up for hotel expansion, competition with OTAs
By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2025
The short-term rental giant may be gearing up to take on OTAs, but its recent fee structure shift may negatively impact its hosts.... Read More
TBO acquires luxury specialist Classic Vacations for $125M
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TBO acquires luxury specialist Classic Vacations for $125M
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2025
TBO said it planned to pursue acquisitions after its IPO in May 2024.... Read More
Agentic AI and the impending surge of look-to-book ratios
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Agentic AI and the impending surge of look-to-book ratios
By Mark Frary | September 3, 2025
With an increase in L2Bs, travel companies need to be ready to ensure their costs don't balloon.... Read More
Google will have to share data with competitors, U.S. judge rules
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Google will have to share data with competitors, U.S. judge rules
By Morgan Hines | September 2, 2025
Google will not have to sell its Chrome browser but will face new restraints such as a block on exclusive contracts.... Read More
STR company UnderTheDoormat Group raises $7 million
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STR company UnderTheDoormat Group raises $7 million
By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025
The funding will be used for international expansion and to support development of its technology platforms, namely PMS Hospiria and B2B accommodation platform TrustedStays.... Read More
Dubai-based hospitality startup lands $1.8 million
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Dubai-based hospitality startup lands $1.8 million
By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025
Currently operating across several Dubai neighborhoods, Seraya secures long-term leases from property owners and then renovates and furnishes spaces.... Read More
Amex GBT-CWT merger completes
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Amex GBT-CWT merger completes
By Rob Gill - BTN Europe | September 2, 2025
Amex GBT's $540M acquisition of CWT, which was first announced in March 2024, was delayed because of scrutiny from U.K. and U.S. regulators.... Read More
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