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Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
News / Technology
Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2025
Aviation executives from Lufthansa Group and OAG addressed data fragmentation, as well as risk and opportunities for AI during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025.... Read More
Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
News / Online
Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
By Abby Crotty | June 27, 2025
Inspirato and Buyerlink will combine to form One Planet Platforms, with the Inspirato brand continuing to operate as the new entity's premier luxury travel division.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Travello acquired by U.S.-based travel tech provider TWAI
News / Online
Travello acquired by U.S.-based travel tech provider TWAI
By Abby Crotty | June 27, 2025
Travello founder and CEO Ryan Hanly said that the acquisition will help the company scale its tours and activity platform globally.... Read More
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
Opinion / Technology
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - T2Impact | June 27, 2025
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal of tech consultancy T2Impact, delves into the challenges of integrating AI with legacy infrastructures.... Read More
Sonder co-founder departs amid completion of Marriott deal
News / Distribution
Sonder co-founder departs amid completion of Marriott deal
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2025
Francis Davidson co-founded Sonder in 2014 and led it through the pandemic years, an IPO in 2022 and a licensing deal with Marriott.... Read More
Chatlyn lands €8M to improve hotel-guest communication
News / Technology
Chatlyn lands €8M to improve hotel-guest communication
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2025
The guest communication specialist plans to use the funds for geographic expansion, recruitment and to drive product innovation.... Read More
How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms
News / Technology
How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms
By Linda Fox & Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025
Cloudbeds' study delves into how hotels appear in AI search results.  ... Read More
RMS company Revenue Analytics acquires Climber
News / Online
RMS company Revenue Analytics acquires Climber
By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025
Revenue Analytics is investing in global expansion with its acquisition of Climber, which serves boutique, regional and independent hotel chains in the Americas and Europe.... Read More
Lighthouse introduces Connect AI solution for hotels
News / Technology
Lighthouse introduces Connect AI solution for hotels
By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025
Lighthouse's new solution, Connect AI, bridges the gap between hotel brands and AI chat interfaces.... Read More
How a ferry company thinks about AI trip planning
News / Technology
How a ferry company thinks about AI trip planning
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025
Stena Line Travel and Retail Group CEO Jari Virtanen opens up about the company AI trip planning solution that was born on the back of modular technology.  ... Read More
Online travel veterans on travel technology evolution and what's next
News / Online
Online travel veterans on travel technology evolution and what's next
By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025
In a special session at Phocuswright Europe, online travel vets Mauricio Prieto and Gillian Tans shared their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it's headed amid the age of AI.... Read More
AI trip planning platform Mindtrip launches mobile app
News / Technology
AI trip planning platform Mindtrip launches mobile app
By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2025
Mindtrip's app is intended to act as a “on-trip companion” for travelers, generating recommendations tailored to user preferences and location.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2025 Launch Innovator interview: Maya
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2025 Launch Innovator interview: Maya
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2025
Maya, an AI agent built to support travel companies' teams, can chat in more than 100 languages.... Read More
Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity
News / Technology
Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity
By Abby Crotty | June 25, 2025
According to Nick Price, co-chair of DIF Hospitality & Travel Special Interest Group, the current travel experience is too difficult to manage.... Read More
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