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CRM platform Tern acquires travel advisor services provider Lucia

By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025

Lucia’s team will become part of Tern, with Grace Van Hollebeke, founder and CEO of Lucia, becoming the company's head of marketing and services.... Read More

News / Startups

Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2025

Nine travel tech startups will now travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore in October.... Read More

News / Technology

Speakspots launches white-label AI agent

By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025

The AI agent, which marks Speakspots' B2B entry, should help hotels automate guest communications and drive incremental revenue. ... Read More

News / Online

TourRadar launches Moments feature enabling bookings from photos and reels

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025

With the launch of Moments, TourRadar is aiming to close the gap between finding inspiration on social platforms and booking.... Read More

News / Technology

How AI is quietly transforming the vacation rental industry

By Matthew Parsons | June 11, 2025

The vacation rental sector is working to optimize AI while also preparing for the next wave of innovation.... Read More

News / Startups

Travel eSIM provider Kolet attracts investment from Expedia, Apple vets

By Abby Crotty | June 10, 2025

The funding will be used to enhance Kolet's mobile app, simplify eSIM installation for first-time users and hire additional team members.... Read More

Opinion / Online

The future is hybrid: Navigating the ‘length of stay’ challenge in STRs

By Shay Many - Guesty | June 10, 2025

Shay Many, senior director of product management at Guesty, highlights the need for a hybrid approach to LOS pricing.... Read More

News / Online

Generational spending patterns reveal strategic insights for travel brands

By Phocuswright Research | June 10, 2025

Phocuswright’s U.S. Traveler Trends 2025 report reveals clear generational distinctions that matter for marketers and strategists alike. ... Read More

News / Technology

The top investors in travel tech in 2025

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2025

For the third consecutive year, PhocusWire has tracked the top investors in travel tech as a barometer of the ecosystem's health and a gauge of market sentiment.... Read More

News / Technology

Global study finds majority of travelers ready for AI to book trips

By Abby Crotty | June 9, 2025

Accenture's survey of 18,000 consumers in 14 countries found that 80% of travelers are now using generative AI tools and most would trust agents to plan and book trips. ... Read More

News / Technology

Flying into the future: Willie Walsh calls for tech-first thinking at IATA AGM

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 9, 2025

IATA director general Willie Walsh addressed the future of air travel and the crucial role of technology.... Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow

By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.... Read More

News / Technology

Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce

By Matthew Parsons | June 9, 2025

The groundwork for agentic commerce is being done. The question is: How prepared is the travel sector?... Read More

News / Technology

Nezasa acquires tech from AWAI, builds out dynamic packaging offering

By Linda Fox | June 6, 2025

The integration will enable Nezasa to create a more comprehensive tool that will help its customers meet the evolving needs of the travel industry.... Read More