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Rapid Fire with Nicolas Martiquet of Amadeus
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Nicolas Martiquet of Amadeus
By Morgan Hines | May 22, 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
4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel
Opinion / Technology
4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel
By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2025
Mario Gavira outlines future scenarios amid the evolution of agentic AI in travel—and provides key recommendations for how OTAs can respond.... Read More
Travaras raises $1.54M in pre-seed funding
News / Startups
Travaras raises $1.54M in pre-seed funding
By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2025
Startup Travaras seeks to make sustainable and regenerative travel "the norm, not the exception.”... Read More
Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO
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Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO
By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2025
Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, looks back on her first year in the role in an interview with PhocusWire.... Read More
28% of travel managers considering switching TMCs
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28% of travel managers considering switching TMCs
By Abby Crotty | May 20, 2025
Travel managers cited issues such as inconsistent service and poor tech functionality in a survey conducted in March by GBTA, Direct Travel, Spotnana and Troop Travel.... Read More
Amadeus acquires travel intelligence company ForwardKeys
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Amadeus acquires travel intelligence company ForwardKeys
By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2025
Amadeus will share more information regarding the acquisition “in due course,” a spokesperson said. ... Read More
Fly Fairly acquires travel discovery engine LFG
News / Startups
Fly Fairly acquires travel discovery engine LFG
By Abby Crotty | May 20, 2025
Fly Fairly said the acquisition supports its mission to become the "most flexible" online travel agency.... Read More
Apartment network Landing receives $180M
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Apartment network Landing receives $180M
By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2025
The debt financing will support adoption of the company’s flexible stay program for multifamily accommodations. ... Read More
Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%
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Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2025
Trip.com Group said South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are some of the fastest growing source markets as it reported Q1 2025 earnings. ... Read More
Travel’s persistent cybersecurity problem, and why it could get worse
News / Online
Travel’s persistent cybersecurity problem, and why it could get worse
By Matthew Parsons | May 20, 2025
Rapid advances in travel technology and distribution are emboldening hackers and leading to more sophisticated attacks.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Gareth Matthews of Dida
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Rapid Fire with Gareth Matthews of Dida
By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe 2025, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.... Read More
Former Expedia Group CFO Eric Hart returns to lead strategy, business development
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Former Expedia Group CFO Eric Hart returns to lead strategy, business development
By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2025
Hart left Expedia Group in 2022 after 13 years in various roles, including as chief financial officer and chief strategy officer.... Read More
Experiences can increase hotel RevPAR by 55%
News / Distribution
Experiences can increase hotel RevPAR by 55%
By Abby Crotty | May 19, 2025
Turneo, an e-commerce platform for hotels, evaluated publicly available data from 136,000 hotels worldwide.... Read More
Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers
By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2025
VanityPass is working to revolutionize the travel perks that often come as part of a credit card loyalty program.... Read More
Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?
News / Distribution
Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?
By Abby Crotty | May 19, 2025
Guests are looking for more from their vacations—what will it take for the STR sector to fully embrace alternative revenue streams?... Read More
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