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HomeToGo launches AI Filter
News / Technology
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The tool is in beta testing for select users in the United States and Germany with a wider release dependent on the results of the trial.... Read More
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
News / Technology
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The platform has four modules that provide DMOs, OTAs and hospitality tech companies with insights on pricing, occupancy and demand.... Read More
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
News / Online
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
On the heels of March layoffs, Expedia Group is restructuring certain parts of its organization, making “difficult but necessary” decisions.... Read More
Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion
News / Technology
Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2025
The hospitality solutions business grew out of Sabre’s purchase of SynXis in 2005, and it has been building out retailing capabilities for hotels in recent years.... Read More
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
News / Distribution
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025
Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand.... Read More
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
News / Technology
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more.... Read More
Startup Stage: SuiteOp wants to help STRs and hotels automate operations
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: SuiteOp wants to help STRs and hotels automate operations
By Abby Crotty | April 28, 2025
Guest operations platform SuiteOp is "laser focused" on its goal of turning manual processes into "100% automation."... Read More
Technology’s role in furthering sustainable travel, economic inclusion
Opinion / Technology
Technology’s role in furthering sustainable travel, economic inclusion
By Ragnar Fjölnisson, Kaptio | April 28, 2025
Ragnar Fjölnisson, co-founder and chief product officer of Kaptio, explains why technology’s role in sustainable travel is more important than ever.... Read More
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
News / Technology
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for airline staff.... Read More
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
News / Online
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2025
Travelers are showing a heightened awareness of their impact on destinations and factoring in the potential for overcrowding, according to Booking.com's latest report on travel and sustainability. ... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
News / Technology
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be altered by artificial intelligence, though exactly how remains to be seen.... Read More
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
News / Startups
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry for good."... Read More
Rapid Fire with Florent Bannwarth of BlaBlaCar
News / Technology
Rapid Fire with Florent Bannwarth of BlaBlaCar
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
BlaBlaCar's Florent Bannwarth shares how the company is using AI to connect drivers with potential passengers to increase carpooling opportunities as well as the wider opportunity for the industry.... Read More
How content creators help travel brands recruit new hires
News / Online
How content creators help travel brands recruit new hires
By Matthew Parsons | April 24, 2025
Travel brands are using social media to recruit staff, but industry experts say that retaining talent is just as important as attracting it.... Read More
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