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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and more...
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Why AI agents fall short in fragmented hospitality tech—And how MCP fixes this
News / Technology
Why AI agents fall short in fragmented hospitality tech—And how MCP fixes this
By Stephan Wiesener - Apaleo | October 10, 2025
Apaleo founder and CTO Stephan Wiesener says MCP is the breakthrough that will turn AI agents from concept into practical, daily operations.... Read More
Startup Stage: SplitStay wants to help solo travelers split accommodations
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: SplitStay wants to help solo travelers split accommodations
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2025
SplitStay is a travel-tech marketplace that helps solo travelers share accommodations in a secure, transparent and cost-effective way.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.... Read More
How should travel companies measure AI success?
News / Technology
How should travel companies measure AI success?
By Mark Frary | October 9, 2025
Travel industry players weigh the value of AI-generated code and the potential pitfalls of revealing associated metrics.... Read More
PassiveBolt, Replyr.ai win People’s Choice Awards at the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
PassiveBolt, Replyr.ai win People’s Choice Awards at the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
By WiT | October 8, 2025
The awards spotlighted two rising stars of travel and technology at WiT Singapore this week.... Read More
AI-powered PMS Boom raises $12.7 million
News / Startups
AI-powered PMS Boom raises $12.7 million
By Abby Crotty | October 8, 2025
The fresh capital will be used for recruitment and to fuel expansion in international markets.... Read More
In-flight digital services provider Immfly acquires Data Clarity
News / Online
In-flight digital services provider Immfly acquires Data Clarity
By Abby Crotty | October 8, 2025
The companies said the strategic partnership will address the disconnected systems and siloed solutions that airlines struggle with.... Read More
Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE
News / Online
Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE
By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025
Service is expected to start with an “inter-emirate corridor” connecting Joby’s planned service in Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah.... Read More
ChatGPT brings apps into chat, starting with Expedia and Booking.com
News / Technology
ChatGPT brings apps into chat, starting with Expedia and Booking.com
By Morgan Hines | October 7, 2025
OpenAI said the system is using Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable ChatGPT to connect to external tools and data.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Eric DeLange of Reddit
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Eric DeLange of Reddit
By Morgan Hines | October 7, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.... Read More
DerbySoft sees new airline distribution path with Global Data Network launch
News / Distribution
DerbySoft sees new airline distribution path with Global Data Network launch
By Linda Fox | October 7, 2025
DerbySoft said the GDN for flights will give airlines more control of their inventory and open up content to travel sellers.... Read More
Reconciling airline retailing and channel innovation: The offer distribution platform
Opinion / Distribution
Reconciling airline retailing and channel innovation: The offer distribution platform
By Sebastien Gibergues | October 7, 2025
Sebastien Gibergues argues that the “offer distribution platform” concept could be the solution to address the limitations of current API-based distribution models.... Read More
Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
News / Online
Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025
According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion.... Read More
Expedia partners with Perplexity for Comet launch
News / Technology
Expedia partners with Perplexity for Comet launch
By Morgan Hines | October 6, 2025
Expedia is offering Silver status in its OneKey loyalty program in exchange for users downloading Comet’s recently launched browser.... Read More
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