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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
What products need development, according to Expedia Group
News / Technology
What products need development, according to Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | June 24, 2025
Shilpa Ranganathan, chief product officer of Expedia Group, said there are three areas that could benefit from more development, product-wise.... Read More
Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control
News / Distribution
Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control
By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2025
There's been a “channel shift” back to the OTAs and other digital avenues, but hotels are starting to lose control of their rates.... Read More
Travel industry veteran Alex Zoghlin appointed CEO of Duetto
News / Online
Travel industry veteran Alex Zoghlin appointed CEO of Duetto
By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025
David Woolenberg is stepping down as CEO of Duetto, with Alex Zoghlin appointed to the role, effective immediately.... Read More
Navan files for confidential listing in the United States
News / Distribution
Navan files for confidential listing in the United States
By Michael B. Baker | June 23, 2025
Navan, formerly TripActions, reportedly filed for a confidential IPO just under three years ago but declined to comment on specifics at the time.... Read More
Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in
News / Online
Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in
By Abby Crotty | June 23, 2025
The block deal went through on June 19, with the Schroder Fund acquiring a significant stake from Elevation Capital.... Read More
Startup Stage: Whereo helps hotels drive revenue from experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Whereo helps hotels drive revenue from experiences
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025
Newly launched aggregator Whereo helps travelers discover hotels' unique offers and experiences.... Read More
MakeMyTrip raises $2.6B to buy back stake from Trip.com Group
News / Online
MakeMyTrip raises $2.6B to buy back stake from Trip.com Group
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025
Trip.com Group, then Ctrip, initially invested in MakeMyTrip in early 2016 and then upped its stake three years later.... Read More
European traveler mindset in 2025: Simplicity, search and social influence
News / Online
European traveler mindset in 2025: Simplicity, search and social influence
By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2025
For travel companies, digital infrastructure matters more than ever, but travelers are still grounded in pragmatic behaviors.... Read More
Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
News / Technology
Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025
The list of cyber threats to travel brands such as phishing, credential stuffing and nation state attacks is growing as artificial intelligence advances.... Read More
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