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Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
News / Online
Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
By Mark Frary | March 3, 2026
The sector has been active in recent years, with players like BlaBlarCar, Flix, Rome2Rio and Travelier all making moves to adapt to a changing market.... Read More
Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future
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Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future
By WiT | March 2, 2026
In this sneak peek of the new Indonesia Explored report, WiT is diving into how local OTAs are not just defending their home turf but are eyeing regional dominance.... Read More
Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset
Opinion / Technology
Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset
By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport.com | March 2, 2026
HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander challenges industry concerns about AI's effect on applications, outlining what sets hotel software apart.... Read More
Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel
News / Startups
Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel
By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026
Blockchain startup Chain4Travel was previously named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025.... Read More
Holidu acquires German vacation rental platform Bestfewo.de
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Holidu acquires German vacation rental platform Bestfewo.de
By Abby Crotty | February 27, 2026
The deal marks Holidu's thirteenth acquisition and expands its customer base in Germany.... Read More
Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
News / Distribution
Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026
Revenue for the air IT solutions business increased 6.4% to €2.3 billion in 2025 while the hospitality solutions business saw revenue increase 6% to €1 billion.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
News / Technology
Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026
Skyscanner joins Hyatt, Accor, MakeMyTrip, Expedia, Booking.com and others in launching its ChatGPT app.... Read More
OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
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OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026
Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year.... Read More
Affiliate monetization platform Stay22 lands $122M
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Affiliate monetization platform Stay22 lands $122M
By Abby Crotty | February 26, 2026
The company said the fresh capital will be used for global expansion and for platform and team growth.... Read More
Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
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Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026
The company increased net revenue in Q4 2025 by 21% to $2.2 billion, attributed to travel demand. For the full year, net revenue increased to almost $9 billion.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Teresa Mackintosh of Aven Hospitality
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Teresa Mackintosh of Aven Hospitality
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026
Aven Hospitality's Teresa Mackintosh discusses the company's priorities, industry challenges and balancing investor and hotelier needs.... Read More
S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs
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S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs
By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026
HotelHub brings the group's portfolio to eight corporate travel brands.... Read More
Accessible tourism platform Wheel the World closes $11M Series A round
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Accessible tourism platform Wheel the World closes $11M Series A round
By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026
The round includes $3.5 million in fresh capital.... Read More
Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink
News / Technology
Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Amadeus said the acquisition will help it scale its AI efforts, and it plans to add SkyLink's conversational technology to its existing tools.... Read More
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