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Indonesia deploys biometric corridor at airports

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2025

The initiative is part of the Indonesian government’s “All Indonesia” digital transformation program aiming to improve the entry process for international travelers.... Read More

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Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025

The OTA said inbound travel bookings increased 100% in Q3 compared with the same period in 2024.... Read More

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Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com

By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025

The payment option is available when paying for Booking.com accommodations, and the companies plan to expand to flights and cars.... Read More

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Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode

By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025

The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott and other industry players.... Read More

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A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025

AI-focused launches and partnerships have been a weekly, sometimes daily, feature of travel tech news in 2025—and the pace is unlikely to let up.... Read More

News / Startups

Hotel operating platform MAIC secures €1M for international expansion

By Abby Crotty | November 14, 2025

The funding round was led by Expon Capital with participation from LBAN and other private investors.... Read More

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AI event planning platform BoomPop lands $25M

By Abby Crotty | November 14, 2025

The funding round includes an additional $16 million of debt and credit via Silicon Valley Bank. ... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2025

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. ... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Mapping the data journey through pilots, co-pilots, autopilots and AI pilots

By Ali Beklen - HotelRunner | November 14, 2025

Ali Beklen, founder and managing partner or HotelRunner, believes travel businesses need an AI pilot due to two new data concepts.... Read More

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Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information

By Abby Crotty | November 13, 2025

Travelers can store information from their U.S. passport in their iPhone or Apple Watch and present it for identity verification at airport security.... Read More

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HomeToGo says Interhome integration on track

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2025

The company has already launched the Interhome B2C channel on the group’s technology platform.... Read More

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Amex GBT to unveil upgraded Egencia with agentic search

By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | November 13, 2025

Amex GBT's total transaction value increased 23% year over year to $9.5 billion. Excluding CWT, the increase was 9%.... Read More

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AI at sea: How cruise lines are turning generative tech into practical tools

By Marisa Garcia | November 13, 2025

Cruise lines are increasing AI use, exploring marketing automation, guest personalization and data integration.... Read More

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Priceline CEO Brett Keller to step down

By Abby Crotty | November 12, 2025

Priceline CCO Brigit Zimmerman will succeed Keller, effective January 1, 2026.... Read More

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Tracking the airline journey from data silos to AI insights

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2025

Airline executives shared insights during a session on how data and AI are reshaping airline operations at the recent World Aviation Festival.... Read More

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