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Accor's tech chief on experiences, shifting mindset and system fragmentation

By Linda Fox | July 16, 2025

Accor's chief commercial, digital and technology officer Alix Boulnois shared her thoughts on the group's digital transformation during an interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025.... Read More

News / Online

Uber, Baidu partner to deploy robotaxis globally

By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2025

The first deployment of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles are anticipated to launch on Uber in Asia and the Middle East later this year.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Instagram's Google integration: A game changer for travel marketing

By Mario Gavira | July 15, 2025

Mario Gavira discusses Instagram's Google integration, calling the implications "profound" amid the visual storytelling era.... Read More

News / Online

Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine

By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2025

Rydoo and Semine are developing a solution that provides finance teams with end-to-end visibility, real-time insights, built-in control and smoother integrations.... Read More

News / Technology

Delta encouraged by early results of AI pricing with Fetcherr

By Linda Fox | July 14, 2025

Delta said during an investor day back in November that it had deployed the Fetcherr technology across 1% of its domestic network.... Read More

News / Online

The evolution of digital payments and fintech in India

By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2025

Check out a preview of Phocuswright's "Fintech and the Indian Online Travel Landscape" report. ... Read More

News / Technology

Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents

By Abby Crotty | July 14, 2025

During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital identity wallets and how AI will come into play.... Read More

News / Technology

AiOla lands investment from United Airlines for voice AI tools

By Linda Fox | July 11, 2025

United Airlines is exploring various use cases with aiOla's voice and conversational AI.... Read More

News / Technology

European hotels show interest in AI but gaps remain

By Abby Crotty | July 11, 2025

A survey of over 1,500 European hotels confirmed there is interest in AI, but uptake is stalled by practical challenges.... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...

By PhocusWire | July 11, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More

News / Technology

Keeping an eye on the long-tail of luxury travel

By Linda Fox | July 11, 2025

"Aspiring" luxury travelers, who make up 35% of the luxury market, are the segment to watch according to COMO Hotels.... Read More

News / Technology

How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery

By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2025

At Phocuswright Europe, Judith Eyck of HolidayPirates and Adrian Villabruna of Videreo discussed how social media and AI may work together during the travel planning process.... Read More

News / Online

International travel eSIM provider Airalo raises $220M

By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025

The $220 million investment puts Airalo’s valuation at $1 billion, with the company claiming unicorn status.... Read More

News / Startups

IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2025

IndiGo Ventures is backing startups in aviation and related businesses including sustainability and digital solutions as well as advanced air mobility solutions and consumer facing travel platforms.... Read More