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Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow
By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.... Read More
Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
News / Technology
Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
By Matthew Parsons | June 9, 2025
The groundwork for agentic commerce is being done. The question is: How prepared is the travel sector?... Read More
Nezasa acquires tech from AWAI, builds out dynamic packaging offering
News / Technology
Nezasa acquires tech from AWAI, builds out dynamic packaging offering
By Linda Fox | June 6, 2025
The integration will enable Nezasa to create a more comprehensive tool that will help its customers meet the evolving needs of the travel industry.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning
By Abby Crotty | June 6, 2025
Tukio wants to improve transparency and simplify the planning and booking process for African safaris.... Read More
The (yet to be realized) customer benefits of NDC, dynamic pricing, offers and orders
Opinion / Distribution
The (yet to be realized) customer benefits of NDC, dynamic pricing, offers and orders
By Mike McCormick - Travel Again Advisory | June 6, 2025
Mike McCormick, partner at Travel Again Advisory, explores the tangible benefits of NDC for airline customers.... Read More
Iberia launches conversational assistant on ChatGPT
News / Technology
Iberia launches conversational assistant on ChatGPT
By Abby Crotty | June 5, 2025
The new tool can be accessed by searching for "Iberia" or "Iberia GPT" when logged into ChatGPT.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. ... Read More
Does Airbnb’s ‘Services’ take unfair advantage of hosts?
News / Online
Does Airbnb’s ‘Services’ take unfair advantage of hosts?
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025
Industry experts have criticized Airbnb’s plan to allow travelers to book hotel-like services on hosts' properties without compensating those hosts.... Read More
Holidu lands €46M in funding, acquires French rental company Cybevasion
News / Online
Holidu lands €46M in funding, acquires French rental company Cybevasion
By Linda Fox | June 4, 2025
Germany-based vacation rental company Holidu has announced its latest acquisition along with fresh funding to fuel AI development and further expansion.... Read More
From concept to curbside: Zoox and Resorts World's hospitality-driven autonomous mobility
Opinion / Technology
From concept to curbside: Zoox and Resorts World's hospitality-driven autonomous mobility
By Alex Bainbridge, Autoura | June 4, 2025
As Zoox is named the official robotaxi partner of Resorts World Las Vegas, Alex Bainbridge, Autoura founder and CEO, explores the integration of hospitality and mobility.... Read More
Agoda launches AI-powered vacation planner for Indian travelers
News / Technology
Agoda launches AI-powered vacation planner for Indian travelers
By Abby Crotty | June 4, 2025
The travel planner was built with Google's AI technology and is available until June 30 as part of a marketing campaign.... Read More
Cloudbeds CEO on experimenting with AI across the organization
News / Technology
Cloudbeds CEO on experimenting with AI across the organization
By Linda Fox | June 4, 2025
Many travel companies are developing consumer- or partner-facing AI tools, but Cloudbeds is also trying to push the boundaries with the technology internally.... Read More
Juniper Travel Technology acquires event management software provider RezMagic
News / Online
Juniper Travel Technology acquires event management software provider RezMagic
By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025
The acquisition of RezMagic, which offers event management software with a cruises focus, comes as Juniper works to offer comprehensive solutions for the travel sector.  ... Read More
Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive
News / Online
Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive
By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025
HCN, which provides AI-powered, in-room guest engagement solutions, has acquired digital guest experiences platform Crave Interactive.... Read More
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