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Air France-KLM partners with Amadeus for multi-million investment towards retailing
News / Technology
Air France-KLM partners with Amadeus for multi-million investment towards retailing
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2025
Air France-KLM is the fourth airline partner for Amadeus Nevio after Finnair, Saudia and British Airways.... Read More
Hospitality revenue management provider RoomPriceGenie receives $75M for expansion
News / Startups
Hospitality revenue management provider RoomPriceGenie receives $75M for expansion
By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2025
Along with the funding, RoomPriceGenie announced that Chas Scarantino will become the company's CEO as founder and current CEO Ari Andricopoulos becomes chief strategy officer.... Read More
The future of travel is arriving faster than you think
News / Technology
The future of travel is arriving faster than you think
By Phocuswright Research | February 18, 2025
Phocuswright's latest report, "Travel Innovation and Technology Trends 2025," reveals how the convergence of generative AI and digital ID will change how we search, book and experience travel.... Read More
Is 2025 the year of payments transformation?
Opinion / Technology
Is 2025 the year of payments transformation?
By David Doctor - Outpayce from Amadeus | February 18, 2025
Predictions from Outpayce CEO David Doctor who believes many travel companies will put payments at the top of their priority list in 2025.... Read More
Sonder shares further details on Marriott deal
News / Distribution
Sonder shares further details on Marriott deal
By Chris Davis - BTN | February 14, 2025
Marriott International has agreed to pay the company $15 million as part of a recent licensing deal.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: AirAsia, Mindtrip, Spotnana and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: AirAsia, Mindtrip, Spotnana and more...
By PhocusWire | February 14, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Airbnb to spend up to $250M on new businesses in 2025
News / Online
Airbnb to spend up to $250M on new businesses in 2025
By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2025
Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky and his team stopped short of sharing what those new businesses will be specifically.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2025
Founded in 2021 and based in Mexico City, the company provides a corporate travel platform that includes online booking, expense management and payments.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2025
The company raised $370 million in Series C funding in November, and Fitzpatrick sees huge opportunity for the company to grow, particularly in the independent hotel sector.... Read More
Dertour Group acquires remaining Hotelplan Group brands
News / Online
Dertour Group acquires remaining Hotelplan Group brands
By Morgan Hines | February 12, 2025
Following HomeToGo's acquisition of Interhome, Dertour Group has acquired the remaining Hotelplan Group businesses from Migros.... Read More
Mint House boosts portfolio with acquisition of Locale
News / Online
Mint House boosts portfolio with acquisition of Locale
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2025
The addition of Locale will bring the Mint House portfolio to 22 properties in 13 markets in the United States, which includes several new openings slated for this year.... Read More
Klook lands $100M to expand in Asia and beyond
News / Online
Klook lands $100M to expand in Asia and beyond
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2025
The latest funding for the Asia-based platform comes 14 months after the company raised $210 million in a Series E+ round in December 2023.... Read More
Exoticca receives €25M to expand presence, build out AI technology
News / Technology
Exoticca receives €25M to expand presence, build out AI technology
By Morgan Hines | February 11, 2025
The €25 million comes in the form of a venture debt facility from BBVA Spark, following the company’s recently completed €60 million Series D round which was headed up by Quadrille Capital.... Read More
Young travelers transitioning to AI trip planning in Southeast Asia
News / Technology
Young travelers transitioning to AI trip planning in Southeast Asia
By Phocuswright Research | February 11, 2025
Southeast Asia's booking pathway is online, increasingly mobile and with a high potential to be influenced and/or disrupted by artificial intelligence agents and applications. ... Read More
How AI is impacting travel startups
News / Technology
How AI is impacting travel startups
By Mark Frary | February 11, 2025
Appetite for AI-driven travel startups from savvy investors alongside the potential for costs come down could help level the playing field for new businesses.... Read More
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