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B2B hotel platform HBX Group to raise €725M through IPO
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B2B hotel platform HBX Group to raise €725M through IPO
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2025
HBX Group was founded in Spain in 2001 as B2B bedbank Hotelbeds.... Read More
Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
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Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2025
Artificial intelligence has enjoyed a steady buzz of attention over the last few years and whether the hype has matched reality has been up for discussion.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko and more
By PhocusWire | January 17, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.... Read More
With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?
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With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?
By Morgan Hines | January 16, 2025
Travel brands including Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, United Airlines, Hilton, Kayak and more use TikTok as part of their marketing strategies.... Read More
Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
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Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2025
A study from Canary Technologies reveals that 73% of hoteliers believe AI will have a significant or transformative impact on the sector.... Read More
Superlogic - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
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Superlogic - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2025
Superlogic provides a platform that helps brands bring global music, sports, dining and cultural experiences to consumers with the click of a button.... Read More
Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI
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Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI
By Morgan Hines | January 16, 2025
Technology including artificial intelligence, new players and other innovations are shaking up travel marketing.... Read More
Purple Elephant Ventures raises $4.5M to build travel technology in Africa
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Purple Elephant Ventures raises $4.5M to build travel technology in Africa
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025
Purple Elephant Ventures aims to make Africa a leading player in regenerative tourism, focused on creating a travel sector that is sustainable and inclusive through “cutting-edge” technology.... Read More
Mondee plans future following Nasdaq delisting
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Mondee plans future following Nasdaq delisting
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2025
Mondee has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings and plans to sell its assets to a newly formed entity with founder Prasad Gundumogula taking up the CEO reins again.... Read More
Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
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Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025
Some claim India’s trajectory looks similar to China’s path a dozen or so years ago in terms of discretionary spending.... Read More
U.K. regulator to investigate Google’s search dominance
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U.K. regulator to investigate Google’s search dominance
By Morgan Hines | January 14, 2025
The organization will look into how Google’s position is impacting businesses such as advertisers, the media and alternate search engines and also the effect on consumers. ... Read More
Paxport invests in PnrGo to access passenger data capabilities
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Paxport invests in PnrGo to access passenger data capabilities
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2025
Paxport will be able to leverage PnrGo’s network and data management and compliance tools through the acquisition.... Read More
10 travel insights that should be on your radar in 2025
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10 travel insights that should be on your radar in 2025
By Phocuswright Research | January 14, 2025
Featuring highlights by segment, channel, consumer behavior metrics and more, this report equips travel industry stakeholders with the key data and trends needed to navigate the evolving travel landscape.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Steve Schwab of Casago
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CEO Spotlight: Steve Schwab of Casago
By Matthew Parsons | January 14, 2025
Steve Schwab, CEO of vacation rental management company Casago, which recently announced plans to acquire Vacasa, discusses the company's growth plans and priorities.... Read More
Juniper Group continues travel tech rollup with InteRES acquisition
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Juniper Group continues travel tech rollup with InteRES acquisition
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2025
The acquisition of InteRES is the third for Juniper Group in the past 12 months.... Read More
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