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CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2025
IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies, focusing on areas like retailing, passenger services, distribution and loyalty.... Read More
Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M
News / Startups
Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
Venture capitalist Steve Singh and Bungalow Capital co-led funding for Juno, which was developed by Pana founders Devon Tivona and Sam Felsenthal.... Read More
Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
News / Startups
Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
Unravel's shoppable video feed uses personalized algorithms to make travel recommendations.... Read More
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
News / Online
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
According to Arival's recent survey, 65% of travelers say experiences play a significant role in deciding where to go.... Read More
Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
News / Distribution
Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2025
While the majority of airlines agree that retailing is important, there are a few key reasons why they're hesitant to move forward.... Read More
AI property management platform Jurny receives “substantial” investment
News / Startups
AI property management platform Jurny receives “substantial” investment
By Morgan Hines | April 1, 2025
The deal brings the startup’s total funding to $16 million and includes the deployment of Jurny’s platform to hotels managed by property management company AD1 Global.... Read More
AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
News / Technology
AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
By Abby Crotty | April 1, 2025
A new report from Serko and Sabre surveyed 300 travel managers from U.S. organizations to evaluate the current state of artificial intelligence in the corporate travel sector.... Read More
Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
News / Online
Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
By Matthew Parsons | April 1, 2025
OTAs are at risk, as Google appears to be shaking up tours and activities listings, experts warn.... Read More
Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support
News / Online
Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support
By Abby Crotty | March 31, 2025
New data from Travalyst highlighted industry leaders' interest in sustainability, as well as their thoughts on challenges and what may strengthen efforts.... Read More
Homelike shuts down after 10 years in long-stay business
News / Online
Homelike shuts down after 10 years in long-stay business
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2025
Homelike announced $14 million in funding in 2018 and subsequently launched in the Netherlands, Spain and the United States.... Read More
OTAs lead in superapp innovation as India’s travel market reaches new heights
News / Online
OTAs lead in superapp innovation as India’s travel market reaches new heights
By Phocuswright Research | March 31, 2025
India's online travel market is driven by OTAs, which represented 55% of total online gross bookings in 2024, while suppliers' own digital channels made up the remaining 45%.... Read More
The never-ending growth of flight search traffic: From travel agents to AI operators
Opinion / Technology
The never-ending growth of flight search traffic: From travel agents to AI operators
By Sebastien Gibergues | March 31, 2025
Sebastien Gibergues, an independent travel consult and former Amadeus executive, details the exponential growth of flight search transactions.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
By PhocusWire | March 28, 2025
 Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.  ... Read More
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
News / Startups
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
By Abby Crotty | March 28, 2025
As the quarter comes to a close, we review funding rounds and M&A activity—and learn what travel executives believe is on the horizon for the rest of the year.... Read More
Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
News / Online
Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
By Abby Crotty | March 27, 2025
Users will soon be able to use a new price tracking feature for hotels via Google Search and turn on a new "screenshots" feature in Google Maps.... Read More
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