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Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
News / Online
Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2025
Wall Street and travel industry analysts weigh in on how factors such as trade wars, economic woes and travel warnings could impact consumers' desire to travel.... Read More
Bolt introduces flight tracking for airport pickup
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Bolt introduces flight tracking for airport pickup
By Morgan Hines | March 26, 2025
Bolt has added the capability for users to input their flight details so airport pickups can be automatically adjusted if arrival times change.... Read More
Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
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Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | March 26, 2025
For Schubert Lou, chief operating officer at Trip.com, 2025 marks a defining moment for the travel industry, given the full return of Asia and AI acceleration.... Read More
A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
News / Startups
A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
By Matthew Parsons | March 26, 2025
Hospitality brands are addressing the shifting post-pandemic landscape and what it means for digital nomads and remote workers.... Read More
Perplexity partners with Selfbook, Tripadvisor to offer hotel booking
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Perplexity partners with Selfbook, Tripadvisor to offer hotel booking
By Morgan Hines | March 25, 2025
Users can make a natural language query for hotels with Perplexity, and the platform can then surface relevant, bookable properties based on Selfbook data and reviews from Tripadvisor.... Read More
InteleTravel acquires event ticketing platform Tickitto
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InteleTravel acquires event ticketing platform Tickitto
By Abby Crotty | March 25, 2025
InteleTravel said one in 10 travel bookings are related to a live event, concert or sporting event, and this acquisition will enable its network of 130,000 advisors to take advantage of this trend.... Read More
3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism
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3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism
By Marisa Garcia | March 25, 2025
From sustainability in Jackson Hole to digital engagement in New York City and business empowerment in the Isle of Man, AI is creating new strategies and new opportunities for destinations.... Read More
Gaiarooms raises €10M to continue growing its tech-enabled property portfolio
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Gaiarooms raises €10M to continue growing its tech-enabled property portfolio
By Abby Crotty | March 24, 2025
Gaiarooms currently operates in eight Spanish cities with more than 900 units and plans to grow to 4,000 rooms by 2028.... Read More
Bolt acquires Denmark’s electric ride-hailing service Viggo
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Bolt acquires Denmark’s electric ride-hailing service Viggo
By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025
Bolt, which was founded in 2013 and operates in 600 cities in 50 countries, already has a presence in Denmark with its e-bike rentals in Copenhagen.... Read More
Short-term rentals segment: Living on an arc of its own
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Short-term rentals segment: Living on an arc of its own
By Phocuswright Research | March 24, 2025
Phocuswright's latest research report explores how operators are faring as the market inches toward its new normal.... Read More
IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
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IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025
IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency.... Read More
How hospitality operators can combat payment fraud
Opinion / Online
How hospitality operators can combat payment fraud
By Andrew Buttigieg - RMS | March 24, 2025
Andrew Buttigieg, chief technology officer at RMS, discusses how hospitality operators can ensure safer bookings amid a rise in fraud attempts.... Read More
European regulator finds Google not compliant with DMA
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European regulator finds Google not compliant with DMA
By Linda Fox | March 21, 2025
The European Commission has said Google-parent Alphabet “self-preferences its own services” following and investigation and feedback from third parties.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: DerbySoft, Ixigo, UATP, Veltra and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: DerbySoft, Ixigo, UATP, Veltra and more...
By PhocusWire | March 21, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
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How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2025
Helping destinations deal with crowds and encouraing consumers to explore lesser-known locations is a shared responsibility across the travel industry between travelers, brands and local authorities, executives say.... Read More
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