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AI at sea: How cruise lines are turning generative tech into practical tools
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November 13, 2025
Cruise lines are increasing AI use, exploring marketing automation, guest personalization and data integration.
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What’s next for hospitality? 3 game-changing trends for 2026
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Three powerful forces—smarter technology, personalization and wellness and the growing influence of local events—are reshaping how hotels operate and connect with guests, and the implications should be...
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PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in travel, hospitality and tourism.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Arcube
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November 10, 2025
Arcube is a travel technology company that helps airlines unlock new revenue by aggregating ancillary suppliers, from lounges and eSIMs to car hire and insurance, into a single integration.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HeyMax
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November 10, 2025
HeyMax turns everyday spend into aspirational travel by rewarding extra miles on everyday transactions.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: VanityPass
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November 10, 2025
VanityPass is taking a new approach to loyalty and travel rewards through its AI loyalty intelligence engine, which is built to deliver personalization at scale.
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Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
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November 6, 2025
When asked about Expedia Group’s strategic approach to its OpenAI partnership, CEO Ariane Gorin said the company has two main priorities.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
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Anchored in assurance: The revenue, loyalty and guest experience case for travel insurance partnerships
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October 30, 2025
Explore how cruise lines use tailored travel protection to enhance customer confidence, loyalty and revenue in a booming market.
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Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
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October 30, 2025
Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base.
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Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook
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October 28, 2025
The travel and hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, and Gen Z is quickly reshaping what the online travel journey looks like.
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Banks and airlines continue battle over consumer loyalty
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October 24, 2025
A new report from consulting firm IdeaWorksCompany highlighted strengths and weaknesses of both entities, but banks maintain an edge.
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The hidden revenue hack hotels are using to end the year strong
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October 23, 2025
Gift cards and experience vouchers are turning recipients into loyal guests and driving high-margin revenue through the holiday season and beyond.
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Grab introduces third-party partner apps
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October 22, 2025
Grab has partnered with five service apps that are now available on Grab's app in Singapore and Malaysia.
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