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Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
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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
OTAs lead in superapp innovation as India’s travel market reaches new heights
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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
Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
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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
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
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
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
Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements
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Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements
By Morgan Hines | March 20, 2025
A report from Amadeus Hospitality delves into business travelers’ technology interests, booking patterns and preferences around sharing data. Read More
Spain-based tech-enabled campsite operator HolaCamp raises €10M
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Spain-based tech-enabled campsite operator HolaCamp raises €10M
By Abby Crotty | March 19, 2025
HolaCamp, which currently offers offers glamping experiences in Spain and Portugal, said it will use the funding to drive growth and further development of its technology. Read More
Concur to get generative AI assistant from SAP
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Concur to get generative AI assistant from SAP
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2025
SAP Concur also revealed it has expanded its partnership with American Express to launch real-time authorization data capability, alongside a number of other announcements. Read More
New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions
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New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions
By Marisa Garcia | March 19, 2025
As the European Union prepares to widely roll out digital identity wallets, experts say hotels should act now to adopt these solutions to smooth guest experiences. Read More
Lufthansa's AI assistant Swifty pilots with SWISS, plots next steps
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Lufthansa's AI assistant Swifty pilots with SWISS, plots next steps
By Linda Fox | March 18, 2025
The pilot offers website users the option to book their flight using AI alongside traditional search. Read More
Tripadvisor brings in Booking.com veteran as president of Viator
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Tripadvisor brings in Booking.com veteran as president of Viator
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2025
Almost a year since Ben Drew stepped down, Tripadvisor Group is bringing in former Booking.com executive Pepijn Rijvers to lead Viator's next phase of growth. Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch
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AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch
By Morgan Hines | March 12, 2025
In a post addressed to creators and travelers Monday, Thatch said its content has migrated to Mindtrip. Read More
Trip.com Group, WTTC provide glimpse of future technology game changers
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Trip.com Group, WTTC provide glimpse of future technology game changers
By Linda Fox | March 5, 2025
The Trip.com Group/WTTC study is divided into four trend areas-digital technologies, financial technologies, future of mobility and breakthrough innovations- and evaluates why the trends are important... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
By PhocusWire | February 28, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
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