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Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy
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Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy
By Cathy Walsh | March 4, 2026
The travel app combines guidebook expertise with interactive maps, local tips and trip-building tools. Read More
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
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Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
By PhocusWire | March 4, 2026
At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.   Read More
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
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Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 3, 2026
The assistant is available to business travelers who don’t have access to Navan through their employers, allowing them to manage their travel plans and address disruptions. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Uber unveils autonomous solutions business
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Uber unveils autonomous solutions business
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Uber Autonomous Solutions is focused on three areas: infrastructure, user experience and fleet operations. Read More
Uber eyes 'multitrillion-dollar opportunity' in AVs
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Uber eyes 'multitrillion-dollar opportunity' in AVs
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2026
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said 2025 was the company's fifth consecutive year of more than 20% annual gross bookings growth. Read More
Canary Technologies picks up mobile hotel key company OpenKey
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Canary Technologies picks up mobile hotel key company OpenKey
By Abby Crotty | February 3, 2026
Canary said the acquisition will increase its coverage to include more door lock models and manufacturers. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Navan, Civitatis and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Navan, Civitatis and more...
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Yipy attracts $1M to scale hotel standards management system
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Yipy attracts $1M to scale hotel standards management system
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2026
Yipy aims to address the challenges of static documents through “a centralized, mobile-first system,” enabling hotels to define a standard, implement across teams and measure performance.  Read More
Startup Stage: Tourseta looks to reduce back-office friction for tours and activities operators
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Startup Stage: Tourseta looks to reduce back-office friction for tours and activities operators
By Abby Crotty | January 13, 2026
The startup was founded in 2023 specifically for multi-day and group travel operators. Read More
Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
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Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026
Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region. Read More
Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
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Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
By Abby Crotty | January 6, 2026
The companies said commercial robotaxi service is expected to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Read More
Inside Latin America’s digital shift in tours, activities and experiences
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Inside Latin America’s digital shift in tours, activities and experiences
By PhocusWire | January 6, 2026
With travelers increasingly booking online and prioritizing memorable activities over traditional products, Latin America presents both enormous opportunity and unique complexity.  Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
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Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026
Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More
Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London
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Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London
By Abby Crotty | December 22, 2025
Lyft and Uber announced separate partnerships with Beijing-based Baidu over the summer. Read More