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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Clear, United Airlines and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Clear, United Airlines and more...
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
What the travel industry learned from the EUDI Wallet pilot
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What the travel industry learned from the EUDI Wallet pilot
By Marisa Garcia | December 9, 2025
Digital ID adoption can simplify the traveler journey and reduce travel service providers' workload, but gaps in standards remain. Read More
How VPNs create exceptional guest experiences and generate new revenue
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How VPNs create exceptional guest experiences and generate new revenue
By Norton | November 20, 2025
VPN technology can address key security pain points for travelers, helps improve the guest experience and can provide significant business benefits for the hospitality industry. Read More
How social search is influencing the future of travel
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How social search is influencing the future of travel
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube discussed the intersection of travel and social media. Read More
Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
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Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2025
Mindtrip for Hotels gives guests tailored recommendations ahead of their stay. Read More
Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information
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Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information
By Abby Crotty | November 13, 2025
Travelers can store information from their U.S. passport in their iPhone or Apple Watch and present it for identity verification at airport security. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: GuestOS
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: GuestOS
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
GuestOS provides AI teammates for hospitality, tourism and events, creating simpler, more reliable ways for people to connect. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2025
AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps. Read More
2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
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2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
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Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2025
Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base. Read More
Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook
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Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook
By AB Tasty | October 28, 2025
The travel and hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, and Gen Z is quickly reshaping what the online travel journey looks like.  Read More
Grab introduces third-party partner apps
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Grab introduces third-party partner apps
By Abby Crotty | October 22, 2025
Grab has partnered with five service apps that are now available on Grab's app in Singapore and Malaysia. Read More
Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities
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Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities
By Abby Crotty | October 21, 2025
Guests can now interact with other travelers they meet on experiences, while hosts can set new cancellation policies and access price tips. Read More