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Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.
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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.
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During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube discussed the intersection of travel and social media.
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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.
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GuestOS provides AI teammates for hospitality, tourism and events, creating simpler, more reliable ways for people to connect.
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AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps.
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October 31, 2025
India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October.
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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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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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Grab has partnered with five service apps that are now available on Grab's app in Singapore and Malaysia.
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