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Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
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Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025
The test focused on self-service check-in as well as bag drop, security services and boarding. Read More
Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform
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Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025
Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host ecosystem” to monetize services for hosts. Read More
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
By Zartico | September 9, 2025
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical insights to help travel marketing executives protect market share, stay relevant and prepare for... Read More
Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge
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Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge
By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025
The combined companies will now operate under the DigitalGuest identity. Read More
Have TikTok and Booking.com just ‘nuked’ the travel funnel?
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Have TikTok and Booking.com just ‘nuked’ the travel funnel?
By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2025
Select U.S. users can now book hotel rooms through Booking.com directly on TikTok—and the platform has also launched TikTokGO for creators to earn travel commissions. Read More
Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
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Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2025
Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end merchandising and marketing. Read More
Google expands AI Mode to 180 new countries and territories, adds features
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Google expands AI Mode to 180 new countries and territories, adds features
By Abby Crotty | August 22, 2025
One of the new features include enhanced options for finding restaurant reservations, local appointments and event tickets. Read More
Social commerce is the future: 5 strategies to help travel brands adapt
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Social commerce is the future: 5 strategies to help travel brands adapt
By David Armstrong - HolidayPirates Group | August 18, 2025
According to David Armstrong, CEO and co-founder of HolidayPirates Group, the future of e-commerce is scroll-first, not search-first. Why is travel unprepared? Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...
By PhocusWire | August 15, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
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Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
During an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, panelists also touched on products they’re working on, B2B travel tech trends and fraud in Africa.   Read More
Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
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Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
By Morgan Hines | August 13, 2025
The loyalty program will reward users who engage most with Tripadvisor’s app as the company seeks to boost use and improve relationships with travelers. Read More
Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
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Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2025
Gen Z is adventurous and spontaneous, and their travel booking preferences reflect these preferences. Read More
Keys to converting travel insights to impact
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Keys to converting travel insights to impact
By PhocusWire | August 12, 2025
Zartico chief operating officer Nicole Brownell and co-founder and chief innovation officer Jay Kinghorn explore how destinations and resorts can use data science to close the loop between marketing... Read More
TourRadar unveils $1M fund to reward travelers and creators for content
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TourRadar unveils $1M fund to reward travelers and creators for content
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2025
The RISE fund follows the launch of TourRadar Moments, an in-app feature that enables trips to be booked from content uploaded by travelers and creators. Read More
Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
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Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Just last month, Baidu announced a partnership with Uber to deploy robotaxis in the Middle East and Asia. Read More