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Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025
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Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2025
At HITEC 2025, technology companies unveiled their latest innovations for the hospitality industry, including several integrating artificial intelligence. Read More
Allianz—EMEA People’s Choice winner at Phocuswright Europe 2025
Interview / Technology
Allianz—EMEA People’s Choice winner at Phocuswright Europe 2025
By PhocusWire | June 16, 2025
Allianz took the stage to present its product Allyz, its free app, which aims to reinvent the end-to-end traveler journey.   Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...
By PhocusWire | June 13, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
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Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025
The AI agent, which marks Speakspots' B2B entry, should help hotels  automate guest communications and drive incremental revenue.  Read More
Travel eSIM provider Kolet attracts investment from Expedia, Apple vets
News / Startups
Travel eSIM provider Kolet attracts investment from Expedia, Apple vets
By Abby Crotty | June 10, 2025
The funding will be used to enhance Kolet's mobile app, simplify eSIM installation for first-time users and hire additional team members. Read More
Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
News / Technology
Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
By Matthew Parsons | June 9, 2025
The groundwork for agentic commerce is being done. The question is: How prepared is the travel sector? Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.  Read More
Does Airbnb’s ‘Services’ take unfair advantage of hosts?
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Does Airbnb’s ‘Services’ take unfair advantage of hosts?
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025
Industry experts have criticized Airbnb’s plan to allow travelers to book hotel-like services on hosts' properties without compensating those hosts. Read More
Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive
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Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive
By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025
HCN, which provides AI-powered, in-room guest engagement solutions, has acquired digital guest experiences platform Crave Interactive. Read More
Travel eSIM company Truely raises $2M for expansion
News / Startups
Travel eSIM company Truely raises $2M for expansion
By Morgan Hines | June 2, 2025
The investment comes as traveler spending on eSim services is anticipated to surpass $3 billion by 2025, according to Kaleido Intelligence. Read More
U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape
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U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape
By Phocuswright Research | June 2, 2025
Despite headwinds—the United Kingdom travel market is benefiting from a stable economy, rising consumer demand and strong digital adoption. Read More
Startup Stage: TripPromoter uses AI to help creators make their travel content bookable
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: TripPromoter uses AI to help creators make their travel content bookable
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025
TripPromoter aims to "bridge the gap" for content creators hoping to sell their travel itineraries with artificial intelligence-powered technology. Read More
Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO
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Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO
By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2025
Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, looks back on her first year in the role in an interview with PhocusWire. Read More
HBX Group acquires Civitfun to help hotels digitalize operations
News / Technology
HBX Group acquires Civitfun to help hotels digitalize operations
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2025
The companies plan to develop technology such as contactless check-in and check-out to enhance the guest experience, optimize operations and open up new revenue streams for hotels. Read More
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