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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

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

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

News / Online

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

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

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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

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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Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More

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Uber reports Q1 revenue increase, ramps up autonomous vehicle partnerships

By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025

Uber has signed new deals for robotaxis in markets around the world with Pony AI, May Mobility and Momenta and expanded its partnership with WeRide to bring autonomous vehicles to more cities. Read More

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Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 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

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

GuestOS provides 24/7 multilingual voice support through a single phone number, giving guests instant access to hotel services, tour bookings and recommendations. Read More