Morgan Hines News

Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
News / Online
Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion this year, a 6.6% growth year... Read More
How travel marketers can navigate AI evolution of search
News / Technology
How travel marketers can navigate AI evolution of search
By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025
During the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, experts opened up about... Read More
How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign
News / Technology
How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign
By Morgan Hines | July 18, 2025
Are technology-forward television campaigns an effective way to boost interest in a destination?... Read More
Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
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Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
By Morgan Hines | July 17, 2025
United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of... Read More
Startup Stage: Pink Notebook offers visual-first, social travel planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Pink Notebook offers visual-first, social travel planning
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2025
Pink Notebook aims to create a curated discovery process supported by private collaboration,... Read More
Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine
News / Online
Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine
By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2025
Rydoo and Semine are developing a solution that provides finance teams with end-to-end visibility,... Read More
How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery
News / Technology
How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery
By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2025
At Phocuswright Europe, Judith Eyck of HolidayPirates and Adrian Villabruna of Videreo discussed how... Read More
International travel eSIM provider Airalo raises $220M
News / Online
International travel eSIM provider Airalo raises $220M
By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025
The $220 million investment puts Airalo’s valuation at $1 billion, with the company claiming unicorn... Read More
Travel's 'plumbers' on the evolving definition of connectivity success
News / Technology
Travel's 'plumbers' on the evolving definition of connectivity success
By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025
 As technology advances, providers' definition of connectivity success has shifted.... Read More
TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
News / Technology
TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025
Acai competed with four other finalists, including Spark, Trawelt, Travel Intelligence and Zetexa, in... Read More
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