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Google removes vacation rentals unit from search results in the EEA

By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2026

The search giant said the move is part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the DMA.... Read More

News / Online

Flagship launches with 3 tours and activities brands, further acquisitions planned

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2026

Flagship is backed by investment firm Shamrock Capital and is seeking to become a global platform for day tours following its acquisitions of WalksDevour, Amigo Tours and Askos.... Read More

News / Online

Discussing the latest trends in travel demand and dispersal

By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2026

Executives from Amadeus, Travalyst, Travelier and Paradores discuss changing traveler preferences and how emerging destinations are approaching growth.... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HBX, Marriott, Lighthouse and more...

By PhocusWire | September 4, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More

News / Technology

Travel brands continue to chase AI visibility as the landscape shifts

By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2026

Following reports that Reddit citations have fallen considerably in LLM results, travel companies are once again reconsidering visibility strategies.... Read More

News / Startups

Payments-first OTA Laters.com raises $1.5M in seed funding

By Abby Crotty | September 3, 2026

The fresh capital will help the startup grow, expand its core business and add new products and verticals.... Read More

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Klook expands creator access to single-link affiliate marketing tool

By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2026

Following a small pilot in March, the single-link storefront feature is now available to more than 30,000 creators across 88 markets.... Read More

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Amadeus is working with Anthropic to help developers access content

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2026

The partnership announcement comes weeks after Amadeus shut down its self-service APIs portal for developers.... Read More

News / Online

Uber cuts staff by 10%, removing layers and simplifying structures

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2026

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in a memo that the reorganization was to position Uber for the opportunities ahead.... Read More

News / Startups

STR cleaning and operations provider Piney raises €1.6M to develop AI capabilities

By Abby Crotty | September 3, 2026

The startup uses AI to facilitate real-time cleaning checks, flagging issues before cleaners leave a property.... Read More

News / Technology

WeTravel acquires Tourwriter to broaden custom travel focus

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2026

The companies will operate as separate platforms, with Glenn Campbell continuing to lead Tourwriter.... Read More

News / Startups

Brazil-based B2B distribution platform for travel agencies raises $1.5M

By Abby Crotty | September 1, 2026

Lead investor Parceiro Ventures said the startup addresses a real problem by centralizing travel agencies’ access to consolidators and suppliers.... Read More