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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...

By PhocusWire | March 20, 2026

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

News / Distribution

Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026

A session at ITB Berlin focused on overlapping global challenges, the need for escapism and heightened consumer awareness around safe destinations.... Read More

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Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2026

YOTEL will continue to license and manage its brand but have access to Hilton's distribution and technology platforms and Honors loyalty program.... Read More

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Aven Hospitality, Hovr partner to integrate video technology

By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026

Aven Hospitalty will add Hovr's dynamic video technology to its booking engine to give hoteliers the ability to adopt a video strategy.... Read More

News / Startups

APAC startup funding tightens as market matures

By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026

APAC is undergoing structural shifts in travel startup funding and innovation.... Read More

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Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy

By WIT | March 18, 2026

Trip.com Group is leveraging technology to grow its travel experiences business.... Read More

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What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?

By Morgan Hines | March 18, 2026

Travel companies are shifting to an "AI-native" model—what that means for legacy brands and startups varies.... Read More

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Capital One launches standalone travel app, brings tech in-house

By Cathy Walsh | March 17, 2026

The mobile app enables cardholders to redeem rewards, book travel and receive real-time trip updates in one place. ... Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026

The OTA said a listing could unlock additional capital for growth and strengthen its position in the country.... Read More

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Two operational priorities that define AI success

By Phocuswright Research | March 17, 2026

Travel leaders need to prioritize evaluation and data to use artificial intelligence successfully.... Read More

News / Distribution

MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026

Airline, intermediary and travel technology executives shared thoughts on NDC, evolution with orders and the impact of AI at UATP's Airline Distribution 2026 conference.... Read More

News / Online

Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | March 16, 2026

Juno launched last year as a solution for coordinating, booking and managing guest travel.... Read More

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Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026

Payment specialists at the Airline Distribution 2026 event highlighted areas where stablecoin can save costs and help the travel industry evolve.... Read More

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AI's potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026

During a session at ITB Berlin, executives from Civitatis, Expedia Group and Nezasa discussed where AI could have the most impact on tours and activities.... Read More