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MakeMyTrip reports robust domestic and international demand, updates on AI
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October 29, 2025
The India-based OTA reported margin gains across air, hotel and bus ticketing business units....
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Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth
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October 28, 2025
CEO Glenn Fogel conceded that it is still early, but the company is “very happy to be in the first wave of apps with OpenAI.”...
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Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
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October 28, 2025
Abingdon Software Group said the acquisition expands its portfolio of software products, accelerates innovation and opens new markets....
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Mews brings agentic AI on board with acquisition of DataChat
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October 28, 2025
DataChat, which was initially launched in 2017 as a research project, works in the retail, financial services and telecommunications sectors....
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What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life
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October 28, 2025
The Meili co-founder shared his thoughts on "easy money" in travel technology and had some advice for startups during an interview at a recent Travel Massive event....
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October 28, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As....
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Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia
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October 27, 2025
As part of the multiyear partnership, Grab invested an undisclosed amount in AV technology company May Mobility....
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From $1.6T to $1.8T: How global travel will grow, shift, go digital by 2027
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October 27, 2025
Fueled by digital adoption and steady leisure demand, this new era of travel is marked by structural transformation on multiple fronts....
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
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October 27, 2025
Our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 have grown and undergone major transformations, including attracting funding rounds and securing major global partnerships....
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Uber, WeRide launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
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October 24, 2025
Vehicle operators will be present during the initial launch before the AVs transition to being fully driverless....
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
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October 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. ...
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60% of U.S. property managers predict revenue growth amid ongoing challenges
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October 24, 2025
With competition already tough and set to become even more intense in 2026, revenue is top of mind for STRs....
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Banks and airlines continue battle over consumer loyalty
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October 24, 2025
A new report from consulting firm IdeaWorksCompany highlighted strengths and weaknesses of both entities, but banks maintain an edge....
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Trip.com Group's COO Xing Xiong reflects on the AI age
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October 24, 2025
At WiT’s 20th anniversary conference, Trip.com Group's COO Xing Xiong spoke about navigating disruption, the limits of AI and why human passion remains the most irreplaceable asset in travel....
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Assistance needed: How airlines can improve the experience for vulnerable travelers
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October 24, 2025
With the aging global population and neurodiversity increasingly in the spotlight, there's room for improvement on the aviation industry's accessibility report card....
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