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Hotels push live ChatGPT integrations as AI search goes bookable

By Matthew Parsons | October 23, 2025

Following OpenAI’s launch of “ChatGPT apps,” experts predict that AI search platforms will soon be able to display hotels' real-time availability and rates.... Read More

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Grab introduces third-party partner apps

By Abby Crotty | October 22, 2025

Grab has partnered with five service apps that are now available on Grab's app in Singapore and Malaysia.... Read More

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When travel isn’t first: How economic strains are changing consumer behavior

By Phocuswright Research | October 22, 2025

While major trip components continue to be booked at similar rates, the way travelers research, plan and choose is shifting beneath the surface.... Read More

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The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing

By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025

As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders.... Read More

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Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities

By Abby Crotty | October 21, 2025

Guests can now interact with other travelers they meet on experiences, while hosts can set new cancellation policies and access price tips.... Read More

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Hostelworld boosts social strategy with acquisition of OccasionGenius

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2025

Hostelworld described the acquisition as "a natural progression" of the growth strategy announced earlier this year.... Read More

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Google launches Google Maps in Gemini API

By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025

Google said the mechanism will be similar to grounding with Google Search, which provides increased accuracy, real-time information and citations.... Read More

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Phocuswright names winners of the 2025 Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship

By PhocusWire | October 20, 2025

Sebastián Muñoz, co-founder of Rutopía, and Jen Wong, founder and CEO of Laasie, received this year's award.... Read More

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European Commission's tourism strategy will focus on 3 priorities

By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, shared Europe’s upcoming strategic goals for travel.... Read More

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How the corporate travel sector should think about AI

By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025

Commitment to AI use and learning matters as corporate travel starts to adopt the new technology.... Read More

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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023

By Mileva Sapic | October 20, 2025

Many of our Hot 25 Startups for 2023 have undergone major transformations, including significant funding rounds and strategic acquisitions.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, PriceLabs, Expedia, Trust My Group and more

By PhocusWire | October 17, 2025

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

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Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach

By Morgan Hines | October 17, 2025

Steve Sear, EVP of global sales and distribution for Delta Air Lines, discussed why the airline isn’t rushing NDC or AI.... Read More

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HotelPORT adds $1.5M in funding for strategic initiatives

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025

The finance will be put towards initiatives including AI-powered content and technology to boost guest engagement.... Read More

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Mindtrip launches AI-powered tools for travel inspiration, organization

By Morgan Hines | October 16, 2025

With the new features, travelers can share articles, Instagram posts, TikTok videos, YouTube clips and Google Pins directly to Mindtrip’s app.... Read More

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