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AI-powered PMS Boom raises $12.7 million

By Abby Crotty | October 8, 2025

The fresh capital will be used for recruitment and to fuel expansion in international markets.... Read More

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In-flight digital services provider Immfly acquires Data Clarity

By Abby Crotty | October 8, 2025

The companies said the strategic partnership will address the disconnected systems and siloed solutions that airlines struggle with.... Read More

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Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE

By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025

Service is expected to start with an “inter-emirate corridor” connecting Joby’s planned service in Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah.... Read More

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ChatGPT brings apps into chat, starting with Expedia and Booking.com

By Morgan Hines | October 7, 2025

OpenAI said the system is using Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable ChatGPT to connect to external tools and data.... Read More

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DerbySoft sees new airline distribution path with Global Data Network launch

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2025

DerbySoft said the GDN for flights will give airlines more control of their inventory and open up content to travel sellers.... Read More

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Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology

By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025

According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion.... Read More

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Expedia partners with Perplexity for Comet launch

By Morgan Hines | October 6, 2025

Expedia is offering Silver status in its OneKey loyalty program in exchange for users downloading Comet’s recently launched browser.... Read More

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Plusgrade acquires Oaky, plans unified upsell platform

By Linda Fox | October 6, 2025

Plusgrade's deal to acquire Oaky is its third in recent years following its acquisition of UpStay and Points.com.... Read More

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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021

By Mileva Sapic | October 6, 2025

Zamna, Troop, Kyte and Tripkicks, which were selected as PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021, share their milestones for the past year and the technology they are most excited about.... Read More

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Momentum and bottlenecks: India’s aviation in focus

By Phocuswright Research | October 6, 2025

India has now emerged as the world's third-largest aviation market by passenger traffic.... Read More

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Amex GBT, Concur partner for integrated travel and expense offering

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | October 3, 2025

The offering, dubbed Complete, is a combined effort of both companies that will be available to joint clients later this month.... Read More

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Pacaso secures $72.5M for luxury rentals co-ownership platform

By Linda Fox | October 3, 2025

The funding comes on top of a recent $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital which is being put towards a mortgage initiative for co-ownership.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Booking.com, HBX, Travelport and more...

By PhocusWire | October 3, 2025

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

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Hotel chains struggle with AI strategy, independents see fast ROI

By Marisa Garcia | October 3, 2025

Separate studies from H2c and TakeUp capture perspectives on artificial intelligence usage from more 370 hoteliers worldwide, encompassing luxury chains, mid-market brands and small, independent hotels.... Read More

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RateGain to acquire Sojern for $250M

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2025

The companies aim to create an AI-focused, digital marketing and distribution platform to help the travel industry boost guest acquisition, retention and engagement.... Read More

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