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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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From SEO to GEO, hotels confront the future of digital discovery

By Matthew Parsons | October 2, 2025

Hospitality brands and independent properties are trying to figure out how best to appear directly in the detailed answers large language models are returning.... Read More

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HTS adds AI-powered support tool for travel sellers

By Morgan Hines | October 1, 2025

HTS Assist is meant to offer end-to-end autonomous customer support through voice and chat communications.... Read More

News / Startups

Tracking Q3 travel startup funding

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2025

PhocusWire tracks the large and small travel startup funding rounds in Q3 as well as M&A activity in the space.... Read More

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Tech buyout firm Thoma Bravo's plans for PROS post acquisition

By Morgan Hines | October 1, 2025

Software investment firm Thoma Bravo is set to close on PROS in Q4 and intends to run the business in combination with its existing portfolio company Conga.... Read More

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Mews adds housekeeping tech to platform with acquisition of Flexkeeping

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2025

Flexkeeping said its technology has helped hotel teams become 40% more productive, reduced guest complaints by 45% and improved the guest experience.... Read More

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Hospitable looks to platform users and employees to raise $1.5M

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2025

The company describes itself as a short-term rental super app offering a range of services including automated guest messaging and rate optimization.... Read More

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Senior travel trends - adapting to technology and finding community

By Marisa Garcia | September 30, 2025

Trip.com Group has devised special programs for senior travelers and sees a potential $1 trillion market from the cohort in the next three to five years.... Read More

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Lufthansa Group says AI will help it cut 4,000 jobs by 2030

By Morgan Hines | September 29, 2025

Lufthansa Group also said it intends to increase the number of active members in its “Miles & More” loyalty program by 50% by 2030.... Read More

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TikTok launches travel advertising solution

By Morgan Hines | September 29, 2025

TikTok’s Travel Ads is meant to connect users with hotel, destination, flight and cruise catalogs as they explore travel content on the platform.... Read More

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7 powerful shifts driving the Middle East travel boom

By Phocuswright Research | September 29, 2025

The Middle East has emerged as one of the fastest-growing travel markets globally, supported by proactive government tourism strategies, mega-events and investments in infrastructure.... Read More

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GetYourGuide launches new, upgraded partner features

By Morgan Hines | September 25, 2025

The new and updated features include artificial intelligence-powered review management, a redesigned listing page, category expansion and enhanced discovery.... Read More