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United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
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United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
By Phocuswright Research | July 29, 2025
With consumer confidence plunging and international sentiment cooling, U.S. airlines are projected to eke out just a 1% revenue gain in 2025.... Read More
Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future
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Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future
By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2025
During an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, innovation consultant Marc Mekki explained the “paradox” of AI.... Read More
European acquisition revives Space Perspective's space tourism ambitions
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European acquisition revives Space Perspective's space tourism ambitions
By Brinley Hineman - Travel Weekly | July 25, 2025
Space Perspective appeared to cease operations earlier this year, but now the company seems to be back on track to eventual operation after being acquired.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia, NextTrip, Amadeus and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia, NextTrip, Amadeus and more...
By PhocusWire | July 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.  ... Read More
Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
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Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025
Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how AI will transform the trip planning process and impact travel marketers.... Read More
MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases
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MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases
By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025
The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026.... Read More
Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising
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Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising
By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025
CEO Sundar Pichai said AI is having a positive impact across every part of the business and driving strong momentum for Alphabet.... Read More
The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete
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The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete
By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025
Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech space, which often incentivizes new hires.... Read More
KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group
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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2025
Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR.... Read More
Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
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Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025
At this year's GBTA Convention, business travel companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.... Read More
The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025
Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the market.... Read More
Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation
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Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation
By Abby Crotty | July 22, 2025
Sabre is launching the platform after conducting a global travel agency survey, which revealed that 91% of agencies use four or more booking systems.... Read More
Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
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Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion this year, a 6.6% growth year over year, and the United States is expected to be the top market for spending, according to a new GBTA report.... Read More
Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
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Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2025
Kyte co-founder Ludwig Schoenack shared the news on LinkedIn, calling Turo "a partner we've long respected."... Read More
Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
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Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2025
It has been over 12 years since IATA announced the launch of NDC, and alongside Sabre and Amex GBT, Accelya hopes to speed up adoption.... Read More