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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: OYO, Hostaway, Duffel and more...

By PhocusWire | August 8, 2025

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

News / Online

Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

While numbers improved overall, second quarter results were still tempered by “soft demand” in the United States.... Read More

News / Online

Viator sees revenue and booking volume gains in Q2 2025

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025

Tripadvisor Group revenue, which includes Viator, brand Tripadvisor and theFork, increased 7% year over year to $529 million while net income was $36 million.... Read More

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Fintech startup TurnStay secures $2M

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

Co-founder James Hedley said the funding brings TurnStay closer to its mission of "reducing the friction of getting paid in the African travel industry."... Read More

News / Technology

MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI assistant

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025

The updated Myra assistant enables users to ask complex questions and receive personalized recommendations with real-time pricing and availability.... Read More

News / Startups

Fora acquires AI startup Legends

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

Legends and Fora, both PhocusWire Hot 25 Startups, said the deal will help bring Legends' tools to a wider community of advisors and travelers.... Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025

Declines in air distribution bookings as well as airline de-migrations impacted Sabre's second quarter financial results.... Read More

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Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025

The short-term rental giant said the response has been “overwhelmingly positive,” with experiences and services receiving higher ratings than homes.... Read More

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Expedia says AI is improving the customer experience and generating revenue

By Jamie Biesiada | August 6, 2025

Expedia Group executives discussed the company's use of AI and the results it is seeing during a recent event it hosted in New York.... Read More

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RV rental company Roadsurfer lands €85 million for expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025

The Germany-based company said the capital will be used for growth and to expand its existing fleet in North America and Europe.... Read More

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Investors on state of travel funding in 2025

By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2025

The travel funding environment felt chilly at the start of 2025: Will things turn around in the second half?... Read More

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Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto

By Abby Crotty | August 5, 2025

The company reported a significant increase in advertising spend, with the number anticipated to increase during the summer travel season.... Read More