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European hotels show interest in AI but gaps remain
By Abby Crotty
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July 11, 2025
A survey of over 1,500 European hotels confirmed there is interest in AI, but uptake is stalled by practical challenges....
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Keeping an eye on the long-tail of luxury travel
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July 11, 2025
"Aspiring" luxury travelers, who make up 35% of the luxury market, are the segment to watch according to COMO Hotels....
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International travel eSIM provider Airalo raises $220M
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July 10, 2025
The $220 million investment puts Airalo’s valuation at $1 billion, with the company claiming unicorn status....
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IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment
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July 10, 2025
IndiGo Ventures is backing startups in aviation and related businesses including sustainability and digital solutions as well as advanced air mobility solutions and consumer facing travel platforms....
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Rewriting online travel in Japan
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July 10, 2025
At WiT Japan & North Asia 2025, entrepreneur Takaya Shinozuka shared the stage with Takashi Maeda, partner at PKSHA Technology, to talk about how their collaboration signals a new phase for tech-led travel innovation in Japan....
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Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
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July 10, 2025
AI tools are becoming more common for leisure travel planning, especially with travelers from emerging markets....
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Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business
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July 8, 2025
Sabre said it will use profits from the sale to pay down debt, optimize its portfolio and foster long-term growth....
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15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
By Linda Fox
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July 8, 2025
The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint....
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Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com
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July 8, 2025
After announcing it was ceasing operations in March, Homelike has since been acquired by housing solutions platform Spacest.com....
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Ryanair's Michael Cawley on tech investment and AI philosophy
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July 8, 2025
In an interview at Phocuswright Europe, Michael Cawley, a former CFO and deputy CEO of Ryanair, discussed the airline's tech investment priorities and philosophy around implementing AI....
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From scroll to suitcase: What inspires Europe’s new travelers
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July 7, 2025
Most Europeans have a positive outlook for future travel plans, though these may be hindered by rising costs and some sustainability concerns....
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AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
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July 7, 2025
Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why hoteliers are hesitant to really dive in....
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Investor grabs 9% of "undervalued" Tripadvisor Group
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July 3, 2025
Starboard said in an SEC filing that Tripadvisor shares were undervalued and that it would meet with the management and board of directors to explore opportunities to boost value....
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TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
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July 3, 2025
Acai competed with four other finalists, including Spark, Trawelt, Travel Intelligence and Zetexa, in a “Dragons’ Den” style travel technology innovation showcase....
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