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North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA.... Read More

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From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2025

Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls—at a hospitality industry event last week.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more...

By PhocusWire | May 2, 2025

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

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Amid "uncertain" times, Airbnb reports mixed financial results

By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025

Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, said the results show that “no matter what’s happening in the world,” people will continue to choose to use Airbnb.... Read More

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Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers

By Abby Crotty | May 1, 2025

Hostelworld's "global trip plan marketplace" will encourage travelers to download the app and build a proprietary data set for its AI models.... Read More

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Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

The acquisition marks an expansion of Holidu’s portfolio in the Mallorcan vacation rental market.... Read More

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Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.”... Read More

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Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations

By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025

The company said that it wasn't affected by the general economic environment in the first quarter of 2025.... Read More

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Trivago raises future guidance following better-than-expected Q1

By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2025

The results come after the company saw revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, for the first time since the first quarter of 2023.... Read More

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HomeToGo launches AI Filter

By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025

The tool is in beta testing for select users in the United States and Germany with a wider release dependent on the results of the trial.... Read More

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Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform

By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025

The platform has four modules that provide DMOs, OTAs and hospitality tech companies with insights on pricing, occupancy and demand.... Read More

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Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025

On the heels of March layoffs, Expedia Group is restructuring certain parts of its organization, making “difficult but necessary” decisions.... Read More

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Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2025

The hospitality solutions business grew out of Sabre’s purchase of SynXis in 2005, and it has been building out retailing capabilities for hotels in recent years.... Read More

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Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025

Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand.... Read More

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GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025

The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more.... Read More

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