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RMS company Revenue Analytics acquires Climber

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

Revenue Analytics is investing in global expansion with its acquisition of Climber, which serves boutique, regional and independent hotel chains in the Americas and Europe.... Read More

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Lighthouse introduces Connect AI solution for hotels

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

Lighthouse's new solution, Connect AI, bridges the gap between hotel brands and AI chat interfaces.... Read More

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Online travel veterans on travel technology evolution and what's next

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

In a special session at Phocuswright Europe, online travel vets Mauricio Prieto and Gillian Tans shared their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it's headed amid the age of AI.... Read More

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AI trip planning platform Mindtrip launches mobile app

By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2025

Mindtrip's app is intended to act as a “on-trip companion” for travelers, generating recommendations tailored to user preferences and location.... Read More

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Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity

By Abby Crotty | June 25, 2025

According to Nick Price, co-chair of DIF Hospitality & Travel Special Interest Group, the current travel experience is too difficult to manage.... Read More

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What products need development, according to Expedia Group

By Morgan Hines | June 24, 2025

Shilpa Ranganathan, chief product officer of Expedia Group, said there are three areas that could benefit from more development, product-wise.... Read More

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Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control

By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2025

There's been a “channel shift” back to the OTAs and other digital avenues, but hotels are starting to lose control of their rates.... Read More

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Travel industry veteran Alex Zoghlin appointed CEO of Duetto

By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025

David Woolenberg is stepping down as CEO of Duetto, with Alex Zoghlin appointed to the role, effective immediately.... Read More

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Navan files for confidential listing in the United States

By Michael B. Baker | June 23, 2025

Navan, formerly TripActions, reportedly filed for a confidential IPO just under three years ago but declined to comment on specifics at the time.... Read More

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Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in

By Abby Crotty | June 23, 2025

The block deal went through on June 19, with the Schroder Fund acquiring a significant stake from Elevation Capital.... Read More

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MakeMyTrip raises $2.6B to buy back stake from Trip.com Group

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025

Trip.com Group, then Ctrip, initially invested in MakeMyTrip in early 2016 and then upped its stake three years later.... Read More

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European traveler mindset in 2025: Simplicity, search and social influence

By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2025

For travel companies, digital infrastructure matters more than ever, but travelers are still grounded in pragmatic behaviors.... Read More

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Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust

By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025

The list of cyber threats to travel brands such as phishing, credential stuffing and nation state attacks is growing as artificial intelligence advances.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: AIntensify, Thrust Carbon, Selfbook and more...

By PhocusWire | June 20, 2025

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

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How the travel industry is working to rebalance tourism as protests spread

By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2025

A panel of destination and sustainability executives discuss steps the travel industry can take to spread tourism beyond the most popular hotspots at Phocuswright Europe 2025. ... Read More

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