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Trip.com Group reports Q4 bookings growth for international and inbound travel

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025

The China-based online travel agency said outbound bookings have recovered to 120% of pre-COVID levels.... Read More

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Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups

By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2025

A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI. ... Read More

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A look at how U.S. travelers plan and book lodging

By Phocuswright Research | February 25, 2025

It seems many travelers start planning with a specific place in mind (almost six in 10), but one-third need to narrow down their choice from a few options.... Read More

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British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025

The airline is working to enhance the customer experience through a new website and mobile app while a new payment platform and revenue management system will also help drive efficiency.... Read More

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Air travel investment needed as US preps for visitor influx

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | February 24, 2025

The U.S. Travel Association is recommending a White House task force be set up to focus on what's needed to accommodate the upcoming decade of events.... Read More

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Global Startup Pitch from Phocuswright/WiT returns for fourth year

By WiT | February 21, 2025

Last year's 10 Global Startup Pitch winners were plucked from more than 200 entries.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, NaviSavi, Cellpoint Digital and more...

By PhocusWire | February 21, 2025

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

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Booking Holdings' Fogel bullish on agentic AI amid strong 2024 results

By Morgan Hines | February 20, 2025

Booking Holdings reported record revenue of $23.7 billion in 2024 and saw accelerated growth in room nights for alternative accommodations during the fourth quarter.... Read More

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Sabre attributes Q4 gains to bookings growth, reduced tech expense

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2025

Sabre said it is positioned for double digit growth in distribution bookings and central reservation system transactions in 2025.... Read More

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Experiences becoming “strategic and financial center” of Tripadvisor Group

By Morgan Hines | February 20, 2025

All three segments of Tripadvisor Group, including Brand Tripadvisor, Viator and TheFork, contributed positively to group profit for the first time.... Read More

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Superlogic, Open Network Exchange launch Bookit rewards platform

By Morgan Hines | February 20, 2025

The artificial intelligence-powered platform is meant to provide “elite access” to experiences that go beyond travel such as front-row seats at sporting events, concerts, private tours and ski retreats.... Read More

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UK regulator reconsidering block on Amex GBT's acquisition of CWT

By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | February 19, 2025

In a supplementary report the CMA said further analysis showed CWT's "financial position is unlikely to improve, and it potentially faces a trajectory of losing more business than it will gain."... Read More

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Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?

By Mark Frary | February 19, 2025

While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board.... Read More

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Air France-KLM partners with Amadeus for multi-million investment towards retailing

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2025

Air France-KLM is the fourth airline partner for Amadeus Nevio after Finnair, Saudia and British Airways.... Read More

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Hospitality revenue management provider RoomPriceGenie receives $75M for expansion

By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2025

Along with the funding, RoomPriceGenie announced that Chas Scarantino will become the company's CEO as founder and current CEO Ari Andricopoulos becomes chief strategy officer.... Read More

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