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The future of travel is arriving faster than you think
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February 18, 2025
Phocuswright's latest report, "Travel Innovation and Technology Trends 2025," reveals how the convergence of generative AI and digital ID will change how we search, book and experience travel....
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Sonder shares further details on Marriott deal
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February 14, 2025
Marriott International has agreed to pay the company $15 million as part of a recent licensing deal....
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: AirAsia, Mindtrip, Spotnana and more...
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February 14, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry....
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Airbnb to spend up to $250M on new businesses in 2025
By Morgan Hines
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February 13, 2025
Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky and his team stopped short of sharing what those new businesses will be specifically....
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Dertour Group acquires remaining Hotelplan Group brands
By Morgan Hines
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February 12, 2025
Following HomeToGo's acquisition of Interhome, Dertour Group has acquired the remaining Hotelplan Group businesses from Migros....
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Mint House boosts portfolio with acquisition of Locale
By Linda Fox
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February 12, 2025
The addition of Locale will bring the Mint House portfolio to 22 properties in 13 markets in the United States, which includes several new openings slated for this year....
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Klook lands $100M to expand in Asia and beyond
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February 11, 2025
The latest funding for the Asia-based platform comes 14 months after the company raised $210 million in a Series E+ round in December 2023....
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Exoticca receives €25M to expand presence, build out AI technology
By Morgan Hines
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February 11, 2025
The €25 million comes in the form of a venture debt facility from BBVA Spark, following the company’s recently completed €60 million Series D round which was headed up by Quadrille Capital....
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Young travelers transitioning to AI trip planning in Southeast Asia
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February 11, 2025
Southeast Asia's booking pathway is online, increasingly mobile and with a high potential to be influenced and/or disrupted by artificial intelligence agents and applications. ...
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How AI is impacting travel startups
By Mark Frary
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February 11, 2025
Appetite for AI-driven travel startups from savvy investors alongside the potential for costs come down could help level the playing field for new businesses....
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Snowfall announces reset, relaunches as Junction
By Andy Hoskins, BTN Europe
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February 7, 2025
The company, whose difficulties have been documented in recent months, said Korelya Capital was helping to fund the relaunch, while other unspecified “existing and new investors” are also providing support....
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Superlogic receives $13.7M to transform customer engagement
By Morgan Hines
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February 7, 2025
The round was led by Powerledger and included participation from 10SQ, Nima Capital, Sangha Capital, Actai Unicorn Fund, Liquid 2 Venture and Hyla Liquid Venture Fund....
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Volantio, Blockskye and more
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February 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry....
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Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight
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February 7, 2025
Join the industry's leading thinkers at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona from June 10-12 to debate and dissect the latest developments, share insights and help formulate strategy....
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Expedia Group CEO outlines three strategies for using AI in the year ahead
By Mitra Sorrells
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February 6, 2025
The company finished 2024 strong with double-digit percentage growth in room nights, gross bookings and revenue in the final quarter. ...
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