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Mobi named People’s Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2024

By PhocusWire | November 21, 2024

Eleven innovators participated in the Launch, an application-based competition that gives companies a chance to present their innovations to the travel industry at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More

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Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges

By Matthew Parsons | November 21, 2024

Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin shares how the company is testing AI in consumer facing channels as well as for marketing, partners and more during a session at The Phocuswright Conference 2024.... Read More

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Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2024

Hopper is the latest partner for Acai Travel, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024 that is using AI to improve internal operations for travel companies.... Read More

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Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development

By Mileva Sapic | November 20, 2024

Apaleo plans to accelerate its international expansion and attract talent after raising €20 million in funding.... Read More

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The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys

By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2024

Digital ID and biometrics are the key drivers to a seamless experience for passengers to move smoothly through the airport.... Read More

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The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping

By Mileva Sapic | November 19, 2024

A survey from Amadeus uncovered areas of friction for travelers as well as the technology that is alleviating some of the stress.... Read More

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How the latest consumer trends play out in travel

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024

Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence.... Read More

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MakeMyTrip acquires expense management tool

By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024

The acquisition of Happay expense platform underscores MakeMyTrip’s intention to offer a total solution for corporate travel and expense management.... Read More

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AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution

By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024

The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, to help them offer personalized content for travelers.... Read More

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OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions

By Mileva Sapic | November 16, 2024

OpenAirlines has secured new funding to advance sustainable aviation technology and support the industry’s decarbonization efforts globally.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.... Read More

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Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024

Rappi Travel already offers hotels, packages, flights and car rentals and with the addition of experiences from Civitatis, it is aiming to provide a “complete travel solution.”... Read More

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Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development

By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024

Germany-based Tourlane plans to put the funding towards further technology development and expanding its reach.... Read More

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Skycanner's CEO on the company's strategy for evolution and expansion

By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024

During WiT Singapore, Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars discussed the company's expansion into India, touched on new verticals and provided an update on artificial intelligence initiatives.... Read More

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Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024

The percentage of companies founded by women in the United States made up just 6.4% of venture capital deals in 2024 and 2% of venture capital money.... Read More

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