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Poland-based WP Holding to purchase Invia Group for nearly €240M
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Poland-based WP Holding to purchase Invia Group for nearly €240M
By Morgan Hines | December 23, 2024
The technology holding company has signed a framework agreement to buy all the shares of the travel company. Invia Group operates in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary... Read More
Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B
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Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
The Dutch company invests in technology companies across multiple verticals and said, with this transaction, it will serve more than 100-million customers in Latin America across travel, e-commerce and... Read More
Expedia Group names former interim eBay CEO as new CFO
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Expedia Group names former interim eBay CEO as new CFO
By Morgan Hines | December 20, 2024
Expedia Group has announced that Scott Schenkel will serve as its new chief financial officer after Julie Whalen departs the company in February. Read More
TripSuite raises $5M to grow AI platform for agencies
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TripSuite raises $5M to grow AI platform for agencies
By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024
TripSuite's platform for travel agencies offers tools for customer relationship management, commission tracking, accounting, payments and more.  Read More
The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2024
Travel industry mergers, hot startups and news about online giants such as Airbnb and Expedia all made the list of top 10 most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2024. Read More
Nuitée raises $48M to grow partnerships, products, team
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Nuitée raises $48M to grow partnerships, products, team
By Morgan Hines | December 18, 2024
The round was led by Accel. Nuitée has also partnered with industry heads including Robert J. Mylod Jr., chairman of Booking.com, Jeff Boyd, ex-CEO of Priceline and Sam Shank, founder of HotelTonight. Read More
Not just a 2025 trend – genAI is the catalyst for a golden age of travel tech innovation
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Not just a 2025 trend – genAI is the catalyst for a golden age of travel tech innovation
By Chris Hemmeter, Thayer Investment Partners | December 18, 2024
This wave of genAI acceptance is so disruptive and absolute that it will unlock the cleansing of the tech stack, lead to the retirement of technical debt and give innovators the opportunity to build... Read More
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
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Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2024
These are the trends and topics in travel that have made headlines in 2024 and that we expect to hear more about in 2025. Read More
How simplified cross-border payments can empower both travel brands and travelers
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How simplified cross-border payments can empower both travel brands and travelers
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2024
Now as it enters its second decade of operation, TerraPay is leaning into its digital-first solutions for cross-border payments to fuel its growth around the globe.   Read More
Juniper Travel Technology - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
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Juniper Travel Technology - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2024
Founded in 2003, Juniper Travel Technology offers solutions for online travel agencies, destination marketing companies, bedbanks, airlines, wholesalers and cruises, with clients in more than 50... Read More
5 ways travelers are using GenAI
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5 ways travelers are using GenAI
By PhocusWright Research | December 16, 2024
Phocuswright research reveals that travelers use generative AI for ideas, decision making and research but also express concerns regarding its safety and accuracy. Read More
How Albressa Travel partners with Payoneer to scale internationally
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How Albressa Travel partners with Payoneer to scale internationally
By Payoneer | December 16, 2024
Founded in 2017, Albressa Travel connects global travelers with the Philippines’ vibrant culture and natural beauty while helping Filipino adventurers explore destinations worldwide. Read More
AI, algorithms and Uber's potential acquisitions: PhocusWire's top opinion stories of 2024
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AI, algorithms and Uber's potential acquisitions: PhocusWire's top opinion stories of 2024
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
This year's most popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered algorithms, the possible acquisition of Expedia and major incidences like the CrowdStrike outage. Read More
What Expedia Group's travel trends report signals for the year ahead
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What Expedia Group's travel trends report signals for the year ahead
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2024
Expedia Group shares the results of its latest consumer trend report that combines data from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo with a study of 25,000 travelers from 19 countries. Read More
Booking expects $450M in savings through "transformation"
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Booking expects $450M in savings through "transformation"
By Linda Fox | December 11, 2024
Booking Holdings CFO Ewout Steenbergen said the cost savings would help the company grow its top line, reduce complexity and reinvest in growth initiatives. Read More
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