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Meet the 19 finalists of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Meet the 19 finalists of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2025
Winners for each region will be chosen at Phocuswright Europe and then travel to WiT Singapore to pitch their companies to the audience there. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, Spotnana, Mews and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, Spotnana, Mews and more...
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?
Opinion / Technology
Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | May 16, 2025
ARI, or availability, rates, inventory, could radically change the hotel booking process with real-time pricing. Read More
Tern raises $13M, launches new features
News / Startups
Tern raises $13M, launches new features
By Abby Crotty | May 15, 2025
The company also launched a series of new features for travel advisors. Read More
Rapid Fire with Veronica Diquattro of Omio
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Veronica Diquattro of Omio
By Morgan Hines | May 15, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
MakeMyTrip reports record gross bookings and revenue for 2025
News / Online
MakeMyTrip reports record gross bookings and revenue for 2025
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2025
The Gurugram, India-based OTA reported double-digit increases in air, hotel and packages, as well as bus ticketing revenue in fiscal Q4 of 2025. Read More
Game On: The Phocuswright Conference 2025
News / Online
Game On: The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By Phocuswright | May 14, 2025
This year's Phocuswright Conference theme is "Game On," speaking to the changing playbook in the travel industry. Read More
Skyscanner appoints new CEO
News / Online
Skyscanner appoints new CEO
By Abby Crotty | May 14, 2025
Bryan Batista, Skyscanner's current chief operating officer, will step into the role on June 1. Read More
Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business
News / Technology
Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business
By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025
The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More
97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
News / Technology
97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025
Hospitable surveyed 566 short-term rental hosts across different management types, including self-managers, co-hosts and property managers.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
News / Online
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More
NextTrip secures $3M credit line
News / Online
NextTrip secures $3M credit line
By Abby Crotty | May 8, 2025
The company said drawdowns will be used for marketing, product launches and platform developments. Read More
How virtual credit cards are transforming B2B travel payments
Event / Online
How virtual credit cards are transforming B2B travel payments
May 8, 2025
Hear from Worldline and Visa about the evolution, benefits and implementation strategies of virtual credit cards in travel. On Demand
Report—Seamless Payments: Elevating travel experiences from start to finish
From Our Partners / Online
Report—Seamless Payments: Elevating travel experiences from start to finish
By Matthew Parsons | May 8, 2025
Read this exclusive report to learn how PayPal provides travel brands with the tools they need to deliver exceptional customer experiences from the very first click—setting the stage for memorable... Read More
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