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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025
Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe... Read More
Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation
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Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation
By Abby Crotty | July 22, 2025
Sabre is launching the platform after conducting a global travel agency survey, which revealed that... Read More
Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
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Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion this year, a 6.6% growth year... Read More
Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
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Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2025
Kyte co-founder Ludwig Schoenack shared the news on LinkedIn, calling Turo "a partner we've long... Read More
Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis
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Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis
By Abby Crotty | July 18, 2025
The robotaxi program is set to launch later in 2026 in a major city in the United States, then... Read More
Headwinds and tailwinds impacting the European rentals landscape
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Headwinds and tailwinds impacting the European rentals landscape
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2025
Executives from Airbnb and HomeToGo discussed the professionalization of rentals as well as the... Read More
Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
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Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
By Morgan Hines | July 17, 2025
United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of... Read More
European hotels rebuff Airbnb's overtourism claims
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European hotels rebuff Airbnb's overtourism claims
By Mark Frary | July 17, 2025
Airbnb alleges that hotels are to blame for overtourism in Europe, but hotels say that's not the case.... Read More
TravCorp acquires Specialist Holidays Group to strengthen position in premium, tailor-made markets
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TravCorp acquires Specialist Holidays Group to strengthen position in premium, tailor-made markets
By Abby Crotty | July 16, 2025
Specialist Holidays Group includes the Citalia, American Holidays and Sovereign Luxury Travel brands.... Read More
Travel sellers look to flexibility and protection to boost conversion
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Travel sellers look to flexibility and protection to boost conversion
By PhocusWire | July 16, 2025
Protect Group’s Stephen Joyce unpacks the new economics of refund protection, the growing demand for... Read More
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