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Kasa raises $40M to invest in technology, AI
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Kasa raises $40M to invest in technology, AI
By Morgan Hines | August 19, 2025
Kasa, formerly known as Kasa Living, raised $70 million in Series C funding in 2023.... Read More
Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2018?
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2018?
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2025
Take a look back at some of the headlines in the travel industry from 2018. Do they any bearing on... Read More
Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025
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Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025
By AB Tasty | August 18, 2025
Find out where consumers get inspiration for new travel plans, what leads them to abandon their cart... Read More
Shifting paths: Inside the 2025 traveler decision signals
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Shifting paths: Inside the 2025 traveler decision signals
By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2025
The future of travel is as much about how and why people choose their destinations as it is about... Read More
Social commerce is the future: 5 strategies to help travel brands adapt
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Social commerce is the future: 5 strategies to help travel brands adapt
By David Armstrong - HolidayPirates Group | August 18, 2025
According to David Armstrong, CEO and co-founder of HolidayPirates Group, the future of e-commerce is... Read More
Tours and activities trends in 2025: Younger travelers, later bookings, AI
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Tours and activities trends in 2025: Younger travelers, later bookings, AI
By Morgan Hines | August 15, 2025
Industry leaders opened up about 2025 tours and activities trends during a studio interview at... Read More
Google adds Flights Deals to AI line-up
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Google adds Flights Deals to AI line-up
By Linda Fox | August 14, 2025
Flight Deals is currently in beta and will roll out in the United States, Canada and India in the... Read More
CarTrawler acquires travel insurtech company Koala
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CarTrawler acquires travel insurtech company Koala
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
The acquisition comes as CarTrawler is expanding its ancillary offerings and responding to increased... Read More
Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
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Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
During an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, panelists also touched on products... Read More
Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
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Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
By Morgan Hines | August 13, 2025
The loyalty program will reward users who engage most with Tripadvisor’s app as the company seeks to... Read More
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