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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...
By PhocusWire | April 17, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Agentic commerce in travel: Preparing for the industry’s next big shift
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Agentic commerce in travel: Preparing for the industry’s next big shift
By Michelle Bruno | April 14, 2026
The report provides a look at how agentic AI is reshaping travel commerce and what travel merchants must do to prepare for the next phase of AI-driven discovery, booking and payment. Read More
Grab launches AI-powered travel tools
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Grab launches AI-powered travel tools
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2026
Grab announced 13 AI experiences, with four meant to improve the end-to-end travel journey. Read More
The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking
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The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2026
Payments architecture is evolving as AI giants, travel brands seek to enable AI-powered booking. Read More
Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
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Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
By Phocuswright Research | March 31, 2026
Some trends are already reshaping travel, while others are still emerging. Read More
Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
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Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
The company said it plans to use the funding to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-native travel platform. Read More
Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI
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Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
The company says it is displacing legacy players through its user experience, cost savings and AI. Read More
MakeMyTrip partners with Mastercard on AI travel concierge
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MakeMyTrip partners with Mastercard on AI travel concierge
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2026
The service, which is called Lifestyle Navigator, aims to offer a personalized experience, by combining MMT’s travel marketplace and trip planning assistant Myra with Mastercard’s AI capabilities.  Read More
Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
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Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
The company has added cart and loyalty capabilities to simplify the shopping experience. Read More
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
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APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
 APAC is undergoing structural shifts in travel startup funding and innovation. Read More
Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno
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Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | March 16, 2026
Juno launched last year as a solution for coordinating, booking and managing guest travel. Read More
Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
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Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026
Payment specialists at the Airline Distribution 2026 event highlighted areas where stablecoin can save costs and help the travel industry evolve. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, RateGain, Lighthouse and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, RateGain, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Bilt acquires travel commissions platform Sion for $30M
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Bilt acquires travel commissions platform Sion for $30M
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
Bilt said the acquisition will support its travel rewards offering, which it flagged as a popular category among members.   Read More
CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip
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CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
Caecilia Chu has been leading YouTrip since co-founding the company in 2018, describing the travel payments specialist as her "life's mission."   Read More