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Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
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Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025
Declines in air distribution bookings as well as airline de-migrations impacted Sabre's second quarter financial results. Read More
The rise of cryptocurrency in travel
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The rise of cryptocurrency in travel
By Marisa Garcia | August 5, 2025
Cryptocurrency still represents a small portion of global travel spend, but industry leaders believe change is coming quickly. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia, NextTrip, Amadeus and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia, NextTrip, Amadeus and more...
By PhocusWire | July 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Why payment friction is costing travel sellers more than they realize
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Why payment friction is costing travel sellers more than they realize
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025
Modulr's Jaime Guzmán shared findings from the company's research on payment processes and inefficiencies caused by outdated tools. 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 over year, and the United States is expected to be the top market for spending, according to a new GBTA... Read More
Folio lands $14M to fuel growth
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Folio lands $14M to fuel growth
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2025
Folio plans to put the funds towards fast implementation of its technology for hotels. 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 funding. Read More
The evolution of digital payments and fintech in India
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The evolution of digital payments and fintech in India
By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2025
 Check out a preview of Phocuswright's "Fintech and the Indian Online Travel Landscape" report.       Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...
By PhocusWire | July 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Ant International unveils AI-powered travel service Alipay+ Voyager
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Ant International unveils AI-powered travel service Alipay+ Voyager
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025
Fliggy, Agoda and Trip.com are launch partners for Ant International's AI-powered travel agent. Read More
Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
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Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
By Michelle Bruno | June 30, 2025
Partnerships enable airlines to optimize customer engagement at multiple touchpoints, contributing data and insights, closing service gaps, mitigating disruption, providing specialized services and... Read More
Report—Cross-border payments in travel: Risks, rewards and the road ahead
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Report—Cross-border payments in travel: Risks, rewards and the road ahead
By Michelle Bruno | June 30, 2025
This exclusive report, produced by PhocusWire in association with Worldline, details the potential, costs, benefits and solutions available to travel retailers.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
The new playbook for scaling global travel payments
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The new playbook for scaling global travel payments
June 26, 2025
Join this webinar sponsored by Airwallex to learn how leading travel brands are rethinking financial operations to reduce costs, accelerate growth and move money as efficiently as they move people. On Demand