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Phocuswright Europe 2025: Shaping the next era of travel

By PhocusWire | April 7, 2025

The Phocuswright Europe 2025 program is live with the speaker line-up including executives from Airbnb, Accor, Booking.com, Expedia and Lufthansa. Read More

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Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support

By Abby Crotty | March 31, 2025

New data from Travalyst highlighted industry leaders' interest in sustainability, as well as their thoughts on challenges and what may strengthen efforts. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...

By PhocusWire | March 28, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | March 26, 2025

For Schubert Lou, chief operating officer at Trip.com, 2025 marks a defining moment for the travel industry, given the full return of Asia and AI acceleration. Read More

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3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism

By Marisa Garcia | March 25, 2025

From sustainability in Jackson Hole to digital engagement in New York City and business empowerment in the Isle of Man, AI is creating new strategies and new opportunities for destinations. Read More

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Gaiarooms raises €10M to continue growing its tech-enabled property portfolio

By Abby Crotty | March 24, 2025

Gaiarooms currently operates in eight Spanish cities with more than 900 units and plans to grow to 4,000 rooms by 2028. Read More

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Bolt acquires Denmark’s electric ride-hailing service Viggo

By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025

Bolt, which was founded in 2013 and operates in 600 cities in 50 countries, already has a presence in Denmark with its e-bike rentals in Copenhagen. Read More

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How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?

By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2025

Helping destinations deal with crowds and encouraing consumers to explore lesser-known locations is a shared responsibility across the travel industry between travelers, brands and local authorities,... Read More

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Dance raises €12M for e-bike fleet expansion

By Morgan Hines | March 13, 2025

With the funding, the Berlin-based company plans to develop its software and hardware and to expand its fleet, offering e-bikes in Paris, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Read More

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British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation

By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025

The corporate venture branch will invest the funding over the next five years, focused primarily on early-stage opportunities. Read More

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Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups

By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2025

A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI.... Read More

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Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?

By Mark Frary | February 19, 2025

While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board. Read More

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ITB Berlin — More international and bigger

By ITB Berlin | February 12, 2025

From March 4-6 in Berlin, the “World's Leading Travel Trade Show” will feature even more wide-ranging and international displays and exhibitors from more than 40 countries in six halls. Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight

By PhocusWire | February 7, 2025

Join the industry's leading thinkers at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona from June 10-12 to debate and dissect the latest developments, share insights and help formulate strategy. Read More

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Purple Elephant Ventures raises $4.5M to build travel technology in Africa

By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025

Purple Elephant Ventures aims to make Africa a leading player in regenerative tourism, focused on creating a travel sector that is sustainable and inclusive through “cutting-edge” technology. Read More

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