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Expedia Group to expand tours and activities business with Tiqets acquisition
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Expedia Group to expand tours and activities business with Tiqets acquisition
By Abby Crotty | December 10, 2025
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, the OTA said. Read More
Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
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Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
By Abby Crotty | December 5, 2025
The program is an extension of CopenPay, which was initially launched in summer 2024 and expanded in May. Read More
How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion
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How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2025
How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion false Amazon Ads Brought to you by https://bit.ly/3QE6but 20345 0 74 FromOurPartners Travel marketers are navigating a rapidly changing... Read More
Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism
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Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism
By Morgan Hines | November 25, 2025
At The Phocuswright Conference, PhocusWire spoke to industry leaders to get a sense of what they’re feeling optimistic and concerned about. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and more...
By PhocusWire | November 24, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 24, 2025
Founded in 2021, the startup recently raised a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network. Read More
Peek secures $70M to build out AI
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Peek secures $70M to build out AI
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
The tours and activities platform also announced its acquisition of ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO. Read More
Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
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Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2025
AI platform Wenrix was the runner-up for the 2025 Travel Innovator of the Year award. Read More
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
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Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
Founded in 2023, Canada-based ReserveX offers a travel experiences platform for travel agencies and operators. Read More
Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
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Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2025
Mindtrip for Hotels gives guests tailored recommendations ahead of their stay. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2025
 Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.   Read More
Klook takes first public step toward US IPO
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Klook takes first public step toward US IPO
By Abby Crotty | November 10, 2025
The company filed an F-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC to list under the symbol "KLK." Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026
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Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in travel, hospitality and tourism. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Dazhboards
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Dazhboards
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Dazhboards is an AI-powered business intelligence and automation platform built for tour and activity operators. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026