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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
News / Technology
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
News / Distribution
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
News / Startups
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
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Walkway
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Walkway
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Walkway is building an AI-powered growth platform for the experience and attraction industry, turning market and pricing data into clear, actionable insights. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Xsite
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Xsite
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Xsite helps tourist sites devise AI-powered, media-rich, self-guided tours that adapt to every visitor.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
News / Online
Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2025
When asked why Airbnb wasn’t a partner on OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT apps, CEO Brian Chesky said the company didn't believe the integration was "ready." Read More
Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
News / Online
Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 6, 2025
Tripadvisor Group is shifting to become an "experiences-led and AI-enabled company." Read More
2 of India's travel founders on their journeys, rivalries and the future of the industry
News / Online
2 of India's travel founders on their journeys, rivalries and the future of the industry
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 6, 2025
At WiT Singapore last month, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo weighed in on domestic travel in India, AI and more. Read More
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025
We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
News / Technology
More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
A large survey from Marriott Bonvoy found that travelers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia are increasingly using AI for travel research. Read More
Banks and airlines continue battle over consumer loyalty
News / Online
Banks and airlines continue battle over consumer loyalty
By Abby Crotty | October 24, 2025
A new report from consulting firm IdeaWorksCompany highlighted strengths and weaknesses of both entities, but banks maintain an edge. Read More
Grab introduces third-party partner apps
News / Online
Grab introduces third-party partner apps
By Abby Crotty | October 22, 2025
Grab has partnered with five service apps that are now available on Grab's app in Singapore and Malaysia. Read More
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