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STARTUP STAGE: Becoming rentABLE is a platform for accessible short term rentals

By Morgan Hines | February 20, 2024

Becoming rentABLE aims to build inventory by certifying properties for accessibility beyond just a wheelchair to include all mobility, cognitive, hearing, sight and the fast-growing aging population. Read More

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Ixigo prepares for fresh IPO

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2024

Online travel platform Ixigo has filed a draft prospectus with the Security and Exchange Body of India detailing its plans for a public listing. Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Damian Scokin of Despegar

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2024

In a discussion with PhocusWire, Despegar CEO Damian Scokin talks about carrying momentum from 2023 into the year ahead, the role of artificial intelligence and growth opportunities for the Latin... Read More

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Q&A: Conor Grennan on how travel companies can use generative AI as a strategic advantage

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2024

The NYU Stern dean and consultant on generative AI explains why it is a change management issue and so much more than a simple tool - and why training employees how to use it is like "giving them an... Read More

News / Online

Deal with Ryanair furthers TUI’s plans for global booking platform

By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024

All Ryanair flights will soon be bookable directly with TUI and can be combined with the German-based travel company’s full offerings. Read More

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Sabre notes 2023 improvements, cloud migration and tech cost savings on track

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2024

Adjusted EBITDA for the technology and distribution company was $96 million for the quarter and $337 for the full year, up from $65 million in 2022. The gains were attributed to increases in travel... Read More

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HomeToGo 2023 results driven by subscriptions and services business

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2024

HomeToGo said it had achieved its main priority of adjusted EBITDA break-even for the year with the financial metric at €2 million, ahead of full-year guidance. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Sleap.io is a blockchain-based hotel booking platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2024

Founded in 2023, Sleap.io has more than 350,000 hotels on its platform and accepts payment in more than 200 cryptocurrencies. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb adjusted EBITDA up 28% year over year as inventory grows to nearly 8M

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2024

Airbnb said it has more than 5 million hosts and the highest inventory growth in 2023 came in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Read More

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Mobility specialist CMAC Group acquired by ComfortDelGro for £80M

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2024

United Kingdom-based CMAC manages journeys for almost 3 million travelers through partnerships with airlines, train operators and corporations. It also offers private and ride-share transfer at... Read More

News / Startups

Bob W checks in with €40M in funding

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2024

The apartment rental company is looking to further develop its technology and bring more talent into the team with the fresh investment. Read More

News / Technology

Priceline expands generative AI chatbot across all products on its platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2024

Priceline said it has created more than 30 new features built on intelligence it has gathered from millions of customers that have used the technology since it debuted in June. Read More

News / Technology

Generative AI check-in: HomeToGo on integrating artificial intelligence across its platform

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2024

PhocusWire is checking in with travel companies that were early adopters of generative artificial intelligence around a year after brands began implementing the technology. Read More

News / Startups

Replyable launches to help hospitality businesses with online reputation

By Linda Fox | February 12, 2024

Launched by ex-Google Maps and Amazon engineers, Replyable uses artificial intelligence to help businesses monitor and reply to customer reviews Read More

News / Startups

Startup travel planner Layla acquires AI-itinerary builder Roam Around

By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2024

Roam Around founder Shie Gabbai is now chief operating officer at Layla, a startup that launched last fall with backing from travel veterans Andy Phillipps, Barry Smith and Brent Hoberman. Read More

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