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Cendyn acquires PushTech to build out CRM capabilities

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2023

Barcelona-based PushTech offers a cloud-based customer data and CRM platform helping hotels with marketing, guest communications and loyalty. Read More

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Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company

By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023

Attraction World Group will use the investment for geographic expansion as well as technology investment and acquisitions. Read More

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Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder

By Morgan Hines | October 5, 2023

Travelsoft seeks to bolster travel tech consolidation strategy with Capza’s new minority shareholder status. Read More

News / Startups

Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2023

Investment in the Germany-based business was led by Korelya Capital and Deutsche Invest with Exor Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participating. Read More

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Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences

By D.J. Catron | October 5, 2023

While experiences continue to gain importance in travel planning, factors such as limited online supply, weather and fixed pricing create disincentives to book far in advance. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia Group expands B2B portfolio in Asia Pacific

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023

Expedia Group calls Asia Pacific a "critical region" for continued growth of its B2B business as it adds several airlines and other new distribution partners. Read More

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Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2023

The exact investment is undisclosed and comes in addition to earlier Series F investment from Mercedes-Benz Mobility and Gargash Enterprises. Read More

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Hopper cuts 250 jobs, citing push to full-scale travel platform

By Derek Catron | October 4, 2023

Fred Lalonde, CEO of the Montreal-based company, told a Canadian newspaper the cuts — equal to 30% of full-time staff — were needed to reach profitability. Read More

News / Startups

Dharma raises $4.7M to scale marketplace for brand-led travel

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023

Dharma’s most recent partnership is with Paramount Global to offer travel experiences linked to the company’s hit Netflix show, “Emily in Paris.” Read More

News / Startups

Legends wins Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023

A panel of industry leaders selected travel personalization solution Legends as the winner of the competition while SquadTrip won the People's Choice Award. Read More

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Google, Expedia, Travelport and Wego on AI risks, opportunities

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2023

In a session at WiT Singapore, executives from the four companies discussed concerns such as privacy, hallucinations and bias in relation to generative AI. Read More

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future

By Morgan Hines | October 3, 2023

Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services. Read More

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Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023

As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers. Read More

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3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023

PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the hurdles aviation faces going forward during the World Aviation Forum 2023. Read More