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Nezasa raises $4.7M to boost international growth

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2023

Nezasa said the new investments strengthen the travel technology company's international growth strategy and accelerate the path to profitability. Read More

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Expedia Group inks Walmart as major new B2B customer

By Derek Catron | July 25, 2023

New partnership brings together one of the world’s biggest OTAs with its biggest retailer. Could Amazon be next? Read More

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Trip.com unveils AI travel assistant focused on personalization

By Web in Travel | July 25, 2023

By interpreting user input and responding with rich text, images and related pages, TripGenie represents a significant step towards a “super AI assistant” for users. Read More

Interview / Startups

CEO Spotlight - Niko Karstikko of Bob W

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2023

Niko Karstikko and Sebastian Emberger set up Bob W in Helsinki in 2018 and have steadily grown its portfolio of city-based rental properties since then and raised €21 million in October 2022. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Report: Travelers vs. tech - Fostering a traveler-centric approach to innovation

By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | July 25, 2023

This white paper, produced by PhocusWire and Allianz Partners, provides a traveler-centric review of three key trends impacting travel: ChatGPT/AI travel assistants, fintech and the future of travel... Read More

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Civitfun acquires GRS, adds hotel group booking capability

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2023

Civitfun, which offers automated hotel check-ins, has added group booking functionality to its stable through the acquisition of GRS. Read More

News / Online

Corporate travel platform secures €10M for expansion

By Derek Catron | July 24, 2023

The investment, led by illimity, allows Italy-based BizAway to finalize new acquisitions and invest in new research and development. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: BookingData helps airlines tap into ancillary revenue

By Linda Fox | July 24, 2023

Airlines can capitalize on the travel patterns and profiles of passengers by using BookingData to offer travelers tailored offers directly from ancillary partners. Read More

News / Online

Hotel bookings via mobile device continue to edge north

By Linda Fox | July 21, 2023

Affilired has been charting the rise in hotel bookings via mobile in recent years and reported a marked increase in the first quarter of 2023. Read More

News / Technology

Corporate buyers grapple with NDC over price discrepancy and post-sale servicing

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 21, 2023

While one year ago, sustainability was the most dominant topic at corporate travel events, other more pressing issues have surfaced to preoccupy the sector as business travel stages a comeback across... Read More

News / Online

Name-your-price rideshare company InDrive launches in U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023

InDrive operates in 48 countries and uses a bid-based business model: riders input pickup and drop-off locations and propose a fee and then drivers can either accept or counter-offer. Read More

News / Technology

Hyatt partners with Sabre for central reservations tech

By Linda Fox | July 20, 2023

Sabre's SynXis central reservation system is to become the main reservation system for Hyatt properties from the beginning of next year. Read More

News / Online

Want green travel? Add competition to high-speed rail lines

By Derek Catron | July 20, 2023

A report from SilverRail shows a surge in rail use on high-speed routes where there is increased competition to hold down costs. Read More

News

Aeronology launches new global marketplace for ticket services

By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023

Australia-based Aeronology, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has launched AeroTickets, which it says is the world’s first “global ticket center solution.” Read More

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Emburse boosts expense management offering with acquisition of Tripbam

By Linda Fox | July 19, 2023

The acquisition strengthens Emburse’ offering and aims to help its travel and finance customers better manage spend. Read More

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