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News / Online

Mews raises $300M to expand AI, fintech capabilities

By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2026

The fresh capital brings the hospitality technology specialist’s valuation to $2.5 billion. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip

By PhocusWire | January 22, 2026

Flights, accommodation and ground transportation still operate in silos, leaving travelers to navigate delays, missed connections and inconsistent service. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip reports profit growth, spike in ancillary sales in Q3

By Abby Crotty | January 21, 2026

The OTA saw significant growth in its "other" segment, which includes ancillaries, with the adjusted margin up 45.5% year over year. Read More

News / Online

Agent advantage: Who’s booking with travel advisors?

By Phocuswright Research | January 21, 2026

Although U.S. travelers overall are showing heightened price sensitivity, advisors are leveraging different tactics to appeal to more budget-conscious customers. Read More

News / Technology

Making the case for hotels to enable AI 'crawlability'

By Matthew Parsons | January 21, 2026

Opening up to AI crawlers can boost visibility and potentially direct bookings, but questions remain over security, compliance risks and longer-term benefits. Read More

News / Online

Gobi invests in Bangladesh-based B2B travel commerce platform Jatri

By Morgan Hines | January 20, 2026

Jatri said the fresh capital will support product innovation, expand its MENA ecosystem and grow partnerships. Read More

News / Online

Destinia acquires Travel Republic, Netflights for UK expansion

By Morgan Hines | January 20, 2026

Destinia enters the British market with the acquisition of two OTAs as part of its international expansion strategy. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays

By PhocusWire | January 20, 2026

From pop culture-inspired travel and sports tourism to growing interest in flexible stays and multi-property trips, the signals point to a more intentional and experience-led approach to travel in the... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Bonafide helps travel brands position content for AI discovery

By Abby Crotty | January 20, 2026

Founded in 2024, Bonafide is currently working to scale its business and help the travel industry maximize its AI potential. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Why Google's UCP is not a game changer in travel

By Mario Gavira | January 20, 2026

Mario Gavira suggests that the new standard is not yet viable for the travel sector. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Navan, Civitatis and more...

By PhocusWire | January 16, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Startups

Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2026

Funding started out strong with Perk securing $200 million, but similar large rounds were few and far between for the remainder of the year. Read More