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Navan announces CFO transition following IPO
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Navan announces CFO transition following IPO
By Morgan Hines | December 15, 2025
Navan held its first earnings call following its October IPO, sharing a bump in revenue and a higher net loss year over year for Q3. Read More
Mangelaars named CEO at Travelport as Webb steps down
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Mangelaars named CEO at Travelport as Webb steps down
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2025
John Mangelaars who became COO and deputy CEO of Travelport in September will take over as CEO in April. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: TripGain
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: TripGain
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2025
TripGain developed an AI pilot that can book complete itineraries and handle disruptions in corporate travel. Read More
The revenue pivot: Why real-time relevance is the key to incremental value in travel
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The revenue pivot: Why real-time relevance is the key to incremental value in travel
By Anand Shah - Rokt | December 15, 2025
Travel brands must deliver the right offer to the right traveler at the exact moment they’re most ready to buy. Read More
Redefining hospitality with services, AI and more ways to stay
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Redefining hospitality with services, AI and more ways to stay
By Abby Crotty | December 15, 2025
Executives from Marriott, Casago and Airbnb discuss strategies and initiatives defining the changing hospitality industry. Read More
Travelsoft adds flight fulfillment solution airQuest
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Travelsoft adds flight fulfillment solution airQuest
By Abby Crotty | December 12, 2025
AirQuest is used by German tour operators and European travel companies, automating ticketing, rebookings, cancellations, payments and accounting. Read More
TravelAI acquires OwnerDirect.com to expand in North America
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TravelAI acquires OwnerDirect.com to expand in North America
By Abby Crotty | December 11, 2025
Owner Direct was initially founded in 1987 and has been using the OwnerDirect.com domain commercially since 1994. Read More
Booking Holdings' Rob Ransom on AI's role in online travel
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Booking Holdings' Rob Ransom on AI's role in online travel
By Linda Fox | December 11, 2025
Booking Holdings' chief strategy officer Rob Ransom discusses OTA value, marketing in the age of AI and growth across the portfolio. Read More
Discussing personalization and the evolution of trip planning
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Discussing personalization and the evolution of trip planning
By Abby Crotty | December 11, 2025
Manuel Hilty of Nezasa and Andrew Boch of Mobi.AI discuss the end-to-end traveler journey and the gaps that remain. Read More
Phocuswright releases Travel Forward report for 2026
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Phocuswright releases Travel Forward report for 2026
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2025
The year-end, forward-looking report outlines global travel trends for 2026 and beyond. Read More
Expedia Group to expand tours and activities business with Tiqets acquisition
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Expedia Group to expand tours and activities business with Tiqets acquisition
By Abby Crotty | December 10, 2025
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, the OTA said. Read More
Canary, Wyndham add AI Voice technology for franchisees
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Canary, Wyndham add AI Voice technology for franchisees
By Abby Crotty | December 10, 2025
Canary's AI-powered solution handles inbound guest calls, providing booking support and answering guest questions. Read More
The evolution of interlining and the future of airline retailing
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The evolution of interlining and the future of airline retailing
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2025
Expanded connectivity, simpler booking flows and new types of partnerships are opening pathways that were previously too complex or costly to support.  Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Gimmonix Technologies
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Gimmonix Technologies
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2025
Gimmonix Technologies CEO and co-founder Andrew Spektor pitched the company's RateFox+ marketplace at The Phocuswright Conference last month. Read More
Amazon vs. Perplexity: The lawsuit that matters in travel
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Amazon vs. Perplexity: The lawsuit that matters in travel
By Mario Gavira | December 10, 2025
Mario Gavira outlines the possible rulings in Amazon's lawsuit against Perplexity and what each could mean for OTAs, metasearch and travel suppliers. Read More