Travel Booking

Peek secures $70M to build out AI
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Peek secures $70M to build out AI
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
The tours and activities platform also announced its acquisition of ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO. Read More
Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
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Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2025
AI platform Wenrix was the runner-up for the 2025 Travel Innovator of the Year award. Read More
How social search is influencing the future of travel
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How social search is influencing the future of travel
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube discussed the intersection of travel and social media. Read More
Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
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Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
SabreMosaic Concierge IQ is designed to help passengers “plan, book and manage trips in one seamless conversation.” Read More
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
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Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
Founded in 2023, Canada-based ReserveX offers a travel experiences platform for travel agencies and operators. Read More
Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
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Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025
The OTA said inbound travel bookings increased 100% in Q3 compared with the same period in 2024. Read More
Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
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Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The payment option is available when paying for Booking.com accommodations, and the companies plan to expand to flights and cars. Read More
Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
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Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott and other industry players. Read More
A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
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A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025
AI-focused launches and partnerships have been a weekly, sometimes daily, feature of travel tech news in 2025—and the pace is unlikely to let up. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2025
 Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.   Read More
HomeToGo says Interhome integration on track
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HomeToGo says Interhome integration on track
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2025
The company has already launched the Interhome B2C channel on the group’s technology platform. Read More
Amex GBT to unveil upgraded Egencia with agentic search
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Amex GBT to unveil upgraded Egencia with agentic search
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | November 13, 2025
Amex GBT's total transaction value increased 23% year over year to $9.5 billion. Excluding CWT, the increase was 9%. Read More
AI at sea: How cruise lines are turning generative tech into practical tools
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AI at sea: How cruise lines are turning generative tech into practical tools
By Marisa Garcia | November 13, 2025
Cruise lines are increasing AI use, exploring marketing automation, guest personalization and data integration. Read More
Grab to invest $60M in remote driving tech company Vay
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Grab to invest $60M in remote driving tech company Vay
By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025
Grab has existing partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies May Mobility and WeRide.   Read More
What’s next for hospitality? 3 game-changing trends for 2026
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What’s next for hospitality? 3 game-changing trends for 2026
By Joerg Schuler - Amadeus Hospitality | November 11, 2025
Three powerful forces—smarter technology, personalization and wellness and the growing influence of local events—are reshaping how hotels operate and connect with guests, and the implications should be... Read More