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Business travel AI assistant 'Otto The Agent' launches
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Business travel AI assistant 'Otto The Agent' launches
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2025
AI-powered travel assistant Otto the Agent is now available to function as an executive assistant for business travelers. Read More
Amex GBT CEO on why AI will ‘strengthen and strengthen’ TMCs
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Amex GBT CEO on why AI will ‘strengthen and strengthen’ TMCs
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2025
At The Beat Live event this week, Amex GBT CEO Paul Abbott detailed why he believes TMCs can thrive in an AI environment. Read More
DreamFolks acquires 60% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel
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DreamFolks acquires 60% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel
By Abby Crotty | December 3, 2025
India-based DreamFolks, an airport services aggregator, said the move will strengthen its international presence. Read More
WP Holding to sell Fluege.de for €42M
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WP Holding to sell Fluege.de for €42M
By Abby Crotty | December 3, 2025
The China-based Tongcheng Travel said the acquisition of Fluege.de will bolster its flight ticket-booking business in Europe. Read More
Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflects on 26 years at the OTA and industry evolution
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Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflects on 26 years at the OTA and industry evolution
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2025
As he prepares to step down as CEO of Priceline, Brett Keller discusses his time at the OTA, the highs and lows and what he would have done differently. Read More
OTAs squeezed as airlines push for distribution control
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OTAs squeezed as airlines push for distribution control
By Gulce Karsli Rozenveld - Oojo.com | December 3, 2025
Oojo.com CEO Gulce Karsli Rozenveld outlines potential ramifications of airlines' "quest for total control" of distribution. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Wenrix
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Wenrix
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2025
During a presentation at The Phocuswright Conference, CEO Amir Balaish said Wenrix's DeepFlow product "closes the execution gap." Read More
Reinventing travel protection for the embedded, AI-powered era
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Reinventing travel protection for the embedded, AI-powered era
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2025
As personalization, instant payouts and embedded offers become standard across travel, insurers are rethinking how they design products, manage claims and partner across the ecosystem. Read More
3 key shifts happening in the corporate travel landscape
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3 key shifts happening in the corporate travel landscape
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2025
Executives from Amex GBT, Festive Road and Spotnana discussed how travel search, content distribution and trip servicing are changing for corporate travel buyers and bookers. Read More
Ryanair ditches membership program after eight months
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Ryanair ditches membership program after eight months
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2025
Ryanair launched its Prime scheme in late March, offering benefits including free reserved seats, travel insurance and monthly sales for £79. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Acai Travel
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Acai Travel
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2025
Acai Travel received the People's Choice Award as part of Phocuswright’s Launch: Innovation program. Read More
Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern on OTAs moving up the funnel
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Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern on OTAs moving up the funnel
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2025
Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern discussed AI's impact on trip planning as well as behind the scenes. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: BoomPop
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: BoomPop
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2025
BoomPop was named Travel Innovator of the Year as part of Phocuswright's Launch: Innovation program. Read More
Outlining trends, changes and the future of vacation rentals
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Outlining trends, changes and the future of vacation rentals
By Abby Crotty | November 26, 2025
During an interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Sharad Sundaresan of Homescreen and Eric Goldreyer of Savvy, shared their thoughts on the STR sector. Read More
Pangea acquires social app Overlap to address travel tech fragmentation
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Pangea acquires social app Overlap to address travel tech fragmentation
By Abby Crotty | November 25, 2025
As of Monday, Overlap users can log in to Pangea and access friends, pins and trips on the merged platform. Read More
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