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The rise of cryptocurrency in travel
News / Technology
The rise of cryptocurrency in travel
By Marisa Garcia | August 5, 2025
Cryptocurrency still represents a small portion of global travel spend, but industry leaders believe change is coming quickly. Read More
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
News / Online
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Founded last year, Journey allows travelers to earn AI-curated rewards from independent hotels and rentals. Read More
Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
News / Online
Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Just last month, Baidu announced a partnership with Uber to deploy robotaxis in the Middle East and Asia. Read More
OYO acquires rental management platform MadeComfy
News / Technology
OYO acquires rental management platform MadeComfy
By Linda Fox | August 4, 2025
MadeComfy secured funding of $10M two years ago and said the investment would go towards expansion across Australia. Read More
The hidden climate cost of booking travel—And how to fix it
Opinion / Online
The hidden climate cost of booking travel—And how to fix it
By Rasmus Juul-Olsen - Bookmundi | August 4, 2025
As the planet nears key climate tipping points, Bookmundi CEO Rasmus Juul-Olsen stresses the need for the travel industry to act. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Peter O’Donovan of CarTrawler
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Peter O’Donovan of CarTrawler
By Morgan Hines | August 4, 2025
Peter O'Donovan, CEO of CarTrawler, opened up about the connected trip, artificial intelligence, challenges he faces and more in a CEO Spotlight interview. Read More
The evolution of CRM in hotels
News / Technology
The evolution of CRM in hotels
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2025
Executives from Penta Hotels and Smart Host discussed customer relationship management and the challenges of merging legacy data with new data in the PhocusWire studio. Read More
Weighing in on the next generation of travel products and services around the world
News / Technology
Weighing in on the next generation of travel products and services around the world
By Abby Crotty | August 1, 2025
In an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe 2025, Emilie Dumont, CEO of Digitrips, and Rajnish Kumar, group co-CEO of Ixigo, discussed the tech ties that bind different regions of the world. Read More
Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
News / Distribution
Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2025
The company reported positive earnings for the second quarter of 2025 on the heels of a profit increase during Q1, despite global and economic uncertainty. Read More
Travel executives on the rise of ‘interest media’
News / Online
Travel executives on the rise of ‘interest media’
By Morgan Hines | July 31, 2025
Industry experts agree social media is only getting stronger and more relevant, particularly in this new era of "interest media," a new term coined by Gary Vaynerchuk. Read More
Amex GBT-CWT merger set for Q3 close as DOJ drops antitrust suit
News / Distribution
Amex GBT-CWT merger set for Q3 close as DOJ drops antitrust suit
By Elizabeth West - BTN | July 30, 2025
Amex GBT initially announced its intention to acquire CWT in March 2024 but the deal hit the regulatory buffers weeks later. Read More
Trends, challenges and opportunities in ground transportation
News / Online
Trends, challenges and opportunities in ground transportation
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025
Executives discussed recent achievements and ongoing issues in ground transportation, as well as what's needed to achieve the seamless journey. Read More
Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
News / Online
Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
By Morgan Hines | July 29, 2025
Booking Holdings reported positive results with a rise in room nights, gross bookings and revenue, exceeding its own expectations, despite uncertainty. Read More
TakeUp scores $11M to advance revenue optimization for independent hotels
News / Startups
TakeUp scores $11M to advance revenue optimization for independent hotels
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025
TakeUp says its technology uses causal inference AI models to continuously fine-tune pricing based on guest behavior. Read More
Startup Stage: Hotelwise wants to help Canadian travelers find the right hotel
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Hotelwise wants to help Canadian travelers find the right hotel
By Abby Crotty | July 29, 2025
Hotelwise was founded earlier this year by Andres Collart who previously founded Trip Ninja. Read More
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