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How micro-moments can identify hidden patterns in traveler behavior
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How micro-moments can identify hidden patterns in traveler behavior
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2025
Learn how Zartico helps destinations translate signals into strategy and moments into measurable results.   Read More
United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
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United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
By Phocuswright Research | July 29, 2025
With consumer confidence plunging and international sentiment cooling, U.S. airlines are projected to eke out just a 1% revenue gain in 2025. Read More
Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future
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Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future
By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2025
During an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, innovation consultant Marc Mekki explained the “paradox” of AI. Read More
Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
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Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025
Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how AI will transform the trip planning process and impact travel marketers. Read More
MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases
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MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases
By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025
The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read More
Why are travel companies hesistant to sell ancillaries?
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Why are travel companies hesistant to sell ancillaries?
By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025
While the ancillary market is lucrative, travel companies still face roadblocks when trying to incorporate extras into their sales model. Read More
KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group
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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2025
Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR. Read More
Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
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Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025
At this year's GBTA Convention, business travel companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations. Read More
How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
Opinion / Technology
How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
By Suzanne Sangiovese - Riskline | July 23, 2025
Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese discusses how AI can change the game and improve traveler safety. Read More
The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025
Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the... Read More
Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation
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Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation
By Abby Crotty | July 22, 2025
Sabre is launching the platform after conducting a global travel agency survey, which revealed that 91% of agencies use four or more booking systems. Read More
All eyes on ground and sea transportation
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All eyes on ground and sea transportation
By Noam Toister - Travelier | July 22, 2025
Travelier co-founder and CEO Noam Toister says the coveted connected trip won't happen until intercity buses, rail and ferries are as easily integrated into the itinerary as the flight and... Read More
Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
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Car-sharing company Turo acquires select assets from Kyte
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2025
Kyte co-founder Ludwig Schoenack shared the news on LinkedIn, calling Turo "a partner we've long respected." Read More
Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
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Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2025
It has been over 12 years since IATA announced the launch of NDC, and alongside Sabre and Amex GBT, Accelya hopes to speed up adoption. Read More
How order management systems could create a new era of connected travel
Opinion / Distribution
How order management systems could create a new era of connected travel
By Cyril Tetaz - Amadeus | July 21, 2025
Cyril Tetaz, EVP of airline solutions at Amadeus, breaks down six ways order management systems will impact connected travel. Read More
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