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News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...
By PhocusWire | September 12, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform
News / Online
Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025
Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host ecosystem” to monetize services for hosts. Read More
Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis
News / Technology
Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2025
Blade’s passenger business, which last year flew more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, was acquired by Joby in late August. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Read More
Content database specialist Giata Group acquires AI decisioning platform Smartseer
News / Online
Content database specialist Giata Group acquires AI decisioning platform Smartseer
By Abby Crotty | September 11, 2025
Berlin-based Giata said the acquisition is an effort to improve its AI personalization offerings and leverage ROI for its partners. Read More
Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward
News / Online
Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward
By Abby Crotty | September 11, 2025
A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and operational decisions. Read More
Unlocking the future of automation: How APIs are powering autonomous distribution
Opinion / Distribution
Unlocking the future of automation: How APIs are powering autonomous distribution
By Chris Hodges - Expedia Group | September 10, 2025
Expedia Group's VP of global connectivity and partner solutions writes that API integration can help improve hoteliers' operational efficiency. Read More
Airlines set ancillary records, lean into new revenue streams
News / Distribution
Airlines set ancillary records, lean into new revenue streams
By Abby Crotty | September 10, 2025
Frontier Airlines broke the ancillary revenue threshold in 2024, with ancillaries accounting for 62% of its total revenue. Read More
Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?
News / Technology
Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?
By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025
The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly making waves. Read More
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
By Zartico | September 9, 2025
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical insights to help travel marketing executives protect market share, stay relevant and prepare for... Read More
Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode
News / Technology
Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2025
A small behavioral study from Propellic examined how travelers interact with Google AI Mode and why travel marketers need to adjust. Read More
Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
News / Technology
Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025
The company, formerly called Holdbar, will use the investment to expand in the experiences market as well as for product development. Read More
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning
By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2025
StayNow uses AI to help simplify the trip planning process for travelers. Read More
OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B
News / Online
OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025
OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels, including social and AI-powered search. Read More
Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge
News / Online
Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge
By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025
The combined companies will now operate under the DigitalGuest identity. Read More
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