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AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
News / Technology
AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
By Abby Crotty | July 7, 2025
Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why hoteliers are hesitant to really dive in. Read More
Investor grabs 9% of "undervalued" Tripadvisor Group
News / Online
Investor grabs 9% of "undervalued" Tripadvisor Group
By Linda Fox | July 3, 2025
Starboard said in an SEC filing that Tripadvisor shares were undervalued and that it would meet with the management and board of directors to explore opportunities to boost value. Read More
SEO has left the party: How travel marketing could change
News / Technology
SEO has left the party: How travel marketing could change
By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025
Digital travel marketing has changed immensely in recent years, but more shifts are on the horizon as technology, namely AI, continues to evolve. Read More
Ant International unveils AI-powered travel service Alipay+ Voyager
News / Technology
Ant International unveils AI-powered travel service Alipay+ Voyager
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025
Fliggy, Agoda and Trip.com are launch partners for Ant International's AI-powered travel agent. Read More
Rethinking travel search with AI
From Our Partners / Technology
Rethinking travel search with AI
By PhocusWire | July 2, 2025
Skyscanner CPO Piero Sierra explains how how the company is leveraging AI to enhance traveler discovery, power new B2B partnerships and evolve its role from a metasearch engine to a trusted travel... Read More
Startup Stage: StaySaavy wants to ensure guests don't overpay for hotel stays
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: StaySaavy wants to ensure guests don't overpay for hotel stays
By Abby Crotty | July 2, 2025
Powered by artificial intelligence, StaySaavy monitors hotel prices in real time and rebooks travelers' accommodations if the price drops. Read More
Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI
News / Technology
Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025
The leaders of hospitality tech companies Hostaway, Lighthouse and Mews discussed growth strategies and technology developments during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More
Specialist travel brands on being agile and building trust amid volatility
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Specialist travel brands on being agile and building trust amid volatility
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2025
At Phocuswright Europe 2025, executives from CheckYeti and WingBuddy discussed what it's like to be a niche player in turbulent times. Read More
How the tourism industry can manage attractions overcrowding
News / Online
How the tourism industry can manage attractions overcrowding
By Marisa Garcia | July 1, 2025
Cities, operators and policymakers must reconsider ticket sales, who gets access and what fair visitation looks like as post-pandemic tourism rises. Read More
Tiqets receives €25 million loan to refinance
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Tiqets receives €25 million loan to refinance
By Abby Crotty | June 30, 2025
The loan from ABN AMRO bank will enable savings and flexibility for future growth, the online booking platform said. Read More
Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
From Our Partners / Online
Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
By Michelle Bruno | June 30, 2025
Partnerships enable airlines to optimize customer engagement at multiple touchpoints, contributing data and insights, closing service gaps, mitigating disruption, providing specialized services and... Read More
Report—Cross-border payments in travel: Risks, rewards and the road ahead
From Our Partners / Online
Report—Cross-border payments in travel: Risks, rewards and the road ahead
By Michelle Bruno | June 30, 2025
This exclusive report, produced by PhocusWire in association with Worldline, details the potential, costs, benefits and solutions available to travel retailers.  Read More
Why hospitality technology has a duty to support digital accessibility
Opinion / Technology
Why hospitality technology has a duty to support digital accessibility
By Richie Khandewal - PriceLabs | June 30, 2025
PriceLabs co-founder and president Richie Khandewal discusses the need for inclusive software in hospitality tech. Read More
Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
News / Technology
Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2025
Aviation executives from Lufthansa Group and OAG addressed data fragmentation, as well as risk and opportunities for AI during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More
Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
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Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
By Abby Crotty | June 27, 2025
Inspirato and Buyerlink will combine to form One Planet Platforms, with the Inspirato brand continuing to operate as the new entity's premier luxury travel division. Read More
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