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Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control

By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2025

There's been a “channel shift” back to the OTAs and other digital avenues, but hotels are starting to lose control of their rates. Read More

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Navan files for confidential listing in the United States

By Michael B. Baker | June 23, 2025

Navan, formerly TripActions, reportedly filed for a confidential IPO just under three years ago but declined to comment on specifics at the time. Read More

News / Online

Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in

By Abby Crotty | June 23, 2025

The block deal went through on June 19, with the Schroder Fund acquiring a significant stake from Elevation Capital. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Whereo helps hotels drive revenue from experiences

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025

Newly launched aggregator Whereo helps travelers discover hotels' unique offers and experiences. Read More

Interview / Online

Companjon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2025

By PhocusWire | June 23, 2025

Companjon was one of four innovators that pitched their companies on stage at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

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European traveler mindset in 2025: Simplicity, search and social influence

By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2025

For travel companies, digital infrastructure matters more than ever, but travelers are still grounded in pragmatic behaviors. Read More

News / Technology

Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust

By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025

The list of cyber threats to travel brands such as phishing, credential stuffing and nation state attacks is growing as artificial intelligence advances. Read More

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Visit Group acquires hospitality tech provider GODO

By Linda Fox | June 19, 2025

Visit Group said the deal boosts its presence in the Nordic region and speeds up its strategy to create a platform that helps hotels and experiences drive direct sales, cost efficient distribution and... Read More

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Hotels prioritize direct bookings but lack data clarity, report finds

By Abby Crotty | June 18, 2025

The 2025 report included data from 21,000 anonymous survey respondents, representing over 700 hotel brands across 310 cities. Read More

News / Online

Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty

By Morgan Hines | June 18, 2025

Loyalty experts weigh in on how programs could be improved in the travel industry, AI, blockchain, personalization and more. Read More

News / Technology

The evolving role of AI in business travel

By Mark Frary | June 18, 2025

In the year since the 2024 Business Travel Show Europe, we have seen a torrent of AI-related announcements and launches in the business travel sector. Read More

News / Technology

Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2025

At HITEC 2025, technology companies unveiled their latest innovations for the hospitality industry, including several integrating artificial intelligence. Read More

News / Technology

Exoticca unveils AI-powered SmartFare technology

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2025

Exoticca said the technology can filter 6.5 million flights daily by factors including duration, layovers and price, to find the best option for travelers. Read More

News / Technology

DerbySoft launches flight technology solution

By Morgan Hines | June 17, 2025

Jason Sui, who co-founded PKFare which was acquired by DerbySoft last year, will take the reins as divisional CEO for flights at DerbySoft. Read More

News / Online

Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen

By Abby Crotty | June 17, 2025

Certares founder and senior managing director Greg O'Hara shared his candid opinions on the travel industry in an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

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