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Fintech startup TurnStay secures $2M
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Fintech startup TurnStay secures $2M
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
Co-founder James Hedley said the funding brings TurnStay closer to its mission of "reducing the friction of getting paid in the African travel industry." Read More
MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI assistant
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MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI assistant
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025
The updated Myra assistant enables users to ask complex questions and receive personalized recommendations with real-time pricing and availability. Read More
Fora acquires AI startup Legends
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Fora acquires AI startup Legends
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
Legends and Fora, both PhocusWire Hot 25 Startups, said the deal will help bring Legends' tools to a wider community of advisors and travelers. Read More
Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
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Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025
Declines in air distribution bookings as well as airline de-migrations impacted Sabre's second quarter financial results. Read More
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Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences
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Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences
By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025
The short-term rental giant said the response has been “overwhelmingly positive,” with experiences and services receiving higher ratings than homes. Read More
Expedia says AI is improving the customer experience and generating revenue
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Expedia says AI is improving the customer experience and generating revenue
By Jamie Biesiada | August 6, 2025
Expedia Group executives discussed the company's use of AI and the results it is seeing during a recent event it hosted in New York. Read More
RV rental company Roadsurfer lands €85 million for expansion
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RV rental company Roadsurfer lands €85 million for expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025
The Germany-based company said the capital will be used for growth and to expand its existing fleet in North America and Europe. Read More
TourRadar unveils $1M fund to reward travelers and creators for content
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TourRadar unveils $1M fund to reward travelers and creators for content
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2025
The RISE fund follows the launch of TourRadar Moments, an in-app feature that enables trips to be booked from content uploaded by travelers and creators. Read More
Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
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Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
By Abby Crotty | August 5, 2025
The company reported a significant increase in advertising spend, with the number anticipated to increase during the summer travel season. Read More
Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
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Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
By Linda Fox | August 5, 2025
Accor and Marriott have seen recent gains in loyalty program members as well as increases in other loyalty growth metrics. Read More
The rise of cryptocurrency in travel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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