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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
News / Online
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
News / Online
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
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Travello acquired by U.S.-based travel tech provider TWAI
News / Online
Travello acquired by U.S.-based travel tech provider TWAI
By Abby Crotty | June 27, 2025
Travello founder and CEO Ryan Hanly said that the acquisition will help the company scale its tours and activity platform globally. Read More
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
Opinion / Technology
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - T2Impact | June 27, 2025
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal of tech consultancy T2Impact, delves into the challenges of integrating AI with legacy infrastructures. Read More
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