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Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca
News / Online
Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025
The acquisition marks an expansion of Holidu’s portfolio in the Mallorcan vacation rental market. Read More
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
News / Technology
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025
“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More
Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
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Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The company said that it wasn't affected by the general economic environment in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
Trivago raises future guidance following better-than-expected Q1
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Trivago raises future guidance following better-than-expected Q1
By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2025
The results come after the company saw revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, for the first time since the first quarter of 2023. Read More
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
News / Technology
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The tool is in beta testing for select users in the United States and Germany with a wider release dependent on the results of the trial. Read More
Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion
News / Technology
Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2025
The hospitality solutions business grew out of Sabre’s purchase of SynXis in 2005, and it has been building out retailing capabilities for hotels in recent years. Read More
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
News / Distribution
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025
Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand. Read More
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
News / Technology
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more. Read More
Technology’s role in furthering sustainable travel, economic inclusion
Opinion / Technology
Technology’s role in furthering sustainable travel, economic inclusion
By Ragnar Fjölnisson, Kaptio | April 28, 2025
Ragnar Fjölnisson, co-founder and chief product officer of Kaptio, explains why technology’s role in sustainable travel is more important than ever. Read More
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
News / Technology
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for airline staff. Read More
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
News / Online
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2025
Travelers are showing a heightened awareness of their impact on destinations and factoring in the potential for overcrowding, according to Booking.com's latest report on travel and sustainability.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
News / Startups
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry for good." Read More
InterLnkd partners with online car rental marketplace
News / Startups
InterLnkd partners with online car rental marketplace
By Abby Crotty | April 23, 2025
InterLnkd said the partnership with AutoRentals.com marks the first time it has been available in the car rental market. Read More
Trainline acquires rail and bus ticket seller Trenes.com
News / Online
Trainline acquires rail and bus ticket seller Trenes.com
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2025
U.K.-based Trainline plans to use its Platform One tech to drive more customers for Trenes.com, improve the user experience and create a more seamless experience. Read More
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