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Poland-based WP Holding to purchase Invia Group for nearly €240M

By Morgan Hines | December 23, 2024

The technology holding company has signed a framework agreement to buy all the shares of the travel company. Invia Group operates in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary... Read More

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Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024

The Dutch company invests in technology companies across multiple verticals and said, with this transaction, it will serve more than 100-million customers in Latin America across travel, e-commerce and... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning

By Mileva Sapic | December 23, 2024

Nowadays handles venue sourcing, negotiations and logistics to make event planning faster and cost-efficient. Read More

News / Startups

How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024

We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

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Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024

This new interactive report from Phocuswright equips industry stakeholders with key data and trends needed to navigate the evolving travel landscape. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?

By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen | December 19, 2024

The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers. Read More

News / Online

HotelPlanner acquires platform for finding pet-friendly accommodations

By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024

The company said the acquisition is part its goal to improve travel by making experiences more inclusive with the ability to bring along furry friends. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor to merge with Liberty Tripadvisor in $435M deal

By Mitra Sorrells | December 19, 2024

The companies announced the merger Thursday morning and the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. Read More

News / Online

The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2024

Travel industry mergers, hot startups and news about online giants such as Airbnb and Expedia all made the list of top 10 most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2024. Read More

News / Technology

AI agents in development demonstrate the potential for travel

By Mark Frary | December 18, 2024

Michael Gulmann, Mark Losey, Noreen Henry and Terry Jones discuss AI agents and their impact on the travel industry at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2024

These are the trends and topics in travel that have made headlines in 2024 and that we expect to hear more about in 2025. Read More

News / Startups

Meili raises €8.1 million to build mobility distribution platform

By Morgan Hines | December 17, 2024

The Dublin-based company from the founders of CarTrawler offers technology that enables mobility companies to integrate with airlines, travel and technology partners. Read More

News / Distribution

Troop founder on travel tech disruption and group travel growth

By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024

Dennis Vilovic, founder and co-CEO of Troop, believes group travel could increase by 30% next year despite pressure from some large corporations for employees to return to the office full time. Read More

News / Technology

5 ways travelers are using GenAI

By PhocusWright Research | December 16, 2024

Phocuswright research reveals that travelers use generative AI for ideas, decision making and research but also express concerns regarding its safety and accuracy. Read More

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