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U.K. regulator to investigate Amex GBT acquisition of CWT more closely

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K. has expressed concern that the merger could impact quality of service, pricing and/or lead to reduced innovation for the business travel customers of... Read More

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Spanish regulators fine Booking.com €413M

By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | July 30, 2024

Spanish authorities said Booking.com has violated competition laws by having an "unfair imbalance" in its relationship with hotels in the country and it has prevented other OTAs from "entering the... Read More

News / Startups

Travel insurance startup Faye raises $31M in series B funding

By Mileva Sapic | July 30, 2024

The round was led by Portage, a global investment platform, along with contributions from Lumir Ventures, F2 Venture Capital, Viola Ventures and Munich Re Ventures. Read More

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Airline alliances redouble efforts to make multicarrier itineraries seamless

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 29, 2024

As the three major alliances have reached something close to global coverage, using technology to facilitate seamless, multicarrier journeys has become a priority. Read More

News / Startups

Travlr acquires majority stake in ReZme and launches subscription product

By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2024

ReZme will now focus on its JoinCherry extension as a B2B, white-label product, which Travlr said will help clients using its white-label platform to intercept and provide offers to users who are on... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more

By PhocusWire | July 26, 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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In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning

By Morgan Hines | July 26, 2024

On the heels of last week’s CrowdStrike outage, the question of how to manage mass delays and cancellations along with what crisis management’s future may look like is only more critical. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning

By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024

Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Report: Travel fintech - Monetizing the new era of customer care

By Cathy Walsh | July 24, 2024

In this exclusive report from PhocusWire and HTS, find out how fintech products that address pain points around disruptions and flexibility can serve travelers while also generating incremental revenue... Read More

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Exoticca lands €60M investment to grow multi-day tours platform

By Linda Fox | July 24, 2024

Exoticca said the investment will go towards bringing in AI capabilities to its technology platform as well as brand building, particularly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Read More

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MakeMyTrip first quarter driven by robust travel demand

By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024

MakeMyTrip group CEO Rajesh Magow said "multiple macroeconomic drivers," including government investment in travel infrastructure and rising disposable income, had contributed to gains in all segments... Read More

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The rise in digital solutions for cross-border payments and why compliance is key

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2024

TerraPay's co-founder and chief business officer Ani Sane discusses why the company's growth strategy is built on securing regulatory approvals in new markets. Read More

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GBTA predicts business travel spending will hit a record this year, surpass $2T in 2028

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024

As the Global Business Travel Association's Convention 2024 opened in Atlanta, the organization released its annual outlook report, which predicts steady growth through 2028. Read More

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Selina facing insolvency, looks for buyers

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2024

Founded in 2014, Selina said its properties are designed to enable millennial and Gen Z travelers to "seamlessly travel and work abroad," by combining accommodations with coworking and recreation... Read More

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Tripstax, FCM Travel, Accelya, Spotnana and more corporate travel news from GBTA 2024

By Mileva Sapic | July 22, 2024

Dozens of corporate travel technology suppliers released new and updated products on the first day of the Global Business Travel Association's Convention 2024 in Atlanta. Read More

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