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HomeToGo announces largest majority stake acquisition to date

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2023

HomeToGo announces it has acquired a majority stake in KMW Reisen GmbH and Super Urlaub GmbH in an effort to bolster its marketplace with themed travel package options. Read More

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Three ways generative AI is improving the travel industry

By Morgan Hines | December 18, 2023

In a wide-ranging conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from Microsoft, Priceline and Amadeus discussed opportunities generative AI presents to the travel industry and how it's changing... Read More

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Short-term rental companies Veeve, UnderTheDoormat Group merge

By Morgan Hines | December 14, 2023

As a combined entity, the group will serve as a full-service manager of “premium urban short lets” in Paris and London. Read More

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ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023

This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023

Textomap helps businesses and individuals visualize and display location-based content, which improves customer engagement by providing more context and data. Read More

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Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers

By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023

While artificial intelligence and machine learning have been integral to Google’s offerings for years, 2023 brought a new concept to the fore: generative AI. Read More

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Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023

As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More

News / Startups

Layla launches, receives €3M in seed funding

By Morgan Hines | November 30, 2023

The new app is an artificial intelligence-driven travel advisor that is meant to help users plan trips and book seamlessly. Read More

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Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund

By Morgan Hines | November 28, 2023

Expedia is looking to bolster efforts to remove barriers to travel with its new funding initiative. Read More

News / Technology

Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership

By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2023

The companies are aiming to bring artificial intelligence-powered travel planning to airlines and hotels across the globe. Read More

News / Startups

WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe

By Linda Fox | November 27, 2023

The company is present in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain and said its “strategic goal is to solidify its foothold in its five current markets and expand its presence across Europe" before... Read More

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Outsite receives €300M in real estate funding as part of new partnership

By Morgan Hines | November 21, 2023

The company, which provides accommodations for digital nomads, is looking to grow its property count in Europe. Read More

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Destinations weigh up impact of AI

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2023

Sojern's State of Destination Marketing 2024 revealed that 49% of destination marketing organizations are expecting a significant impact from AI. Read More

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Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the travel industry heads enter the AI race. Read More

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5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2023

Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,... Read More

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