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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, Google, GetYourGuide and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, Google, GetYourGuide and more...
By PhocusWire | March 6, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust
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Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust
By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026
Executives from Booking.com, Google, Sabre and Skyscanner discuss the challenges for the travel industry in adopting agentic AI. Read More
Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
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Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2026
CFO Scott Schenkel detailed how Expedia Group is optimizing operations to maximize efficiency and results. Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
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APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026
The second part of our APAC travel trend series focuses on loyalty, experiences and technology's role in the "digital-first" region. Read More
Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking
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Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2026
Powered by Connect AI from Lighthouse, The Hotels Network app in ChatGPT is open to hotels across the world. Read More
Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy
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Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy
By Cathy Walsh | March 4, 2026
The travel app combines guidebook expertise with interactive maps, local tips and trip-building tools. Read More
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
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Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
By PhocusWire | March 4, 2026
At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.   Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
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APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
By Abby Crotty | March 4, 2026
In part one of a two-part feature, PhocusWire takes a deep dive into the current travel trends defining APAC and what the landscape may look like moving forward. Read More
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
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Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 3, 2026
The assistant is available to business travelers who don’t have access to Navan through their employers, allowing them to manage their travel plans and address disruptions. Read More
Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
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Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
By Mark Frary | March 3, 2026
The sector has been active in recent years, with players like BlaBlarCar, Flix, Rome2Rio and Travelier all making moves to adapt to a changing market. Read More
Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future
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Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future
By WiT | March 2, 2026
In this sneak peek of the new Indonesia Explored report, WiT is diving into how local OTAs are not just defending their home turf but are eyeing regional dominance. Read More
Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
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Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026
Revenue for the air IT solutions business increased 6.4% to €2.3 billion in 2025 while the hospitality solutions business saw revenue increase 6% to €1 billion. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
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Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026
Skyscanner joins Hyatt, Accor, MakeMyTrip, Expedia, Booking.com and others in launching its ChatGPT app. Read More
Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
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Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026
The company increased net revenue in Q4 2025 by 21% to $2.2 billion, attributed to travel demand. For the full year, net revenue increased to almost $9 billion. Read More
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