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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and more...
By PhocusWire | November 24, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 24, 2025
Founded in 2021, the startup recently raised a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network. Read More
Beyond points: Rethinking loyalty and brand consistency
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Beyond points: Rethinking loyalty and brand consistency
By Phocuswright Research | November 21, 2025
Phocuswright sought to better understand the forces behind repeat brand patronage in a study exploring consistency, relationships and programs' influence on booking. Read More
Barry Diller on Google, AI and the future of travel search
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Barry Diller on Google, AI and the future of travel search
By Abby Crotty | November 21, 2025
The chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group said that Google's search monopoly is coming to an end. Read More
Ramp raises $300M, valuation soars to $32B
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Ramp raises $300M, valuation soars to $32B
By Morgan Hines | November 20, 2025
Ramp raised $500 million in July and $200 million in June. Read More
Peek secures $70M to build out AI
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Peek secures $70M to build out AI
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
The tours and activities platform also announced its acquisition of ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO. Read More
Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
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Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2025
AI platform Wenrix was the runner-up for the 2025 Travel Innovator of the Year award. Read More
How social search is influencing the future of travel
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How social search is influencing the future of travel
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube discussed the intersection of travel and social media. Read More
Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
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Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
SabreMosaic Concierge IQ is designed to help passengers “plan, book and manage trips in one seamless conversation.” Read More
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
Founded in 2023, Canada-based ReserveX offers a travel experiences platform for travel agencies and operators. Read More
Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
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Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2025
Mindtrip for Hotels gives guests tailored recommendations ahead of their stay. Read More
Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
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Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025
The OTA said inbound travel bookings increased 100% in Q3 compared with the same period in 2024. Read More
Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
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Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The payment option is available when paying for Booking.com accommodations, and the companies plan to expand to flights and cars. Read More
Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
News / Technology
Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott and other industry players. Read More
A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
News / Technology
A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025
AI-focused launches and partnerships have been a weekly, sometimes daily, feature of travel tech news in 2025—and the pace is unlikely to let up. Read More
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