Travel Planning

News / Online

Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis

By Abby Crotty | July 18, 2025

The robotaxi program is set to launch later in 2026 in a major city in the United States, then expanding to global markets over the next six years. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Fora, Amex GBT, Expedia Group and more...

By PhocusWire | July 18, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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Headwinds and tailwinds impacting the European rentals landscape

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2025

Executives from Airbnb and HomeToGo discussed the professionalization of rentals as well as the potential to turn regulations into an opportunity at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

News / Technology

How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign

By Morgan Hines | July 18, 2025

Are technology-forward television campaigns an effective way to boost interest in a destination? Read More

News / Online

Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products

By Morgan Hines | July 17, 2025

United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of funding. Read More

News / Technology

Travel Curious acquires Redeam to offer more services to experience providers

By Linda Fox | July 17, 2025

Travel Curious will integrate Redeam's technology and partner ecosystem into its platform, enabling it to offer more services to experience providers and make it easier for the travel industry to sell... Read More

News / Online

European hotels rebuff Airbnb's overtourism claims

By Mark Frary | July 17, 2025

Airbnb alleges that hotels are to blame for overtourism in Europe, but hotels say that's not the case. Read More

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TravCorp acquires Specialist Holidays Group to strengthen position in premium, tailor-made markets

By Abby Crotty | July 16, 2025

Specialist Holidays Group includes the Citalia, American Holidays and Sovereign Luxury Travel brands. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Pink Notebook offers visual-first, social travel planning

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2025

Pink Notebook aims to create a curated discovery process supported by private collaboration, incorporating machine learning and real-time availability. Read More

News / Technology

Accor's tech chief on experiences, shifting mindset and system fragmentation

By Linda Fox | July 16, 2025

Accor's chief commercial, digital and technology officer Alix Boulnois shared her thoughts on the group's digital transformation during an interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

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Uber, Baidu partner to deploy robotaxis globally

By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2025

The first deployment of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles are anticipated to launch on Uber in Asia and the Middle East later this year. Read More

Opinion / Online

Instagram's Google integration: A game changer for travel marketing

By Mario Gavira | July 15, 2025

Mario Gavira discusses Instagram's Google integration, calling the implications "profound" amid the visual storytelling era. Read More

News / Online

Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine

By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2025

Rydoo and Semine are developing a solution that provides finance teams with end-to-end visibility, real-time insights, built-in control and smoother integrations. Read More