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AiOla lands investment from United Airlines for voice AI tools

By Linda Fox | July 11, 2025

United Airlines is exploring various use cases with aiOla's voice and conversational AI. Read More

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European hotels show interest in AI but gaps remain

By Abby Crotty | July 11, 2025

A survey of over 1,500 European hotels confirmed there is interest in AI, but uptake is stalled by practical challenges. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...

By PhocusWire | July 11, 2025

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

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Keeping an eye on the long-tail of luxury travel

By Linda Fox | July 11, 2025

"Aspiring" luxury travelers, who make up 35% of the luxury market, are the segment to watch according to COMO Hotels. Read More

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How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery

By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2025

At Phocuswright Europe, Judith Eyck of HolidayPirates and Adrian Villabruna of Videreo discussed how social media and AI may work together during the travel planning process. Read More

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International travel eSIM provider Airalo raises $220M

By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025

The $220 million investment puts Airalo’s valuation at $1 billion, with the company claiming unicorn status. Read More

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IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2025

IndiGo Ventures is backing startups in aviation and related businesses including sustainability and digital solutions as well as advanced air mobility solutions and consumer facing travel platforms. Read More

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Travel's 'plumbers' on the evolving definition of connectivity success

By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025

As technology advances, providers' definition of connectivity success has shifted. Read More

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Rewriting online travel in Japan

By WIT | July 10, 2025

At WiT Japan & North Asia 2025, entrepreneur Takaya Shinozuka shared the stage with Takashi Maeda, partner at PKSHA Technology, to talk about how their collaboration signals a new phase for tech-led... Read More

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Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning

By Abby Crotty | July 10, 2025

AI tools are becoming more common for leisure travel planning, especially with travelers from emerging markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Kismet wants to bring hotels to conversational search

By Abby Crotty | July 9, 2025

Kismet, founded just last year, wants to help hotels leverage AI to boost sales. Read More

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Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business

By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025

Sabre said it will use profits from the sale to pay down debt, optimize its portfolio and foster long-term growth. Read More

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15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform

By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025

The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint. Read More

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Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com

By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025

After announcing it was ceasing operations in March, Homelike has since been acquired by housing solutions platform Spacest.com. Read More

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Ryanair's Michael Cawley on tech investment and AI philosophy

By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025

In an interview at Phocuswright Europe, Michael Cawley, a former CFO and deputy CEO of Ryanair, discussed the airline's tech investment priorities and philosophy around implementing AI. Read More

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