Travel Planning

News / Technology

Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future

By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2025

During an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, innovation consultant Marc Mekki explained the “paradox” of AI. Read More

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European acquisition revives Space Perspective's space tourism ambitions

By Brinley Hineman - Travel Weekly | July 25, 2025

Space Perspective appeared to cease operations earlier this year, but now the company seems to be back on track to eventual operation after being acquired. Read More

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Google's take on travel search and AI's influence

By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025

Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how AI will transform the trip planning process and impact travel marketers. Read More

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MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases

By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025

The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read More

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Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

CEO Sundar Pichai said AI is having a positive impact across every part of the business and driving strong momentum for Alphabet. Read More

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Why are travel companies hesistant to sell ancillaries?

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

While the ancillary market is lucrative, travel companies still face roadblocks when trying to incorporate extras into their sales model. Read More

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The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech space, which often incentivizes new hires. Read More

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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2025

Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR. Read More

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Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025

At this year's GBTA Convention, business travel companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How AI is transforming travel safety for real people

By Suzanne Sangiovese - Riskline | July 23, 2025

Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese discusses how AI can change the game and improve traveler safety. Read More

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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?

By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025

Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the... Read More

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Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation

By Abby Crotty | July 22, 2025

Sabre is launching the platform after conducting a global travel agency survey, which revealed that 91% of agencies use four or more booking systems. Read More

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Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty

By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025

Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion this year, a 6.6% growth year over year, and the United States is expected to be the top market for spending, according to a new GBTA... Read More