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IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency

By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025

IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency. Read More

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European regulator finds Google not compliant with DMA

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2025

The European Commission has said Google-parent Alphabet “self-preferences its own services” following and investigation and feedback from third parties. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: DerbySoft, Ixigo, UATP, Veltra and more...

By PhocusWire | March 21, 2025

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

News / Online

How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?

By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2025

Helping destinations deal with crowds and encouraing consumers to explore lesser-known locations is a shared responsibility across the travel industry between travelers, brands and local authorities,... Read More

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Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements

By Morgan Hines | March 20, 2025

A report from Amadeus Hospitality delves into business travelers’ technology interests, booking patterns and preferences around sharing data. Read More

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Accor's chief digital officer talks distribution, direct bookings and loyalty

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2025

Alix Boulnois, chief business, digital and tech officer of Accor, discusses the hotel group's priorities across distribution, direct bookings and loyalty. Read More

News / Startups

Spain-based tech-enabled campsite operator HolaCamp raises €10M

By Abby Crotty | March 19, 2025

HolaCamp, which currently offers offers glamping experiences in Spain and Portugal, said it will use the funding to drive growth and further development of its technology. Read More

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Tripadvisor continues fight against fraudulent reviews as incidences increase

By Abby Crotty | March 19, 2025

Tripadvisor said member fraud—when an independent user posts a review that violates fraud guidelines—accounted for just over 39% of fake reviews. Read More

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Concur to get generative AI assistant from SAP

By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2025

SAP Concur also revealed it has expanded its partnership with American Express to launch real-time authorization data capability, alongside a number of other announcements. Read More

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New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions

By Marisa Garcia | March 19, 2025

As the European Union prepares to widely roll out digital identity wallets, experts say hotels should act now to adopt these solutions to smooth guest experiences. Read More

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Lufthansa's AI assistant Swifty pilots with SWISS, plots next steps

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2025

The pilot offers website users the option to book their flight using AI alongside traditional search. Read More

Opinion / Technology

2025 is the year AI agents will transform airline shopping

By Rick Seaney - 3Victors | March 18, 2025

Consumers, not companies, will be the real drivers of the agent change as they quickly embrace readily available free online tools more quickly than any airline can. Read More

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Vacasa agrees to increased offer from Casago

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2025

Casago increased its offer to acquire Vacasa after existing shareholder Davidson Kempner made its own offer early last month. Read More

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Tripadvisor brings in Booking.com veteran as president of Viator

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2025

Almost a year since Ben Drew stepped down, Tripadvisor Group is bringing in former Booking.com executive Pepijn Rijvers to lead Viator's next phase of growth. Read More

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Virgin Atlantic partners with Joby for U.K. electric air taxi service

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2025

The companies hope to offer zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester airports. Read More

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