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News / Technology

When travelers want digital vs. human interaction

By PhocusWright Research | November 7, 2024

According to Phocuswright’s latest travel research report, travelers are not ready to give up the human touch when traveling, especially when it comes to customer service. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus revenue hits €1.5B in Q3

By Linda Fox | November 7, 2024

Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto said company aims to be "undisputed aggregator" of NDC volumes for airlines. Read More

News / Startups

Acai Travel secures $4M for AI efficiency tools for agents

By Linda Fox | November 7, 2024

The funding will further the startups’ ambition to build an operating system to drive efficiency in travel operations and enhance the traveler experience. Read More

News / Technology

Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?

By Matthew Parsons | November 6, 2024

New players entering travel and tourism are looking to benefit from technology platforms borne out of recent digital acceleration and platforms that have been further enhanced by recent developments in... Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Report: From bucket list to booking — How TikTok is shaping travel decisions today

By Martin Cowen and Madeline List | November 6, 2024

TikTok is at the forefront of e-commerce and can offer a route to market for travel brands looking to raise awareness and foster evangelism, backed by strong conversion rates. Read More

News / Technology

Mews acquires meetings and events technology specialist Quotelo

By Linda Fox | November 4, 2024

Quotelo is the tenth acquisition for Mews Ventures, which most recently acquired HS3 in Germany in May. Read More

News / Online

Gray Dawes grows in Australia with acquisition of Verve Travel

By Linda Fox | November 4, 2024

The acquisition, which is Gray Dawes' sixteenth in recent years, is part of the growth strategy for the United Kingdom-based TMC and brings its turnover to more than £600 million. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Around Us wants to transform exploration through its travel companion app

By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024

The Around Us app is built on a proprietary geographic information system that allows users to seamlessly plan and experience their travels. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024

By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024

Sixteen of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named part of our list. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Supporting neurodiversity in the travel technology sector

By Maria Von Foerster - RightRez | November 4, 2024

Maria Von Foerster, CEO of RightRez, discusses how the travel technology sector can welcome and benefit from the neurodiverse community. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Uber Business, Accelya, Concur and more

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Ethan Lin of Klook

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2024

Ethan Lin of Klook and co-founders Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong launched tours and activities marketplace Klook 10 years ago in Asia. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre described as "different company" as Q3 gains reported

By Linda Fox | October 31, 2024

Sabre has reported gains across both its travel and hospitality solutions business units in the third quarter of 2024, with total revenue in the quarter up 3%. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings' connected trip transactions jump 40% year over year in Q3

By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2024

Booking Holdings brought in total revenue of $8 billion, a 9% increase compared to the same quarter last year, with 39% growth in airline tickets sold. Read More

News / Technology

Traveltek latest to be acquired by Juniper Group

By Linda Fox | October 30, 2024

Juniper Group, part of Vela Software and Constellation Software, continues its acquisition spree with cruise and dynamic packaging tech specialist Traveltek. Read More

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