Hot 25 Startups 2023

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...

By PhocusWire | April 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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Perplexity partners with Selfbook, Tripadvisor to offer hotel booking

By Morgan Hines | March 25, 2025

Users can make a natural language query for hotels with Perplexity, and the platform can then surface relevant, bookable properties based on Selfbook data and reviews from Tripadvisor. Read More

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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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Generative AI: What’s on the horizon for airlines?

By Matthew Parsons | March 11, 2025

For airlines exploring AI, much of the focus is on Large Language Models—machine learning that can comprehend and generate human language text. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway

By PhocusWire | December 20, 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

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Progress in air travel digital wallets as live test completed

By Matthew Parsons | November 5, 2024

The latest test of digital identity was carried out during a round-trip Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong International Airport and Japan’s Narita International Airport. Read More

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Chauffeur service provider Blacklane receives $65M investment

By Morgan Hines | October 29, 2024

The company said the Series G round is its largest investment to do. It plans to se the funding to accelerate growth with a focus on the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023

By Mileva Sapic | October 28, 2024

Fetcherr, Grapevine and Holibob update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023. Read More

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Hotelverse receives €5 million to further develop its digital twin technology

By Morgan Hines | October 1, 2024

Founded in 2020, Hotelverse provides its digital twin technology to dozens of hotels including some that are part of Hyatt, RIU Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group. Read More

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How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024

Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience. Read More

News / Startups

Fetcherr boosted by $90M for further growth

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2024

Fetcherr, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has signed a string of airlines for its AI-powered pricing and forecasting tools in recent months. Read More

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Holibob adds funding for experiences technology push

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024

Holibob, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2023, said it plans to use the funds to further develop its technology, including its experiences marketing platform, to help travel brands and destinations sell... Read More

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Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport

By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2024

The partnership will give Jyrney’s corporate and travel management clients access to Blacklane’s chauffer services in more than 50 countries. Read More