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Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
News / Startups
Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
Unravel's shoppable video feed uses personalized algorithms to make travel recommendations.... Read More
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
News / Online
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
According to Arival's recent survey, 65% of travelers say experiences play a significant role in... Read More
AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
News / Technology
AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
By Abby Crotty | April 1, 2025
A new report from Serko and Sabre surveyed 300 travel managers from U.S. organizations to evaluate the... Read More
Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
News / Online
Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
By Matthew Parsons | April 1, 2025
OTAs are at risk, as Google appears to be shaking up tours and activities listings, experts warn.... Read More
Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support
News / Online
Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support
By Abby Crotty | March 31, 2025
New data from Travalyst highlighted industry leaders' interest in sustainability, as well as their... Read More
The never-ending growth of flight search traffic: From travel agents to AI operators
Opinion / Technology
The never-ending growth of flight search traffic: From travel agents to AI operators
By Sebastien Gibergues | March 31, 2025
Sebastien Gibergues, an independent travel consult and former Amadeus executive, details the... Read More
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
News / Startups
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
By Abby Crotty | March 28, 2025
As the quarter comes to a close, we review funding rounds and M&A activity—and learn what travel... Read More
Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
News / Online
Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
By Abby Crotty | March 27, 2025
Users will soon be able to use a new price tracking feature for hotels via Google Search and turn on... Read More
Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
News / Technology
Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | March 26, 2025
For Schubert Lou, chief operating officer at Trip.com, 2025 marks a defining moment for the travel... Read More
A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
News / Startups
A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
By Matthew Parsons | March 26, 2025
Hospitality brands are addressing the shifting post-pandemic landscape and what it means for digital... Read More
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