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Homelike shuts down after 10 years in long-stay business

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2025

Homelike announced $14 million in funding in 2018 and subsequently launched in the Netherlands, Spain and the United States.... Read More

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OTAs lead in superapp innovation as India’s travel market reaches new heights

By Phocuswright Research | March 31, 2025

India's online travel market is driven by OTAs, which represented 55% of total online gross bookings in 2024, while suppliers' own digital channels made up the remaining 45%.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...

By PhocusWire | March 28, 2025

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

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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 executives believe is on the horizon for the rest of the year.... Read More

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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 a new "screenshots" feature in Google Maps.... Read More

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Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?

By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2025

Wall Street and travel industry analysts weigh in on how factors such as trade wars, economic woes and travel warnings could impact consumers' desire to travel.... Read More

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Bolt introduces flight tracking for airport pickup

By Morgan Hines | March 26, 2025

Bolt has added the capability for users to input their flight details so airport pickups can be automatically adjusted if arrival times change.... Read More

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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 industry, given the full return of Asia and AI acceleration.... Read More

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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 nomads and remote workers.... 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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InteleTravel acquires event ticketing platform Tickitto

By Abby Crotty | March 25, 2025

InteleTravel said one in 10 travel bookings are related to a live event, concert or sporting event, and this acquisition will enable its network of 130,000 advisors to take advantage of this trend.... Read More

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3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism

By Marisa Garcia | March 25, 2025

From sustainability in Jackson Hole to digital engagement in New York City and business empowerment in the Isle of Man, AI is creating new strategies and new opportunities for destinations.... Read More

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Gaiarooms raises €10M to continue growing its tech-enabled property portfolio

By Abby Crotty | March 24, 2025

Gaiarooms currently operates in eight Spanish cities with more than 900 units and plans to grow to 4,000 rooms by 2028.... Read More

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Bolt acquires Denmark’s electric ride-hailing service Viggo

By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025

Bolt, which was founded in 2013 and operates in 600 cities in 50 countries, already has a presence in Denmark with its e-bike rentals in Copenhagen.... Read More