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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: How worried should travel brands be?
News / Technology
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: How worried should travel brands be?
By Mark Frary | March 5, 2025
IT budgets are increasing but some experts say they may not be focused on the right areas.... Read More
Mews raises $75M to expand in U.S., Europe
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Mews raises $75M to expand in U.S., Europe
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2025
The funding was led by Tiger Global, with input from existing investors including Kinnevik, Battery... Read More
Summer launches asset management for short-term rentals
News / Technology
Summer launches asset management for short-term rentals
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2025
SummerOS centralizes revenue forecasting, underwriting, market intelligence and portfolio insights for... Read More
Alexa+ could earn “top-of-the-funnel” spot in travel research
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Alexa+ could earn “top-of-the-funnel” spot in travel research
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2025
Travel brands including Tripadvisor and Uber have partnered with Amazon for the debut of its... Read More
Phocuswright and WiT return to the Middle East as the region's tourism grows
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Phocuswright and WiT return to the Middle East as the region's tourism grows
By PhocusWire | March 3, 2025
Phocuswright and WiT Middle East is returning to the Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City in Dubai on... Read More
How AI is changing the face of travel
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How AI is changing the face of travel
By Fabiana Moura - Encora | March 3, 2025
The integration of AI in travel is no longer a futuristic concept but a present reality, and embracing... Read More
Revolutionary travel management companies do exist
Opinion / Technology
Revolutionary travel management companies do exist
By Riaan van Schoor - Agentivity | March 3, 2025
Agentivity's co-founder Riaan van Schoor gives his response to a viewpoint published last week... Read More
DerbySoft acquires Arise to boost travel agent-hotel relationship
News / Technology
DerbySoft acquires Arise to boost travel agent-hotel relationship
By Linda Fox | February 28, 2025
DerbySoft said the deal supports its strategy around streamlining and automating elements of the... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
By PhocusWire | February 28, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.... Read More
Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape
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Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape
By Matthew Parsons | February 27, 2025
When it comes to the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, technology and political issues appear to... Read More
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