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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more...

By PhocusWire | April 4, 2025

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

News / Online

Vrbo plans greater traveler targeting through marketing tech

By Linda Fox | April 4, 2025

Vrbo is focusing on growth, more dynamic and personalized offers and property quality. Read More

News / Online

Scapia lands $40M for travel fintech

By Linda Fox | April 3, 2025

The funding will go towards boosting the team, enhancing its product offerings and accelerating growth plans. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software

By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2025

IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies, focusing on areas like retailing, passenger services, distribution and loyalty. Read More

News / Startups

Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M

By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025

Venture capitalist Steve Singh and Bungalow Capital co-led funding for Juno, which was developed by Pana founders Devon Tivona and Sam Felsenthal. Read More

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

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 deciding where to go. Read More

News / Distribution

Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies

By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2025

While the majority of airlines agree that retailing is important, there are a few key reasons why they're hesitant to move forward. Read More

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

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 exponential growth of flight search transactions. Read More

News / Technology

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

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

News / Online

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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