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Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI

By Morgan Hines September 12, 2025

Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing search environment. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...

By PhocusWire September 12, 2025

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

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Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis

By Linda Fox September 11, 2025

Blade’s passenger business, which last year flew more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, was acquired by Joby in late August.... Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program

By PhocusWire September 11, 2025

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.... Read More

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Tripadvisor, Expedia, Booking, Eu Travel Tech endorse EU online rating code

By Morgan Hines September 11, 2025

The European Union’s new code of conduct is directed at improved transparency and online review reliability for consumers and travel businesses.... Read More

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Content database specialist Giata Group acquires AI decisioning platform Smartseer

By Abby Crotty September 11, 2025

Berlin-based Giata said the acquisition is an effort to improve its AI personalization offerings and leverage ROI for its partners.... Read More

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Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward

A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and... Read more

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Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?

The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly... Read more

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Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode

A small behavioral study from Propellic examined how travelers interact with Google AI Mode and... Read more

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OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B

OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels,... Read more

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Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge

The combined companies will now operate under the DigitalGuest identity. Read more

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Oracle, Radisson and more...

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