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News / Technology
Qantas to open product innovation center in South Australia
By Abby Crotty November 24, 2025
The Sydney-based airline said the center will open in March 2026. Read More
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News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and more...
By PhocusWire November 24, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences
By Abby Crotty November 24, 2025
Founded in 2021, the startup recently raised a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network.... Read More
News / Online
Beyond points: Rethinking loyalty and brand consistency
By Phocuswright Research November 21, 2025
Phocuswright sought to better understand the forces behind repeat brand patronage in a study exploring consistency, relationships and programs' influence on booking.... Read More
News / Online
Ramp raises $300M, valuation soars to $32B
By Morgan Hines November 20, 2025
Ramp raised $500 million in July and $200 million in June.... Read More
News / Technology
Peek secures $70M to build out AI
By Abby Crotty November 20, 2025
The tours and activities platform also announced its acquisition of ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO.... Read More

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News / Online
How social search is influencing the future of travel
During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube... Read more
Opinion / Startups
3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round
Anthony Collias, COO and co-founder of Stasher, lays out why founders should examine their flywheel,... Read more
News / Technology
Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com,... Read more
News / Technology
A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
AI-focused launches and partnerships have been a weekly, sometimes daily, feature of travel tech news... Read more
Opinion / Technology
Mapping the data journey through pilots, co-pilots, autopilots and AI pilots
Ali Beklen, founder and managing partner or HotelRunner, believes travel businesses need an AI pilot... Read more
News / Technology
AI at sea: How cruise lines are turning generative tech into practical tools
Cruise lines are increasing AI use, exploring marketing automation, guest personalization and... Read more

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