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Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings

By Abby Crotty November 3, 2025

AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps. Read More

News / Startups

The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies

By Phocuswright Research November 3, 2025

Travel companies can get a preview of Phocuswright's report "The AI-Native Edge: Travel Startups 2025." Read More

News / Online

2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding

By Abby Crotty October 31, 2025

India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October.... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...

By PhocusWire October 31, 2025

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

News / Technology

More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning

By Abby Crotty October 31, 2025

A large survey from Marriott Bonvoy found that travelers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia are increasingly using AI for travel research.... Read More

News / Distribution

Travel management specialist Navan to debut on the Nasdaq

By Linda Fox October 30, 2025

In September, the company filed an S-1 registration document detailing its plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol “NAVN.” ... Read More

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Opinion / Online

Middle East travel: Shaping the future through growth and innovation

The Middle East’s travel transformation offers both a blueprint and a warning, according to... Read more

News / Technology

Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry

Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base. Read more

News / Online

Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth

CEO Glenn Fogel conceded that it is still early, but the company is “very happy to be in the first... Read more

News / Technology

What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life

The Meili co-founder shared his thoughts on "easy money" in travel technology and had some advice for... Read more

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024

Our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 have grown and undergone major transformations, including... Read more

News / Technology

Uber, WeRide launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia

Vehicle operators will be present during the initial launch before the AVs transition to being fully... Read more

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...

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