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Interview / Online
Daytrip - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | January 21, 2025
Since launching in Europe in 2015, Daytrip has expanded to offer its private car service in more than 130 countries around the world. Read More
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Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025
Some claim India’s trajectory looks similar to China’s path a dozen or so years ago in terms of discretionary spending. Read More
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Google cloud enables AI conversations for drivers on what's nearby
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2025
The in-car artificial intelligence assistant draws on information from Google Maps to provide conversational responses to drivers. Read More
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News / Technology
Delta provides glimpse at future with digital assistant
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2025
Delta Air Lines is rolling out capabilities of its new Delta Concierge, which will provide "contextual insights" for travelers and link with partners including Joby and Uber to enable a multimodal,... Read More
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Ground transportation experts confront connected trip challenges
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2025
As travel companies seek interconnectedness that could make processes smoother for travelers, plenty of friction points remain, according to experts. Read More
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Phocuswright analysts share their travel predictions for 2025
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2025
AI agents, luxury travel, developments in APAC, short-term rentals, digital ID and eVTOLS are some of the topics Phocuswright analysts are watching for 2025. Read More
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News / Startups
Meili raises €8.1 million to build mobility distribution platform
By Morgan Hines | December 17, 2024
The Dublin-based company from the founders of CarTrawler offers technology that enables mobility companies to integrate with airlines, travel and technology partners.  Read More
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Interview / Technology
Juniper Travel Technology - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2024
Founded in 2003, Juniper Travel Technology offers solutions for online travel agencies, destination marketing companies, bedbanks, airlines, wholesalers and cruises, with clients in more than 50... Read More
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AI, algorithms and Uber's potential acquisitions: PhocusWire's top opinion stories of 2024
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
This year's most popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered algorithms, the possible acquisition of Expedia and major incidences like the CrowdStrike outage. Read More
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News / Distribution
BlaBlaCar acquires Turkey-based bus ticketing platform Obilet
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2024
Obilet provides data to B2B partners as well as ticketing software to bus operators. The company also aggregates bus services from more than 500 operators as well offering train and ferry tickets.  Read More
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News / Online
Oojo's CEO on the challenges of an end-to-end travel platform
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2024
Gulce Karsli Rozenveld believes only three travel companies are capable of creating a one-stop travel shop because of the huge time, investment and other resources it requires. Read More
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Mondee says no plan to appeal Nasdaq non-compliance
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2024
Mondee delayed the filing of its third quarter earnings earlier this month and received a letter of non-compliance from the Nasdaq. CEO Prasad Gundumogula has taken a leave of absence. Read More
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Amazon expands travel partners for Cyber Week deals
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines,Viator, Princess Cruises, Visit Florida, Royal Caribbean, Carnival and many other travel suppliers are partnering with the online retail giant. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Byway
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Byway offers trips across Europe, including overland transport, hand-picked accommodation, and on-demand expert advice. Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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