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🔥 #PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 #Travel #Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in #travel, #hospitality and #tourism. Founders share their company’s mission, 2026 goals and the lessons that shaped their journey. Meet the Class of 2026! https://t.co/x00kz4iZGw
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American Express Global Business Travel plans to launch a "next-gen" version of Egencia early next year, building off its recently announced integration plans with SAP Concur Expense, the company said in its third-quarter earnings announcement. Learn more on #PhocusWire now:
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Amex GBT's total transaction value increased 23% year over year to $9.5 billion. Excluding CWT, the increase was 9%.
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The use of #artificialintelligence (#AI) is increasing across #cruise lines, from customer service chatbots to the modernization of legacy booking systems. 3️⃣ cruise lines have launched recent digital initiatives in this sector, exploring #marketing #automation, guest
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Cruise lines are increasing AI use, exploring marketing automation, guest personalization and data integration.
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🔥 #PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 #Travel #Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in #travel, #hospitality and #tourism. Founders share their company’s mission, 2026 goals and the lessons that shaped their journey. Meet the Class of 2026! https://t.co/x00kz4iZGw
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2026 promises to be a year of transformation for the #hospitalityindustry. Three powerful forces—smarter technology, personalization and wellness and the growing influence of local events—are reshaping how #hotels operate and connect with guests. In Phocuswire's latest article,
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Three powerful forces—smarter technology, personalization and wellness and the growing influence of local events—are reshaping how hotels operate and connect with guests, and the implications should...
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Join @Allianz Partners' Ashley MacLaughlin and Domenic Millen as they explore the powerful connection between #travelprotection and customer loyalty. This insightful session will demonstrate how Allianz Travel Insurance solutions can help travel companies enhance customer
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2026 promises to be a year of transformation for the #hospitalityindustry. Three powerful forces—smarter technology, personalization and wellness and the growing influence of local events—are reshaping how #hotels operate and connect with guests. In Phocuswire's latest article,
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Three powerful forces—smarter technology, personalization and wellness and the growing influence of local events—are reshaping how hotels operate and connect with guests, and the implications should...
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Amadeus reported group #revenue of €1.6 billion for the third quarter of 2025, up 6.4% compared to €1.5 billion year over year. “Amadeus saw revenue growth acceleration and margin expansion in the quarter. Our market relevance grew as we signed new customers across our
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Air IT solutions revenue for the nine months to the end of September was €1.7 billion while air distribution revenue was €2.3 billion for the same period.
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Join @Allianz Partners' Ashley MacLaughlin and Domenic Millen as they explore the powerful connection between #travelprotection and customer loyalty. This insightful session will demonstrate how Allianz Travel Insurance solutions can help travel companies enhance customer
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🔥 #PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 #Travel #Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in #travel, #hospitality and #tourism. Founders share their company’s mission, 2026 goals and the lessons that shaped their journey. Meet the Class of 2026! https://t.co/x00kz4iZGw
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During its third-quarter earnings call, @ExpediaGroup detailed priorities for its OpenAI partnership and its plans for #artificialintelligence (#AI) moving forward. #ExpediaGroup reported an 11% increase in booked room nights in Q3 2025, attributed to “the fastest #US growth in
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When asked about Expedia Group’s strategic approach to its OpenAI partnership, CEO Ariane Gorin said the company has two main priorities.
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At WiT Singapore last month, two of India’s most iconic #travel founders, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of ixigo, reflected on their journeys, rivalries and hopes for the next 20 years of #travel. Their dialogue captured not just how far #India has come but how much
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At WiT Singapore last month, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo weighed in on domestic travel in India, AI and more.
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Sabre Corporation has reported revenue of $715 million in the third quarter, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%. "Our third quarter results reflect solid execution and improving momentum across our business," said Kurt Ekert, president and CEO of #Sabre. "We delivered
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The GDS’ distribution revenue increased 4% to $575 million, attributed to an increase in air and hotel distribution bookings
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As Airbnb continues its mission to expand past stays, its efforts are gaining traction, even attracting users who haven’t booked on the platform before. Months after it launched services and relaunched experiences, the company said in the third quarter, nearly half of
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When asked why Airbnb wasn’t a partner on OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT apps, CEO Brian Chesky said the company didn't believe the integration was "ready."
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Tripadvisor has confirmed its plan to restructure to focus on experiences with a reduction in the company's global workforce. The company said it expects $85 million in annualized cost savings as a result of the “realignment,” with the majority expected to be realized in 2026.
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Tripadvisor Group is shifting to become an "experiences-led and AI-enabled company."
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Amadeus reported group #revenue of €1.6 billion for the third quarter of 2025, up 6.4% compared to €1.5 billion year over year. “Amadeus saw revenue growth acceleration and margin expansion in the quarter. Our market relevance grew as we signed new customers across our
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Air IT solutions revenue for the nine months to the end of September was €1.7 billion while air distribution revenue was €2.3 billion for the same period.
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As Airbnb continues its mission to expand past stays, its efforts are gaining traction, even attracting users who haven’t booked on the platform before. Months after it launched services and relaunched experiences, the company said in the third quarter, nearly half of
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When asked why Airbnb wasn’t a partner on OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT apps, CEO Brian Chesky said the company didn't believe the integration was "ready."
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Many #travel companies are taking the leap with #MCP. MCP is essentially a layer that sits between the large language models (LLMs) that power #AI agents and #data sources and tools elsewhere on the internet, acting as a standard translator between them. The protocol was
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Implementing model context protocol (MCP) could improve customer experience and save travel companies time and money.
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During its third-quarter earnings call, @ExpediaGroup detailed priorities for its OpenAI partnership and its plans for #artificialintelligence (#AI) moving forward. #ExpediaGroup reported an 11% increase in booked room nights in Q3 2025, attributed to “the fastest #US growth in
phocuswire.com
When asked about Expedia Group’s strategic approach to its OpenAI partnership, CEO Ariane Gorin said the company has two main priorities.
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At WiT Singapore last month, two of India’s most iconic #travel founders, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of ixigo, reflected on their journeys, rivalries and hopes for the next 20 years of #travel. Their dialogue captured not just how far #India has come but how much
phocuswire.com
At WiT Singapore last month, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo weighed in on domestic travel in India, AI and more.
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