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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more
By PhocusWire | July 26, 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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CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2024
Previously known as AirAsia Superapp, AirAsia MOVE is the online travel agency brand of Capital A, which also operates AirAsia airline. AirAsia MOVE and fintech brand BigPay constitute MOVE Digital,... Read More
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Google enhances generative AI trip planning – without ads for now
By Mitra Sorrells | March 27, 2024
The suggested itineraries will pull ideas from sites across the web and include things such as reviews, photos and other Google Business profile details for more than 200 million places around the... Read More
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How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023
Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media. Read More
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Grazzy
November 14, 2023
Grazzy helps hourly employees make more money, access it the same day and save and spend in better ways. Read More
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Turneo is an e-commerce platform for hotels and other travel brands that want to offer experiences to their guests.  Read More
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future
By Morgan Hines | October 3, 2023
Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services. Read More
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Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023
In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More
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Capital One acquires digital concierge, Velocity Black
By Derek Catron | June 2, 2023
 Capital One is enhancing its travel offerings with the acquisition of Velocity Black. Read More
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Tablecross raises $2M to boost food tourism in Japan
By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2023
Tablecross operates ByFood.com, a platform to help English-speaking visitors to Japan find food experiences such as tours and cooking classes. Read More
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Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London
By Derek Catron | April 19, 2023
The credit card company is geared toward young users and those who want to redeem points they earn through purchases for experiences like dinners out or event tickets.   Read More
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Journera debuts TripSignals platform to connect travel data
By Derek Catron | April 14, 2023
Journera CEO Jeff Katz sees benefits for travelers as well as the airlines and hotels that want their business from journey’s start to finish.   Read More
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RocketRez acquisition adds AI tech to guest experience
By Kathryn Walson | March 3, 2023
TourOpp Go! says its chatbot technology automates communication between tourist attractions and ticket buyers. Read More
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Kayak co-founder prepares to launch hotel reviews and booking in new app
By Mitra Sorrells | February 17, 2023
Paul English says his goal is to have restaurant, hotel and event reviews and bookings available in the Deets app for 15 cities across the United States by the end of 2023. Read More
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Fever adds $110M to coffers to boost content
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2023
The investment in New York and Madrid-based Fever was led by Goldman Sachs with a number of other investors also participating. Read More