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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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STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024
Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More
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Exoticca lands €60M investment to grow multi-day tours platform
By Linda Fox | July 24, 2024
Exoticca said the investment will go towards bringing in AI capabilities to its technology platform as well as brand building, particularly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Read More
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MakeMyTrip first quarter driven by robust travel demand
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024
MakeMyTrip group CEO Rajesh Magow said "multiple macroeconomic drivers," including government investment in travel infrastructure and rising disposable income, had contributed to gains in all segments... Read More
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Google no longer removing third-party cookies, new Chrome experience planned
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024
Travel brands and other e-commerce sellers have been focused on developing first-party data strategies since Google first announced it would put an end to third-party cookies in 2020. Read More
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GBTA predicts business travel spending will hit a record this year, surpass $2T in 2028
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024
As the Global Business Travel Association's Convention 2024 opened in Atlanta, the organization released its annual outlook report, which predicts steady growth through 2028. Read More
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Tripstax, FCM Travel, Accelya, Spotnana and more corporate travel news from GBTA 2024
By Mileva Sapic | July 22, 2024
Dozens of corporate travel technology suppliers released new and updated products on the first day of the Global Business Travel Association's Convention 2024 in Atlanta. Read More
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News / Startups
HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
 The funds will go towards enhancing HQ's mobility platform such as its fintech and payment solutions and help the company develop its "next-generation payment and expense management solutions." Read More
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Travel industry experts talk next gen bets and new tech disarray
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
Rod Cuthbert, founder of Viator, and Aaron Gowell, co-founder and CEO of SilverRail Technologies, discuss moves from Google and Uber as well as the wider travel technology landscape in the PhocusWire... Read More
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Global IT incident grounds major airlines
By Linda Fox | July 19, 2024
Major airlines and airports including American, United, Delta and KLM were affected by a global IT outage Friday with some having to ground flights. Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Air Canada, Priceline, CWT and more
By PhocusWire | July 19, 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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Landfolk lands €10.3M to expand vacation rental marketplace
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2024
Landfolk is eyeing expansion in southern Europe following its move from its Denmark base into Germany, Norway and Sweden.   Read More
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Kayak for Business adds Air APIs, payment tech to enterprise tool
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | July 17, 2024
Kayak for Business has added new features to its Enterprise tool created with its partner Blockskye, a provider of blockchain solutions for travel, and its first customer, PwC. Read More
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Bob W plans up to 2,000 apartments through Osborne+Co joint venture
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2024
The funds will be used to acquire and repurpose hotel and office assets into short-term serviced apartments in countries including Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. Read More
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Apollo Funds to acquire the Travel Corporation
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2024
The group that includes 18 brands such as Contiki, Insight Vacations and Trafalgar will be acquired after more than a century under the ownership and operation of the Tollman family. Read More
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