Japan’s Sakana AI Unveils Evolutionary Algorithm for Smarter Models

Japan-based research lab Sakana AI has introduced an evolutionary algorithm that could reshape how artificial intelligence models are improved and… Read More »
American Uses AI at PHX to Hold Flights for Connections

American Airlines has rolled out an artificial intelligence-driven system at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport designed to help passengers make… Read More »
Skyportz, FlyNow Team Up on eCopter Vertipad Plan

Skyportz and FlyNow Aviation have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop integrated vertipad solutions designed for FlyNow’s eCopter. The collaboration… Read More »
Faye Expands Beyond Insurance With OTA Launch

Travel insurance startup Faye is entering the online travel agency space, signing Ski.com as its first official partner in a… Read More »
Ground Transport Leaders Push for Seamless Travel

At Phocuswright Europe, executives from Omio, BlaBlaCar, and Rail Europe highlighted the ongoing push for interoperability in the fragmented ground… Read More »
Travel Startup Funding Slows Further in Q2 2025

Travel startup funding took another hit in the second quarter of 2025, slipping to just $800 million, down from about… Read More »
Reiwa Travel and PKSHA Aim to Redefine Online Travel in Japan

Reiwa Travel, a bold new player in Japan’s online travel market, is partnering with AI venture builder PKSHA Technology to… Read More »
Booking Holdings Raises Forecast as Travel Demand Holds

Booking Holdings delivered stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting robust growth across room nights, revenue, and gross… Read More »
TakeUp Raises $11M to Boost Hotel Revenue with AI

Hotel revenue optimization startup TakeUp has secured $11 million in Series A funding to expand its artificial intelligence-driven platform aimed… Read More »
United Airlines Face Flat Growth and Falling Fares in 2025

Phocuswright Research’s new report, U.S. Airlines: Market Essentials, paints a sobering picture of the airline industry as it heads into… Read More »
Corporate Travel Faces Shift Toward Purpose, AI, and Sustainability

The corporate travel industry is undergoing major changes, driven by evolving work models, emerging technologies, and growing sustainability demands. At… Read More »
EOS-X Space Acquires Struggling Space Perspective

Space tourism company Space Perspective has been acquired by Madrid-based EOS-X Space following a competitive bidding process, according to an… Read More »
Travel Brands Expand Tech, Ads and Loyalty Tools

Trainline PLC has partnered with Scope3 to align its advertising strategy with sustainability goals. By integrating Scope3’s Green Media Products… Read More »
Google Doubles Down on AI for Travel Planning

Google is continuing to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the travel sector, with new features that are reshaping… Read More »
MakeMyTrip Launches Global Experiences Platform

MakeMyTrip is expanding into the global experiences market with the launch of a new tours and activities booking platform tailored… Read More »
Elon Musk Apologizes After Starlink Outage Disrupts Service

Elon Musk has issued an apology to Starlink customers following a global service outage that left millions without internet coverage… Read More »
TSA Warns Travelers About USB and Airport WiFi Cybersecurity Risks

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), best known for airport security checkpoints, has issued an important warning aimed at all smartphone… Read More »
Google’s AI-Powered Search Drives Q2 Revenue Surge

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported strong second quarter results, underscoring its continued dominance in AI-powered search and advertising. The company… Read More »
Travel Industry Races to Hire AI Talent Amid Tech Boom

As artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, the travel industry is scrambling to secure top-tier AI talent in a wave… Read More »
KKR Takes Minority Stake in Flight Tech Firm Etraveli

KKR has acquired a minority stake in Etraveli Group, marking a significant new chapter for the Sweden-based flight technology company…. Read More »
Sabre Unveils SabreMosaic to Streamline Booking Systems for Travel Agencies

Sabre has launched SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace, a new AI-powered platform designed to address fragmentation in travel agency operations by unifying… Read More »
Business Travel Spending to Hit $1.57 Trillion in 2025

Despite economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions, global business travel is on a strong upward trajectory, with spending expected to reach… Read More »