AI in Travel Grows, but Human Touch Still Matters, Study Finds
As AI and large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into travel planning, a new report emphasizes that human interaction… Read More »
Sabre Finalizes $1.1B Sale of Hospitality Unit to TPG
Sabre Corporation has officially closed the $1.1 billion sale of its hospitality solutions business to asset management firm TPG. The… Read More »
15below Buys Airport AI to Boost Passenger Communication Tech
U.K.-based 15below, a leader in automated passenger communications for airlines, has acquired Airport AI, a conversational AI platform serving airports,… Read More »
Spacest.com Acquires Homelike to Expand Rental Reach in Europe
Homelike, the corporate rental platform that shut down earlier this year, has been acquired by Italy-based Roomless Srl, the company… Read More »
How Europe’s Travelers Use AI and Reviews to Book Trips
Travel demand across the United Kingdom, France, and Germany continues to grow, with new research revealing how digital behavior is… Read More »
Hospitality Tech CEOs Embrace AI Disruption
More than a decade after their emergence, hospitality tech pioneers like Hostaway, Lighthouse, and Mews continue to redefine how the… Read More »
Airline Leaders Tackle AI, Data Fragmentation, and Consumer Trends
Airline executives at Phocuswright Europe 2025 discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation, focusing on its potential… Read More »
Acai Travel Wins 2025 Trailblazer Award at TravelTech Show
Acai Travel, a standout on PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 list, has been named the winner of the… Read More »
Tripadvisor Shares Surge After Starboard Value Takes 9% Stake
Starboard Value has acquired a 9% stake in Tripadvisor, triggering a 7% jump in the travel platform’s shares during after-hours… Read More »
Travel Tech Roundup: AI, Acquisitions, and Expanding Global Partnerships
The global travel and hospitality industry is experiencing a wave of tech-driven innovation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. Here’s… Read More »
U.S. Car Rentals Shift Gears After 2023 Peak
After reaching an all-time high of $26.9 billion in 2023, the U.S. car rental market has entered a slower lane,… Read More »
Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack
Qantas has confirmed that a cyberattack targeting a third-party platform used by its contact center may have resulted in a… Read More »
Ant International Launches AI Travel Tool in E-Wallets
Ant International has introduced a new AI-powered travel assistant called Alipay+ Voyager, designed to simplify trip planning and enhance in-destination… Read More »
Tourist Crowds Force Cities to Rethink Access
Soaring post-pandemic demand for the world’s most famous attractions is forcing governments, destination managers and online ticket sellers to overhaul… Read More »
Tiqets Secures €25M Loan to Boost Growth Plans
Netherlands-based travel tech company Tiqets has secured a €25 million loan from Dutch banking group ABN AMRO, aimed at refinancing… Read More »
Hackers Target Airlines Using Deceptive Tactics
Nearly a year after a global IT outage linked to CrowdStrike grounded flights worldwide, airlines are once again under threat—this… Read More »
Congress May Block State AI Laws for 5 Years in New Bill
A new federal proposal could prevent states and local governments from enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations for up to… Read More »
Future Android Phones May Detect Fake Cell Towers and Data Risks
Future Android smartphones could help users detect fake cell towers that are commonly used for data interception and surveillance. According… Read More »
Meta Offers High AI Salaries, Denies $100M Signing Bonuses
Meta Platforms is offering multi-million-dollar compensation packages to top artificial intelligence researchers, but recent reports of $100 million signing bonuses… Read More »
Meta Seeks $29B for U.S. AI Data Centers: FT Report
Meta Platforms is reportedly seeking $29 billion from private capital firms to fund the development of artificial intelligence data centers… Read More »
Microsoft Updates Windows to Avert Future Security Crises
Microsoft is making significant changes to Windows in an effort to prevent security disasters like the recent global outage caused… Read More »
Startups Weekly: AI Deals, Lawsuits, and Acquisitions
This week’s edition of Startups Weekly highlights key developments at the intersection of technology, law, and startup growth. From acquisitions… Read More »