Intrepid Travel Expands with Sawadee Acquisition Toward $1B Goal
Intrepid Travel, an adventure travel specialist, has strategically acquired Dutch tour operator Sawadee Reizen from Travelopia, marking a significant step… Read More »
Mize Acquires RightRez, Expanding Travel Tech Across Sectors
In a strategic move to broaden its reach within the travel technology sector, Mize has announced the acquisition of RightRez,… Read More »
Travel Management Companies Adapt to Evolving Market Dynamics
The business travel sector is experiencing a dynamic shift as traditional travel management companies (TMCs) face challenges from new technological… Read More »
Travel Loyalty Programs Evolve with AI and Personalization
Travel loyalty programs are undergoing transformative changes as they navigate new consumer expectations, technological advancements, and the demand for personalized… Read More »
OpenAI’s ‘Operator’ Revolutionizes Travel Search and Marketing
OpenAI’s latest innovation, “Operator,” is making significant waves in the travel industry, backed by major players like Tripadvisor, Uber, Hipcamp,… Read More »
How Hotels Are Evolving Their Relationships with Tech Partners
As the hospitality industry embraces new technology, hotel chains are rethinking how they select and collaborate with tech partners to… Read More »
Moove Acquires Kovi to Expand Urban Mobility Services in Latin America
Moove, a Nigeria-founded mobility fintech company backed by Uber, has acquired Brazil-based urban mobility provider Kovi to strengthen its presence… Read More »
The Luxurist Debuts in U.S. and Europe, Connecting Travel Advisors to Global Luxury Hotels
The Luxurist, a B2B travel platform supported by travel technology provider HBX Group, has launched in the United States and… Read More »
Smartify Raises £1.5M to Revolutionize Museum and Gallery Visitor Engagement
Smartify, a leading visitor engagement platform for cultural attractions, has secured a £1.5 million investment to enhance its services and… Read More »
Naboo Secures €20M Series A Funding to Expand Corporate Events Platform
French startup Naboo, a corporate events specialist, has raised €20 million in Series A funding led by Notion Capital. Founded… Read More »
Business Travel Tech Fails to Meet Employee Expectations
Business travelers are bypassing corporate booking tools in favor of consumer travel sites, highlighting gaps in corporate travel technology, according… Read More »
TravelPerk Raises $200M, Acquires Yokoy for Expense Management
TravelPerk has secured $200 million in Series E funding, further strengthening its position in corporate travel and expense management with… Read More »
GeoVero Uses AI to Help Hotels Improve Guest Feedback
GeoVero, a U.S.-based AI-powered guest feedback platform, is helping hotels gather real-time reviews via WhatsApp, enhancing guest satisfaction and online… Read More »
OpenAI Unveils “Operator” AI Agent for Travel Bookings
OpenAI has introduced “Operator,” an AI-powered agent capable of interacting with websites by typing, clicking, and scrolling to complete bookings… Read More »
Landfolk Expands to Italy with Danitalia Vacation Rental Acquisition
Landfolk, the Denmark-based vacation home rental platform, has acquired Danitalia, an Italy-based vacation home provider, marking its first acquisition as… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Updates: IBS, Smartvel, Spotnana & More
PhocusWire’s latest travel tech roundup features key partnerships, product launches, and industry investments. BA, Spotnana Enhance Direct Booking Spotnana has… Read More »
Tryp.com Expands to U.K. and Germany After $3.2M Funding Round
Travel planning platform Tryp.com has secured $3.2 million in media and venture funding to support its expansion into the U.K…. Read More »
HomeToGo to Acquire Interhome, Expanding in European Rentals
HomeToGo, the Berlin-based vacation rental marketplace, has announced plans to acquire Interhome, a major European vacation rental management company, from… Read More »
Strong Travel Demand Drives MakeMyTrip’s Growth in Q4 2024
MakeMyTrip reported strong financial growth in the final quarter of 2024, driven by rising travel demand and increased gross bookings… Read More »
Does Reddit Play a Key Role in Travel Planning?
Reddit is emerging as a key resource for travel planning, with its r/travel community seeing a 32% rise in screen… Read More »
Hotels See Higher Booking Value Through Direct Channels in 2024
Hotels generated higher average booking values through their direct websites compared to third-party distribution channels in 2024, according to SiteMinder’s… Read More »
Only 32% of Vacation Rental Property Managers Use AI
Despite artificial intelligence (AI) dominating travel tech discussions, less than a third of vacation rental property managers currently use AI,… Read More »