Godfather of AI Backs Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Evolution
Last year, OpenAI announced its controversial plan to transition into a for-profit entity, citing the need to raise capital for… Read More »
Casago Acquires Vacasa, Reshaping Vacation Rental Landscape
Phoenix-based vacation rental management company Casago has announced its acquisition of Portland-based competitor Vacasa, marking a pivotal shift in the… Read More »
From Legacy Tech to AI-Powered Travel Experiences
The travel industry is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) paves the way for innovative solutions to longstanding complexities…. Read More »
WP Holding Acquires Invia Group for €240M, Expanding Travel Reach
Poland-based WP Holding (Wirtualna Polska Holding) has announced the acquisition of European online travel agency Invia Group for approximately €240… Read More »
Troop CEO on Group Travel Growth, Tech Disruption in 2025
Corporate travel is poised for growth in 2025, with group travel leading the way. A recent study by GBTA and… Read More »
5 Ways Travelers Embrace Generative AI in 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as the most utilized advanced technology among digital travelers in 2024, surpassing virtual and… Read More »
Sabre, Amadeus, SITA Lead Travel Tech News This Week
This week, travel tech leaders Sabre, Amadeus, and SITA made significant announcements shaping the global travel industry. Sabre deepened its… Read More »
Prosus Acquires Despegar for $1.7B in Strategic Deal
Prosus, a Netherlands-based technology investment company owned by Naspers Group, announced the acquisition of Latin America’s leading online travel agency,… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Updates: Amadeus, Hostaway, Sabre
Amadeus Partners with LATAM and AtriisAmadeus has secured a multi-year distribution deal with LATAM Airlines, enabling its agents to access… Read More »
Phocuswright Unveils Travel Forward: Trends and Insights for 2025
Phocuswright, a leading travel research authority, has released its latest report, Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025. The… Read More »
HotelPlanner Acquires PetsWelcome.com for Pet-Friendly Stays
Hotel booking platform HotelPlanner has announced the acquisition of PetsWelcome.com, a platform dedicated to helping travelers find pet-friendly accommodations. The… Read More »
Tripadvisor to Merge with Liberty in $435M Stock Buyback Deal
Tripadvisor has announced a $435 million deal to repurchase its Series A and Series B common stock from Liberty TripAdvisor… Read More »
TripSuite Secures $5M to Expand AI Tools for Travel Agencies
TripSuite has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered platform designed for travel agencies. The platform integrates… Read More »
Top 10 PhocusWire Travel Stories of 2024: AI, Airbnb, and More
The travel industry witnessed a dynamic year in 2024, with AI innovation, corporate transitions, and market disruptions making headlines. Among… Read More »
Key Travel Movers and Trends in 2024: AI, Airbnb, and Disruption
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the trends and players shaping the travel industry. Artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert on GDS Role, AI Threats, and Future Growth
The predicted demise of global distribution systems (GDS) seems overstated, according to Kurt Ekert, CEO and president of Sabre. Speaking… Read More »
JAL Wins Prestigious IT Award for Aircraft Maintenance Innovation
Japan Airlines (JAL) and its engineering arm, JAL Engineering, have been honored with the esteemed “IT Award (Open Innovation Area)”… Read More »
Turkish OTA Wingie Enuygun Expands with AI-Driven Strategy
Turkey’s young, tech-savvy population and high internet penetration position it as a strong player in the online travel market. Wingie… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus Updates
Amadeus Integrates hubliAmadeus has partnered with hubli to streamline corporate travel, enabling travelers to plan flights, accommodation, mobility, and meeting… Read More »
Emerging Tech Transforms Destination Marketing with AI and AR
Artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing destination marketing by enhancing search, booking, and in-destination… Read More »
Airbnb Focuses on Personalization and Reimagining Discovery
Airbnb has had a headline-filled year, marked by new initiatives and strategic moves. In September, the platform reopened submissions for… Read More »
Air France-KLM Teams with Google Cloud for AI-Driven Innovation
Air France-KLM has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its data capabilities and leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) for improved… Read More »