Amadeus Ventures Invests in AI-Powered Meetings Tech Hivr.ai
Amadeus Ventures has made a strategic minority investment in Hivr.ai, a Germany-based AI-driven meetings and group sales platform for hotels…. Read More »
4 Ways Generative AI Will Transform Travel Startups
The rise of generative AI is set to reshape travel startups, creating both uncertainty and opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors…. Read More »
B2B Hotel Platform HBX Group Plans €725M IPO in Spain
HBX Group, a leading B2B travel technology provider, has announced plans to go public on Spanish stock exchanges, including Barcelona,… Read More »
Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip Leaders on AI’s Role in Travel
The impact of AI on travel continues to be a key discussion point, as industry leaders from Marriott, AmexGBT, and… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Updates: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko & More
Conversational AI provider HiJiffy has introduced Campaigns Manager, an automation tool integrating real-time data from hotel property management systems to… Read More »
U.S. TikTok Ban Could Reshape Travel Marketing Strategies
With a U.S. TikTok ban potentially going into effect this Sunday, travel brands are assessing the impact on their marketing… Read More »
Hotels Expect AI to Transform Hospitality in 2024
A majority of hotel professionals believe artificial intelligence will significantly impact the hospitality industry this year, according to a new… Read More »
Superlogic Debuts Experience Marketplace at Phocuswright 2024
Superlogic, a tech company founded in 2021, is transforming customer engagement through its B2B2C marketplace, which enables brands to offer… Read More »
Travel Experts Discuss Google’s Search Dominance Amid AI Disruption
Google’s online search dominance is under increased scrutiny, with the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority recently launching an investigation into… Read More »
Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M to Advance Travel Tech in Africa
Kenya-based startup studio Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to revolutionize Africa’s tourism industry through… Read More »
Mondee Plans Asset Sale, Restructuring After Nasdaq Delisting
Mondee Holdings, a travel marketplace, is planning to sell its assets to improve its financial standing following its recent Nasdaq… Read More »
India’s Travel Sector Poised for Rapid Growth Amid Economic Boom
India’s travel industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by a strong economy and rising middle class. In 2023, the sector… Read More »
Boardy AI Secures $8M Seed Funding After $3M Pre-Seed
Boardy AI, an AI-powered networking platform, has raised $8 million in a seed funding round led by Creandum, just months… Read More »
U.K. Regulator Launches Probe into Google’s Search Dominance
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Google’s dominance in search and advertising services. The… Read More »
Paxport Acquires Minority Stake in PnrGo to Expand Passenger Data Services
Flight content specialist Paxport Group has acquired a minority stake in passenger data company PnrGo, marking a significant step in… Read More »
10 Key Travel Insights Shaping the Industry in 2025
Phocuswright has released Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis of the $1.61 trillion global… Read More »
Casago CEO Steve Schwab on Growth, Tech, and Industry Insights
Casago, a vacation rental property management company founded in 2001, recently announced plans to acquire competitor Vacasa. With nearly 5,000… Read More »
Juniper Group Expands Travel Tech Portfolio with InteRES Acquisition
Juniper Group has acquired Germany-based connectivity and retailing specialist InteRES, marking its third acquisition in under a year. The financial… Read More »
Google Cloud Powers AI Conversations for Drivers with Nearby Info
Google Cloud is enhancing the driving experience with natural language conversations through an expanded partnership with Mercedes-Benz. This collaboration will… Read More »
Hotel Experts Discuss Data, AI, and Speed to Market Strategies
Hotel revenue management is evolving rapidly, with advancements in technology enabling faster, more dynamic responses to market trends. Industry leaders… Read More »
Travel Loyalty Programs Evolve to Meet Changing Customer Needs
Travel companies are rethinking loyalty strategies to foster deeper, more emotional connections with customers. At The Phocuswright Conference, executives from… Read More »
DOJ Seeks to Block Amex GBT’s $570M Acquisition of CWT
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block American Express Global Business Travel’s (Amex GBT)… Read More »