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 »
Travel Tech Updates: FCM, Faye, Nium, and More
This week’s travel tech news highlights industry innovations, leadership changes, and product launches. Hospitable Introduces Conference and Coaching:Hospitable is launching… Read More »
German Government Considers Leaving X Over Algorithm Concerns
The German government is debating whether to delete its presence on X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over the… Read More »
Delta Celebrates 100 Years with Future Tech
Delta Air Lines is marking its 100th anniversary in spectacular fashion as it unveils a host of technology-driven innovations to… Read More »
Italy to Retain Data Control in Potential Starlink Deal
Italy will have full control over its data under any potential agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink for secure satellite communications,… Read More »
Gumloop Simplifies Task Automation with Drag-and-Drop AI Tools
Developers Max Brodeur-Urbas and Rahul Behal founded Gumloop, a startup that automates repetitive workflows using AI. Created as a side… Read More »
United Airlines Fast-Tracks Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus Members
United Airlines is expediting its rollout of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet, offering complimentary onboard connectivity to MileagePlus members. The… Read More »
Big Tech Donates Millions to Trump’s Inauguration Fund
Google and Microsoft have each contributed $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining other tech giants such as… Read More »
China Advances AI Despite U.S. Chip Restrictions
In 2017, China unveiled an ambitious plan to dominate artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. However, the U.S. export controls on… Read More »
Delta and Airbus Partner on Future Aviation Technologies
Delta Air Lines has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Airbus as part of its 100th-anniversary celebrations, marking a century since… Read More »
Adobe’s AI Transparency Sets a New Standard for Supporting Creators
Generative AI is reshaping creative industries, sparking debates about its implications for creators. Adobe, a major player in the digital… Read More »
Advancing AI: Will Its Benefits Be Equally Shared?
AI advancements are accelerating, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently sharing ambitious plans to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and… Read More »
CEO Fears AI Could Replace His Job After Cutting Workforce
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski, who recently championed AI for driving efficiency and reducing his company’s workforce by 22%, now fears… Read More »
Lessons Learned From a Year of Record-Breaking Cyber Attacks
The past year has seen a surge in digital threats, with sophisticated ransomware, deepfake phishing scams, and state-sponsored attacks targeting… Read More »
Booking.com Reservation Issue: Hotel Had No Record, No Refund
Justin Baribeau faced a frustrating situation when his hotel reservation through Booking.com didn’t go as planned. Upon arrival, the hotel… Read More »
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Denies Abuse Allegations from Sister Amid Lawsuit
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has denied allegations of sexual abuse made by his sister, Ann Altman, who filed… Read More »
Meta’s AI Personas: Innovation or Threat to Social Media Quality?
Meta recently revealed plans to integrate AI-generated users into its social media platforms, sparking debates about the future of digital… Read More »
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 »