Amex GBT to Launch New Egencia With Agentic AI Search
American Express Global Business Travel is preparing to debut a next-generation version of Egencia, introducing advanced agentic AI search and… Read More »
Airlines Shift From Data Silos to Actionable AI Insights
Airlines are accelerating their transition from fragmented data systems to integrated platforms that deliver real-time, AI-powered insights. What once revolved… Read More »
The Future of Agentic Payments and AI Booking in Travel
The travel industry is moving closer to true end-to-end AI-powered booking within chat interfaces, and the payments layer is emerging… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Update: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook & More
BCD Travel joins NDC FastTrackBCD Travel has joined Accelya’s NDC FastTrack program, positioning itself as both a user and technology… Read More »
Grab Invests $60M to Boost Remote Driving Tech with Vay
Grab is expanding deeper into autonomous and remote driving technologies with a major investment in German mobility startup Vay. The… Read More »
Amenitiz Raises $45M to Accelerate AI Products and European Expansion
Hospitality tech platform Amenitiz has secured $45 million in a combination of Series B funding and financing, marking a major… Read More »
Hotels and OTAs Shift Focus From Booking Channels to Guest Experience
At WiT Singapore 2025, hotel leaders and online travel agencies (OTAs) reached a rare point of alignment: the future of… Read More »
AI Speeds Up Flight Rebooking as Shutdown Disruptions Grow
Artificial intelligence is transforming how airlines manage flight disruptions, a trend that has become increasingly visible during the ongoing U.S…. Read More »
Klook Takes First Step Toward US IPO With NYSE Filing
Asia-based experiences platform Klook has taken its first public step toward an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States…. Read More »
Marriott Ends Sonder Partnership After Default, Firm to Liquidate
Marriott International announced Sunday that it has terminated its licensing agreement with short-term rental operator Sonder Holdings due to a… Read More »
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: E23 Redefines Traveler Analytics
E23 is transforming how the travel industry understands passenger behavior, offering a platform capable of profiling traveler patterns and real-time… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Roundup: Amadeus, Meili, HTS & More
Here’s a look at this week’s major people, product, and partner developments shaping the global travel technology industry. Amadeus has… Read More »
Amadeus Posts 6% Revenue Growth and Boosts AI Investment in Q3
Amadeus reported group revenue of €1.6 billion for the third quarter of 2025, a 6.4% increase from €1.5 billion in… Read More »
Airbnb Expands Beyond Stays as Experiences Surge
Airbnb’s expansion into experiences and services is paying off, with nearly half of all experiences booked in Q3 2025 made… Read More »
Expedia Expands OpenAI Partnership, Drives B2B Growth
Expedia Group is deepening its partnership with OpenAI while accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations. During… Read More »
Tripadvisor Restructures, Cuts 20% of Staff to Focus on Experiences
Tripadvisor has announced a major global restructuring that will reduce its workforce by about 20%—around 450 employees—as it pivots toward… Read More »
India’s Travel Titans Reflect on Rivalry, AI, and the Road Ahead
At WiT Singapore 2025, India’s travel pioneers Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo shared insights on their… Read More »
Mappa Unveils AI Voice Tech to Improve Hiring Decisions
Mappa is set to showcase its advanced AI voice analysis technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, offering a new approach to… Read More »
Sabre Q3 Revenue Rises to $715M on Strong Distribution Bookings
Sabre reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $715 million, a 3% year-over-year increase driven by growth in air and hotel distribution… Read More »
How MCP Could Revolutionize AI in Travel
Most AI assistants today can help you find travel information but can’t yet book or pay for a trip on… Read More »
Booking.com Pushes for Seamless, Friction-Free Travel
Booking.com is doubling down on its mission to create a “frictionless” travel experience, focusing on convenience and simplicity to attract… Read More »
Trump Highlights Apple’s U.S. Investments at Tokyo Business Event
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined global executives at a business leaders’ event in Tokyo, where former U.S. President Donald Trump… Read More »
Trivago Maintains Growth Momentum With Focus on AI and Brand
Trivago has reported revenue growth for the fourth consecutive quarter, continuing its disciplined marketing approach while leveraging AI-driven strategies to… Read More »
TravelPerk Rebrands as Perk to Simplify Work Through AI
Corporate travel management platform TravelPerk has rebranded as Perk, reflecting its broader mission to streamline business operations and eliminate “shadow… Read More »
Juniper Group Acquires Inspiretec to Expand Travel Tech Portfolio
Juniper Group has acquired Cardiff-based travel software provider Inspiretec for an undisclosed amount, further strengthening its position in the global… Read More »
Sam Altman Snaps Over Questions on OpenAI’s Massive Losses
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared visibly frustrated when questioned about the company’s limited revenue amid reports of huge financial losses…. Read More »