Global Travel Industry Weekly Roundup: New Tools, Partnerships, and People Moves
This week in travel tech and partnerships, global companies announced major integrations, platform upgrades, and strategic hires aimed at advancing… Read More »
Nezasa Acquires AWAI Travel Tech to Expand Dynamic Packaging
Swiss-based travel technology firm Nezasa has acquired the core software assets of AWAI Travel in a move aimed at significantly… Read More »
Airbnb Services Spark Host Backlash Over Fairness
Airbnb’s new “Services” feature promises an upgraded guest experience by allowing travelers to book not just stays and activities, but… Read More »
Cloudbeds CEO Taps AI to Transform Operations
Adam Harris, co-founder and CEO of Cloudbeds, is leading a broad push into artificial intelligence both personally and across his… Read More »
Agoda Launches AI Trip Planner for Indian Travelers
Agoda has launched a new AI-powered vacation planner tailored for Indian travelers, combining advanced natural language processing and visual technology… Read More »
Holidu Expands in France With Cybevasion Deal
European rental tech company Holidu has secured €46 million in new funding and announced the acquisition of Cybevasion, a major… Read More »
Philippines Slams AirAsia MOVE Over Overpriced Flight Tickets
AirAsia is under fire in the Philippines after its online travel agency, AirAsia MOVE, was accused of dramatically overcharging for… Read More »
Travel Giants Push AI and Social in $4.5B Q1 Blitz
In the first quarter of 2025, the four largest online travel agencies—Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, and Trip.com Group—collectively poured… Read More »
HCN Acquires Crave to Expand Luxury Hotel Tech
Hotel Communication Network has acquired Crave Interactive, a UK-based provider of digital guest experience platforms for luxury hotels. The acquisition… Read More »
Juniper Acquires RezMagic to Expand Cruise Tech
Juniper Travel Technology has acquired Florida-based RezMagic, an event management software company specializing in cruise and themed travel. While financial… Read More »
European Hotels Unite to Sue Booking.com
Hotels across Europe are being urged to join a collective legal action against Booking.com to recover billions of euros in… Read More »
UK Travel Market Hits £53.5B as Mobile Surges
The United Kingdom’s travel industry reached £53.5 billion in gross bookings in 2024, marking a 7% increase year over year,… Read More »
Amadeus Invests in AI Travel Startup Acai Travel
Amadeus has made a minority investment in Acai Travel, a generative AI platform based in New York that specializes in… Read More »
Truely Raises $2M to Expand Global eSIM Services
Truely, a travel-focused eSIM provider based in Singapore, has raised $2 million in fresh funding to accelerate its global expansion…. Read More »
New Tech Partnerships Reshape Travel and Hospitality
Travel and hospitality companies around the globe are deepening partnerships and investing in AI and automation to transform user experiences,… Read More »
Industry Leaders Debate AI Agents’ Disruption in Travel
Agentic artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimental curiosity to strategic priority, and travel suppliers and intermediaries are scrambling to… Read More »
Personalized Perks Replace Points as Hotel Loyalty Evolves
Traditional points-based programs still resonate with older business travelers, but younger guests want instant, personalized value and will abandon brands… Read More »
Accelya Launches FLX AIViator to Drive Real-Time Airline Revenue with AI
Airline technology company Accelya has introduced FLX AIViator, a new artificial intelligence layer built into its FLX Platform to help… Read More »
Hopper and Lloyds Bank Launch Travel Booking Portal for U.K. Cardholders
HTS, the B2B arm of travel platform Hopper, has partnered with Lloyds Bank to launch a new travel booking portal… Read More »
Wander Raises $50M to Expand Luxury Rentals and AI Platform
Luxury short-term rental startup Wander has secured $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and enhance… Read More »
Canadian Travel Agencies Embrace Change Amid Rising Costs
Canada’s travel agency sector is evolving as it navigates growing operational costs, emerging technologies, and a shifting distribution landscape, according… Read More »
COMCO Launches Review of Dertour’s Hotelplan Acquisition
Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched an in-depth investigation into Dertour Group’s proposed acquisition of Hotelplan Group, citing concerns over… Read More »