Tripadvisor Shares Surge After Starboard Value Takes 9% Stake
Starboard Value has acquired a 9% stake in Tripadvisor, triggering a 7% jump in the travel platform’s shares during after-hours… Read More »
Travel Tech Roundup: AI, Acquisitions, and Expanding Global Partnerships
The global travel and hospitality industry is experiencing a wave of tech-driven innovation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. Here’s… Read More »
U.S. Car Rentals Shift Gears After 2023 Peak
After reaching an all-time high of $26.9 billion in 2023, the U.S. car rental market has entered a slower lane,… Read More »
Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack
Qantas has confirmed that a cyberattack targeting a third-party platform used by its contact center may have resulted in a… Read More »
Ant International Launches AI Travel Tool in E-Wallets
Ant International has introduced a new AI-powered travel assistant called Alipay+ Voyager, designed to simplify trip planning and enhance in-destination… Read More »
Tourist Crowds Force Cities to Rethink Access
Soaring post-pandemic demand for the world’s most famous attractions is forcing governments, destination managers and online ticket sellers to overhaul… Read More »
Tiqets Secures €25M Loan to Boost Growth Plans
Netherlands-based travel tech company Tiqets has secured a €25 million loan from Dutch banking group ABN AMRO, aimed at refinancing… Read More »
Hackers Target Airlines Using Deceptive Tactics
Nearly a year after a global IT outage linked to CrowdStrike grounded flights worldwide, airlines are once again under threat—this… Read More »
Congress May Block State AI Laws for 5 Years in New Bill
A new federal proposal could prevent states and local governments from enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations for up to… Read More »
Future Android Phones May Detect Fake Cell Towers and Data Risks
Future Android smartphones could help users detect fake cell towers that are commonly used for data interception and surveillance. According… Read More »
Meta Offers High AI Salaries, Denies $100M Signing Bonuses
Meta Platforms is offering multi-million-dollar compensation packages to top artificial intelligence researchers, but recent reports of $100 million signing bonuses… Read More »
Meta Seeks $29B for U.S. AI Data Centers: FT Report
Meta Platforms is reportedly seeking $29 billion from private capital firms to fund the development of artificial intelligence data centers… Read More »
Microsoft Updates Windows to Avert Future Security Crises
Microsoft is making significant changes to Windows in an effort to prevent security disasters like the recent global outage caused… Read More »
Startups Weekly: AI Deals, Lawsuits, and Acquisitions
This week’s edition of Startups Weekly highlights key developments at the intersection of technology, law, and startup growth. From acquisitions… Read More »
Inspirato Merges with Buyerlink to Expand Luxury Travel Tech
Luxury vacation club Inspirato is merging with marketing technology platform Buyerlink to form One Planet Platforms, a new diversified marketplace… Read More »
Lighthouse Launches AI Tool to Boost Hotel Visibility
Market intelligence platform Lighthouse has introduced Connect AI, a new artificial intelligence engine designed to close the growing gap between… Read More »
Revenue Analytics Acquires Climber to Boost Global Reach
Revenue Analytics, a leading provider of AI-powered revenue management systems, has acquired Portugal-based Climber in a strategic move to expand… Read More »
Hotels Face New AI Challenge in Travel Discovery Shift
As travelers increasingly shift from traditional search engines like Google to artificial intelligence-powered platforms, the visibility of hotels in the… Read More »
Chatlyn Raises €8M to Revolutionize Hotel Messaging
AI-powered hotel communication platform Chatlyn has secured €8 million in Series A funding to expand its reach and develop new… Read More »
Sonder Co-Founder Exits After Marriott Integration
Francis Davidson, co-founder and former CEO of Sonder, has announced his departure from the company just as it completes a… Read More »
Apple to Launch Digital Passport Support in iOS 26 for TSA Travel
Starting fall 2025, Apple will allow U.S. travelers to store digital versions of their passports and IDs in Apple Wallet… Read More »
Mindtrip Launches AI Travel App for Real-Time Discovery
AI-powered trip planning platform Mindtrip has launched a new mobile app designed to serve as a real-time travel companion, marking… Read More »
Hotels Battle Secondary OTAs Over Price Parity
Secondary online travel agencies are multiplying and slashing room rates, leaving many hotels scrambling to defend pricing power and guest… Read More »
Expedia’s CPO Envisions AI as a Travel Companion
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the travel industry, Expedia Group is doubling down on innovation to create a more… Read More »
AI Sparks New Cybersecurity Challenges for Travel Brands
The travel and hospitality sector has long been a prime target for cybercriminals, but the rise of artificial intelligence is… Read More »
Ease and Familiarity Drive Europe’s Travel Decisions in 2025
Despite rapid advances in experimental technologies and new platforms, European travelers continue to prioritize ease, price, and familiarity when planning… Read More »