Google I/O Signals Rapid AI Disruption for Travel
Google’s I/O 2025 keynote confirmed a seismic shift from traditional search toward AI-first discovery and booking, and travel businesses must… Read More »
Global Travel Tech Shifts with AI, Data, Deals
The global travel industry saw a wave of tech-driven partnerships and strategic innovations this week, as companies doubled down on… Read More »
Booking.com Cuts Ties with Affiliate Creators Amid Strategy Shift
Booking.com has terminated direct affiliate partnerships with several travel bloggers and content creators, signaling a major shift in its partner… Read More »
Booking.com Ordered to Cut Swiss Hotel Commissions by 25%
Booking.com has been ordered by Switzerland’s Price Supervisor to reduce commission rates charged to Swiss hotels by around 25%, citing… Read More »
Hospitality ID to Streamline Property Data and Boost Integration Efficiency
A new industry initiative, Hospitality ID, is aiming to revolutionize the way hotel property data is managed and shared across… Read More »
Travaras Secures $1.54M to Scale Regenerative Travel
San Francisco-based regenerative travel startup Travaras has raised $1.54 million in pre-seed funding, surpassing its initial target of $1.5 million…. Read More »
Cyber Threats Escalate in Global Travel Industry
Andersen Cheng, CEO of cybersecurity firm Post-Quantum, takes no chances when booking travel—manually entering URLs, avoiding Google links, and never… Read More »
Trip.com Group Kicks Off 2025 with $1.9B in Q1 Revenue
Trip.com Group began 2025 on a strong note, reporting $1.9 billion in revenue for the first quarter, a 16% increase… Read More »
Landing Secures $180M in Debt Financing to Expand Flexible Apartment Network
Flexible-leasing platform Landing has secured $180 million in debt financing to accelerate the adoption of its subscription-based apartment model and… Read More »
Fly Fairly Acquires Gen Z Travel Platform LFG to Boost Discovery and Flexibility
Fly Fairly, a travel booking platform known for its flexible payment options, has acquired Gen Z-focused travel discovery engine LFG… Read More »
Amadeus Acquires Travel Data Firm ForwardKeys
Amadeus has acquired Spanish travel intelligence firm ForwardKeys as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the travel… Read More »
Corporate Travel Managers Cite Tech and Service Gaps
A new survey of nearly 200 corporate travel managers across the U.S. and Canada has revealed growing dissatisfaction with travel… Read More »
Experiences Boost Vacation Rentals and RevPAR Alike
Hotels still lead short-term rentals in offering curated extras, but new data shows hosts that embrace experiences quickly close the… Read More »
Hotel Experiences Drive Major RevPAR Gains
Hotels that prioritize guest experiences see significantly higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to new research from Turneo, a… Read More »
Eric Hart Returns to Expedia in Strategy Role
Expedia Group has announced the return of Eric Hart as its chief strategy, business and corporate development officer, marking a… Read More »
Global Travel Industry Weekly Roundup: People, Product, and Partner Moves
Here’s our curated roundup of this week’s top updates in the global travel industry, spotlighting key developments across platforms, partnerships,… Read More »
Finalists Named for 2025 Global Startup Pitch Competition
Nineteen promising travel tech startups from around the world have been named finalists in the 2025 Global Startup Pitch, an… Read More »
Prosus Acquires Despegar to Expand Latin America Reach
Prosus has finalized its acquisition of Latin America-based online travel agency Despegar in a deal valued at $19.50 per share…. Read More »
HBX Group Acquires Civitfun to Boost Hotel Tech and Guest Experience
HBX Group has acquired Spanish hospitality technology provider Civitfun as part of its strategy to streamline the travel ecosystem and… Read More »
Tern Raises $13M to Streamline Travel Advisor Workflows with AI
Tern, a travel advisor platform launched in 2023, has secured $13 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven… Read More »
Bryan Batista Named New CEO of Skyscanner
Skyscanner has appointed Bryan Batista, its current chief operating officer, as chief executive officer effective June 1, succeeding outgoing CEO… Read More »
Travel Industry Faces Game-Changing AI Disruption
The global travel industry is undergoing a profound transformation as geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty continue to influence traveler behavior…. Read More »