Canary Secures $80M to Power AI for Hotel Guests
Canary Technologies has raised $80 million in Series D funding to fuel its global expansion and deepen its role in… Read More »
Major Data Broker Sells Airline Passenger Data to the Government in Secret Deal
Many travelers expect a lack of privacy when flying, given TSA scans, baggage searches, and in-flight recordings. However, what most… Read More »
AI Transforms Vacation Rentals with Smart Agents
Artificial intelligence is moving from back-office support to center stage in the vacation-rental sector, where a mix of fragmented inventory… Read More »
TourRadar Turns Social Content Into Bookable Trips
TourRadar has launched a new feature called TourRadar Moments, allowing travelers to book multiday adventures directly through photos and video… Read More »
Speakspots Launches AI Chatbot for Hotels on WhatsApp
Speakspots, the AI-powered WhatsApp travel assistant, has expanded into the B2B space with a new white-label solution designed for hotels…. Read More »
Global Startup Pitch Crowns 9 Travel Tech Innovators
Nine innovative travel technology startups have emerged as winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch, a competition organized by Phocuswright… Read More »
Tern Acquires Lucia to Expand Support for Travel Advisors
Tern, a CRM platform designed for travel advisors, has acquired Lucia, a services provider and one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25… Read More »
Who’s Backing Travel Tech in 2025 Venture Boom
The weak fundraising climate that has clouded many startup sectors this year has not stopped a handful of venture firms… Read More »
Gen Z and Boomers Show Stark Divide in U.S. Travel Spending
The latest U.S. Traveler Trends 2025 report from Phocuswright reveals major generational differences in how Americans spend on in-destination experiences,… Read More »
Kolet Raises $10M to Expand Seamless eSIM Travel Tech
French travel eSIM startup Kolet has secured $10 million in Series A funding to scale its digital connectivity services for… Read More »
AI Agents Set to Revolutionize Travel Shopping
The rise of artificial intelligence in travel is entering a new phase, with “agentic commerce” now positioned to reshape how… Read More »
IATA’s Willie Walsh Urges Airlines to Embrace a Digital, Safer, Sustainable Future
In a sweeping keynote at the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in Delhi, Willie Walsh, director general of the International… Read More »
AI Travel Agents Gain Traction Among Younger Travelers
A growing number of travelers are embracing artificial intelligence to plan and book their entire trips, with new research from… Read More »
Travel Industry Unveils Tech Upgrades and Key Deals
The global travel industry saw major updates this week with a wave of product launches, executive moves, and strategic partnerships… Read More »
Iberia Launches AI-Powered Travel Assistant ‘Iberia GPT’
Iberia has unveiled Iberia GPT, a new artificial intelligence-based assistant designed to help travelers plan their trips with personalized recommendations… Read More »
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 »