Accessibility Flaws Rife in Travel Sites, Hinders Users
Travel websites are plagued by accessibility issues, posing significant barriers for users with disabilities, reveals a report from AudioEye. The… Read More »
Metasearch’s Future Amid Agentic AI Growth
The introduction of OpenAI’s Operator, an autonomous agent capable of searching for and booking travel, has reignited the debate over… Read More »
Selina Hotels Transforms into Socialtels Under New Management
Entrepreneur and hotelier Gary Murray has restructured the insolvent brand Selina Hotels into a new boutique hotel concept named Socialtel,… Read More »
American Express Acquires Center for Expense Management Tech
American Express has announced its acquisition of Center, a payment and expense management technology provider, aiming to integrate its software… Read More »
Trip.com Group and WTTC Highlight Transformative Technologies in Travel
Trip.com Group and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have unveiled a comprehensive report at ITB Berlin, identifying 16… Read More »
AI in Cybersecurity: Travel Brands Face New Challenges and Opportunities
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies evolve, the cybersecurity landscape for travel brands is facing significant changes. The introduction of low-cost… Read More »
Mews Secures $75M for Expansion in U.S. and Europe, Boosts AI Capabilities
Hospitality technology firm Mews has successfully raised $75 million to support its strategic expansion in the United States, Germany, Austria,… Read More »
Summer Launches SummerOS for Enhanced Management of Short-Term Rentals
Summer, originally a rent-to-own initiative in the short-term rental (STR) market, has transitioned into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business with the… Read More »
Alexa+ Set to Transform Travel Research and Planning
Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a new iteration of its artificial intelligence assistant, designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday life with… Read More »
Expedia Group Announces Job Cuts Amidst Strategic Reallocations
Expedia Group has initiated a significant round of layoffs, as confirmed by employee posts on LinkedIn and a company statement… Read More »
CoreWeave Prepares for IPO with Strong Growth and Strategic Partnerships
CoreWeave, a leading provider of cloud-based Nvidia processors, is poised to enter the public market, filing for an IPO under… Read More »
Phocuswright and WiT Spark Travel Innovation at Dubai Event as Middle East Tourism Surges
Next month, Phocuswright and Web in Travel (WiT) are set to return to the Middle East, spotlighting the region’s burgeoning… Read More »
Amadeus Achieves Double-Digit Growth, Strong 2024 Results
Amadeus, the Spain-based technology company, reported a significant revenue increase in its 2024 financial year, with group revenue reaching €6.1… Read More »
Jobs Disappearing Fast by 2030 as AI Rises, Says WEF Report
Bank tellers, cashiers, postal workers, and administrative assistants are among the jobs expected to decline significantly by 2030, according to… Read More »
ChatGPT’s User Growth Surges Despite DeepSeek Competition
ChatGPT’s popularity continues to soar, with OpenAI reporting 400 million weekly active users as of February—a 33% jump from December’s… Read More »
Microsoft’s Magma AI Controls Software and Robots
Microsoft Research has unveiled Magma, an advanced AI foundation model integrating visual and language processing to control software interfaces and… Read More »
Emirates Adopts Airbus Skywise Software for Fleet Optimization
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has taken a major step toward enhanced operational efficiency by signing a new agreement with Airbus. On… Read More »
Phocuswright Europe 2025 Focuses on AI’s Role in Travel
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve rapidly, the travel industry is at a pivotal moment, assessing the vast… Read More »
Snowfall Rebrands to Junction Amidst Company Reset and Relaunch
Travel technology company Snowfall is undergoing a comprehensive transformation, rebranding itself as Junction as part of a strategic “full reset… Read More »
Superlogic Secures $13.7M for Cutting-Edge Customer Engagement
Superlogic, a pioneering technology firm specializing in enhancing brand engagement and loyalty, has successfully raised $13.7 million in a Series… Read More »
PhocusWire’s Weekly Update: Amadeus CFO and More Travel Tech News
This week in global travel industry news, PhocusWire brings you the latest updates on people, products, and partnerships. Amadeus Appoints… Read More »
Expedia CEO Details AI Strategies to Boost Travel in 2025
Expedia Group’s CEO, Ariane Gorin, highlighted a robust financial performance in 2024, with the company reporting a 10% increase in… Read More »