EASA and IATA Unveil Plan to Tackle GNSS Interference Risks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have released a comprehensive action plan… 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 »
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 »
US Court Lets Delta Proceed with Cyber Outage Suit vs CrowdStrike
A U.S. court has ruled that Delta Air Lines can move forward with key claims in its lawsuit against cybersecurity… Read More »
Airbnb Launches Revamped App with New Services
Airbnb is entering the summer travel season with a redesigned mobile app and a host of new features aimed at… Read More »
Don’t Miss Aviation Festival Americas 2025 in Miami Beach
We’re just two weeks away from the industry’s most forward-thinking gatheringand if you haven’t secured your pass yet, now is the time…. Read More »
Join us for an engaging discussion on “Raising the bar for in-flight passenger experience” at Aviation Festival Americas
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on “Raising the bar for in-flight passenger experience” at Aviation Festival Americas Who’s… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Roundup: Expedia, Qantas, Sabre, More
This week in travel technology, SmartRyde and OCBC Indonesia launched a partnership offering exclusive airport transfers to OCBC banking clients,… Read More »
IDeaS Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tool for Hotel Campaigns
Hospitality revenue management software company IDeaS has introduced IDeaS Spotlight, a new AI-driven tool designed to help hotel marketers optimize… Read More »
Why Travel Brands Rely on Google Ads—and How to Break Free
Travel companies remain deeply reliant on Google Ads, with some generating up to 80% of their web traffic from the… Read More »
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck on GetYourGuide’s Growth and AI
Johannes Reck, CEO and co-founder of GetYourGuide, shared insights on the company’s strategy, the evolving experiences sector, and the role… Read More »
HomeToGo’s Bodo Thielmann Talks AI, M&A, and Vacation Rentals
As Phocuswright Europe approaches, PhocusWire spotlights key speakers, including Bodo Thielmann, chief investment director at HomeToGo. Thielmann will join the… Read More »
Amadeus Sees Q1 Profit Rise Amid Global Travel Uncertainty
Amadeus has reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, highlighting double-digit profit growth despite ongoing global uncertainty. Group revenue rose 9% year… Read More »
NextTrip Secures $3M Credit Line to Boost Growth and Marketing
NextTrip, a travel booking and media technology company, has secured a $3 million revolving credit line from its chairman, Don… Read More »
Expedia Hit by US Travel Slump, Canada Bookings Down 30%
Expedia Group reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with bookings and revenue in line with guidance but impacted by softening U.S…. Read More »
Bridging the Gap Between Sustainable Travel Intentions and Action
While travelers increasingly express interest in sustainable travel, their actions often fall short. A growing gap exists between intention and… Read More »
Carnival Debuts Ticketless Shore Excursion App
Carnival Cruise Line is piloting a new mobile application that eliminates the need for physical shore excursion tickets, aiming to… Read More »
Technology, AI and the Passenger Experience
Raising the bar for the in-flight passenger experience involves integrating cutting-edge technologies, personalized services, and innovative amenities to create a… Read More »
JetBlue Sells Ventures Arm to SKY Leasing
JetBlue Airways announced on May 5, 2025, that it has sold its startup investment division, JetBlue Ventures, to US aircraft… Read More »
Hurtigruten Launches $300 Booking Bonus & Marketing Tool
HX is thanking travel advisors with a $300 booking incentive and a co-branded marketing solution designed to simplify expedition bookings… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Harnesses AI to Slash Inflight Meal Waste
The Lufthansa Group has deployed a proprietary artificial intelligence tool called Tray Tracker to identify and reduce waste from uneaten… Read More »
Corporate Donors to Trump Inaugural Face Tariff Backlash
Major U.S. corporations that collectively contributed a record $239 million to President Trump’s inaugural committee are now confronting the fallout… Read More »