Qantas Confirms No Financial Data Stolen in Cyber Attack
Qantas has confirmed that no financial or passport data was accessed during a recent cyber attack that affected the personal… Read More »
Sabre Finalizes $1.1B Sale of Hospitality Unit to TPG
Sabre Corporation has officially closed the $1.1 billion sale of its hospitality solutions business to asset management firm TPG. The… Read More »
15below Buys Airport AI to Boost Passenger Communication Tech
U.K.-based 15below, a leader in automated passenger communications for airlines, has acquired Airport AI, a conversational AI platform serving airports,… Read More »
Spacest.com Acquires Homelike to Expand Rental Reach in Europe
Homelike, the corporate rental platform that shut down earlier this year, has been acquired by Italy-based Roomless Srl, the company… Read More »
Ryanair’s Michael Cawley on AI, Tech Investment Strategy
Ryanair’s approach to artificial intelligence mirrors its long-standing commitment to cost efficiency and strategic discipline. According to Michael Cawley, the… Read More »
How Europe’s Travelers Use AI and Reviews to Book Trips
Across Europe, travelers are increasingly blending artificial intelligence with online reviews to shape their booking decisions. AI-powered platforms help filter… Read More »
Hospitality Tech CEOs Embrace AI Disruption
More than a decade after their emergence, hospitality tech pioneers like Hostaway, Lighthouse, and Mews continue to redefine how the… Read More »
Top 2025 Travvy Cruise Award Nominees Revealed
Voting is now open for the 2025 Travvy Awards, recognizing excellence across the travel industry, including top cruise lines, ships,… Read More »
Airline Leaders Tackle AI, Data Fragmentation, and Consumer Trends
Airline executives at Phocuswright Europe 2025 discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation, focusing on its potential… Read More »
Air Zimbabwe Invests $1M to Regain Global Booking Access
Air Zimbabwe has paid over USD 1 million to key international service providers to regain access to global distribution systems… Read More »
Acai Travel Wins 2025 Trailblazer Award at TravelTech Show
Acai Travel, a standout on PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 list, has been named the winner of the… Read More »
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 »
Clear Eyes 12x Daily Use as AI Fuels ID Security Demand
Clear, best known for expediting airport security lines, is expanding its identity verification technology beyond travel as AI deepfakes and… 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 »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Streamline Payments
Luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Paymode, a B2B payment… Read More »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Boost Payments
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced a new partnership with Paymode by… 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 »
Why All-in-One Hotel Tech Platforms Are Replacing Best-of-Breed
Should your front desk team waste time switching between systems to find up-to-date guest information—or simply access everything from a… Read More »
Lawmakers Urge Probe Into China’s OnePlus Over U.S. Security Concerns
Two U.S. lawmakers have called on the Commerce Department to investigate Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, raising concerns that its devices… 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 »