Tripadvisor to Merge with Liberty in $435M Stock Buyback Deal
Tripadvisor has announced a $435 million deal to repurchase its Series A and Series B common stock from Liberty TripAdvisor… Read More »
TripSuite Secures $5M to Expand AI Tools for Travel Agencies
TripSuite has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered platform designed for travel agencies. The platform integrates… Read More »
Top 10 PhocusWire Travel Stories of 2024: AI, Airbnb, and More
The travel industry witnessed a dynamic year in 2024, with AI innovation, corporate transitions, and market disruptions making headlines. Among… Read More »
Key Travel Movers and Trends in 2024: AI, Airbnb, and Disruption
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the trends and players shaping the travel industry. Artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Celestyal Launches Trade Portal and New Website
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled “The Celestyal Compass”, a new trade portal designed to support travel advisors. Launched on December 10,… Read More »
Qatar Executive to Equip Gulfstream Fleet with Starlink
Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways, has announced its plans to integrate Starlink connectivity into its… Read More »
Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert on GDS Role, AI Threats, and Future Growth
The predicted demise of global distribution systems (GDS) seems overstated, according to Kurt Ekert, CEO and president of Sabre. Speaking… Read More »
JAL Wins Prestigious IT Award for Aircraft Maintenance Innovation
Japan Airlines (JAL) and its engineering arm, JAL Engineering, have been honored with the esteemed “IT Award (Open Innovation Area)”… Read More »
Turkish OTA Wingie Enuygun Expands with AI-Driven Strategy
Turkey’s young, tech-savvy population and high internet penetration position it as a strong player in the online travel market. Wingie… Read More »
Airbnb’s 2024 Innovations: Personalization and AI
Airbnb made significant strides in 2024, positioning itself as an innovator in the travel industry by unveiling a range of… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus Updates
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Emerging Tech Transforms Destination Marketing with AI and AR
Artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing destination marketing by enhancing search, booking, and in-destination… Read More »
Airbnb Focuses on Personalization and Reimagining Discovery
Airbnb has had a headline-filled year, marked by new initiatives and strategic moves. In September, the platform reopened submissions for… Read More »
Air France-KLM Teams with Google Cloud for AI-Driven Innovation
Air France-KLM has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its data capabilities and leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) for improved… Read More »
David Neeleman on Breeze Airways’ Culture, AI, and Leadership
David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, shared insights on culture, technology, and leadership at The Phocuswright Conference 2024… Read More »
Air Canada Introduces Facial Recognition for Domestic Flights at YVR
Air Canada is set to become the first Canadian airline to introduce facial recognition technology at Vancouver International Airport (YVR),… Read More »
American Airlines Launches Tech to Stop Boarding Line Cutters
American Airlines is taking a strong stance against boarding line cutters with the introduction of a new technology designed to… Read More »
Windstar Cruises Launches New Online Booking Engine
Windstar Cruises has unveiled a new and advanced online booking engine on its website, enhancing the planning process for both… Read More »
Apple Teams Up with Airlines to Track Lost Luggage with AirTags
Travelers who’ve used Apple AirTags to track their checked luggage now have a more efficient way to share the location… Read More »
Celestyal Simplifies Offerings with New Fare and Pay System
Celestyal Cruises is taking bold steps to simplify its offerings in response to feedback from travel advisors and guests. Lee… Read More »
Oura CEO: Apple Unlikely to Enter Smart Ring Market Soon
Despite rumors, Apple is not likely to launch a smart ring, according to Oura’s CEO, Tom Hale. Speaking at the… Read More »
Ferrari Announces IBM as Major Sponsor for Hamilton-Led 2025 Season
Ferrari has unveiled a new multi-year sponsorship with IBM, naming the tech giant as a “premium partner” beginning January 1,… Read More »