Weekly Travel Tech News: Expedia, FLYR, PayPal, Virgin Atlantic
Here’s a roundup of this week’s key travel technology updates across the global industry. FLYR and Ennismore:Ennismore has been using… 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 »
Virgin Australia Overcharged 61,000 Passengers Due to IT Error
Virgin Australia has revealed that an IT error led to 61,000 passengers being overcharged over a five-year period. The airline… 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 »
Iberostar Launches BRAIAN: AI for Sustainable Hotels
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with engineering and technology group Sener, has unveiled BRAIAN, a revolutionary virtual operator powered… Read More »
Airbus, Amazon Forge Satellite Connectivity Partnership
At this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Airbus and Amazon signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding to deliver… Read More »
AI Platform Jurny Secures Major Funding for Global Expansion
Jurny, an AI-powered property management platform, has secured a significant investment, boosting its total funding to over $16 million. While… Read More »
Juno Raises $2M to Launch Corporate Guest Travel Platform
Corporate guest travel startup Juno has raised $2 million in seed funding to launch its end-to-end booking and expense tool… Read More »
Unravel Secures $7M Series A to Boost AI Travel Video App
London-based travel tech startup Unravel has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round to expand its AI-powered video… Read More »
Travelers Cut Back in 2025 but Prioritize Experiences
As travelers head into the summer 2025 season, economic concerns are prompting fewer and more budget-conscious trips, according to a… Read More »
Fewer Than 1 in 3 Airlines Advancing Offer and Order Systems
While 67% of airlines are implementing IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC), only 27% have made significant progress in adopting offer… Read More »
Google’s Tours Push Raises Concerns for OTAs’ Visibility
Google is intensifying its focus on the tours and activities sector, prompting concern among online travel agencies (OTAs) as visibility… Read More »
AI Delivers Savings in Corporate Travel Amid Tech Hurdles
Artificial intelligence is proving valuable in corporate travel, delivering cost savings, improved efficiency, and better traveler experiences, according to a… Read More »
Travel Leaders Back Sustainability but Call for Greater Support
Travel industry leaders remain committed to sustainability but say they need more support to meet evolving regulations and consumer expectations,… Read More »
Homelike Closes After 10 Years in Corporate Long-Stay Rentals
Homelike, a Germany-based platform specializing in long-stay furnished apartments for corporate travelers, has officially shut down after a decade in… Read More »
OTAs Drive Superapp Growth as India’s Travel Market Soars
India’s travel market is booming, with domestic and international travel reaching all-time highs. According to Phocuswright’s new report, India’s OTAs:… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Updates: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip
Here’s a roundup of the latest travel tech and industry partnership news from around the globe. Airbnb and HotelTonight launch… Read More »
Travel Startup Funding and M&A Trends Show Mixed Q1 2025 Outlook
After signs of recovery in 2024, travel startup funding slowed in Q1 2025, raising under $1 billion—down from $1.6 billion… Read More »
Google Enhances Travel Tools With New AI-Powered Features
Google has rolled out a suite of AI-powered updates to its travel tools, enhancing trip planning, hotel booking, and destination… Read More »
Airlines Warn of Slowdown—Should OTAs Brace for Impact Too?
Major U.S. airlines including Delta, American, Southwest, and United have recently lowered earnings forecasts, citing a challenging economy and rising… Read More »
Bolt Launches Flight Tracking Feature for Airport Ride Pickups
Bolt has introduced a new flight tracking feature designed to simplify airport pickups for travelers. The mobility app now allows… Read More »
AI and Asia’s Travel Rebound Are Reshaping the Industry Fast
Trip.com Group COO Schubert Lou believes 2025 marks a pivotal shift in travel, fueled by Asia’s full rebound and rapid… Read More »