COMO Hotels Eyes Unique European Growth
COMO Hotels & Resorts is setting its sights on expanding its European footprint by targeting destinations that larger hospitality brands… Read More »
AI in Travel Grows, but Human Touch Still Matters, Study Finds
As AI and large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into travel planning, a new report emphasizes that human interaction… Read More »
Airalo Becomes Unicorn After $220M Funding Boost
Global travel eSIM provider Airalo has secured $220 million in a major funding round, led by CVC, which contributed $185… Read More »
IndiGo Ventures Closes $52M Fund, Eyes Aviation Startups
IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of India’s largest airline IndiGo, has successfully closed its inaugural fund at $52… Read More »
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
Travel demand across the United Kingdom, France, and Germany continues to grow, with new research revealing how digital behavior is… 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 »