Evolve Acquires Guestworks Portfolio From Vacasa
Vacation rental management company Evolve has acquired the Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa for an undisclosed sum. Guestworks provides technology tools… Read More »
Qantas to Launch New Tech and AI Innovation Center in Adelaide
Qantas will open a major product innovation center in Adelaide, Australia, with the facility scheduled to launch in March 2026…. Read More »
Pangea Acquires Overlap to Streamline Fragmented Travel Tech
Pangea, a platform for solo travelers and digital nomads, has acquired Overlap, a social app that helps travelers connect with… Read More »
Amex GBT Reportedly Considering Sale After Stock Market Struggles
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is reportedly exploring a potential sale “after a tough run on the stock… Read More »
Travel Leaders Navigate AI, Culture and Change in a New Era
Travel industry leaders are facing a rapidly evolving workplace shaped by agentic artificial intelligence (AI), shifting customer expectations and new… Read More »
Travel Leaders Share Top Concerns and Optimism for 2026
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI), social media influence and shifting economic and geopolitical conditions are driving both excitement and uncertainty across… Read More »
Google Says AI Agentic Booking Will Mirror Its Current Travel Model
Google expects the commercial framework for agentic booking in AI Mode for travel to closely resemble its existing model, even… Read More »
This Week in Travel Tech: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and More
Here’s a roundup of the latest people, product and partner news from across the global travel technology sector.This report was… Read More »
Peter Thiel’s “Antichrist” Lectures Expose His Power Paradox
Peter Thiel’s recently surfaced off-the-record “Antichrist” lectures have triggered a wave of interest—not for their theological depth, but for what… Read More »
Barry Diller Says AI Is Ending Google’s Search Monopoly
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes the travel landscape, Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group,… Read More »
IATA Urges Global Regulators to Protect Aviation Safety from 5G and 6G Interference
IATA Urges Global Regulators to Protect Aviation Safety from 5G and 6G Interference
AI in Travel 2025: Key Innovations Transforming the Industry
Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in the travel industry in 2025, transforming both consumer-facing services and back-end operations… Read More »
Rethinking Travel Loyalty and What Really Drives Brand Consistency
The term “loyalty” in travel typically brings to mind points, tiers, elite status and credit cards. These systems dominate the… Read More »
Ramp Raises $300M as Valuation Climbs to $32 Billion
Corporate spend management platform Ramp has raised $300 million, pushing its valuation to $32 billion following the financing round and… Read More »
Peek Raises $70M to Expand Its AI-Powered Experiences Platform
Tours and activities platform Peek has secured $70 million in new funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence… Read More »
Acai Travel and BoomPop Win Top Honors at Phocuswright 2025
Acai Travel has earned the People’s Choice Award in Phocuswright’s Launch: Innovation program, while BoomPop was named Travel Innovator of… Read More »
flydubai to Equip Full Fleet With Starlink In-Flight Internet by 2026
flydubai has announced a partnership with SpaceX to install Starlink in-flight internet across its entire fleet beginning in 2026. The… Read More »
SES Plans Europe’s First Satellite Life-Extension Mission
SES has signed an agreement with Infinite Orbits to deliver Europe’s first commercial geostationary satellite life-extension mission, marking a major… Read More »
Are We in an AI Bubble? Parallels With the 1929 Crash and the Dot-Com Boom Bust
The U.S. stock market is at record highs, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become the driving force behind the surge…. Read More »
Trip.com Group Reports Strong Q3 Growth in International Bookings
Trip.com Group posted robust gains across its international business segments in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting surging demand for… Read More »
Revolut Partners With Booking.com to Launch Faster Travel Payments
Revolut has entered a new payments partnership with Booking.com, enabling travelers to pay for accommodations using Revolut Pay, the fintech’s… Read More »
New GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing System Unveiled for Civil Aircraft
Fokker Services Group (FSG) has unveiled a new GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing solution for civil aircraft at the Dubai Airshow, addressing the rising… Read More »
Google Prepares AI Mode for Hotel and Flight Bookings
Google is expanding its new agentic booking capabilities, confirming it is developing AI-powered hotel and flight reservations within AI Mode…. Read More »
Technology, AI and the Passenger Experience in Air Travel
When it comes to air travel, technology is no longer just about making flashy apps or faster booking systems—it’s about… Read More »
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Innovation Shaping Travel’s Future
The travel industry remains a fertile ground for innovation, even amid tightening startup funding, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Hotel Operating Platform MAIC Raises €1M for Global Expansion
Hotel operating platform MAIC has secured just over €1 million in new funding to accelerate its international expansion and enhance… Read More »