Airbnb Expands Beyond Stays as Experiences Surge
Airbnb’s expansion into experiences and services is paying off, with nearly half of all experiences booked in Q3 2025 made… Read More »
Expedia Expands OpenAI Partnership, Drives B2B Growth
Expedia Group is deepening its partnership with OpenAI while accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations. During… Read More »
Tripadvisor Restructures, Cuts 20% of Staff to Focus on Experiences
Tripadvisor has announced a major global restructuring that will reduce its workforce by about 20%—around 450 employees—as it pivots toward… Read More »
India’s Travel Titans Reflect on Rivalry, AI, and the Road Ahead
At WiT Singapore 2025, India’s travel pioneers Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo shared insights on their… Read More »
Mappa Unveils AI Voice Tech to Improve Hiring Decisions
Mappa is set to showcase its advanced AI voice analysis technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, offering a new approach to… Read More »
Sabre Q3 Revenue Rises to $715M on Strong Distribution Bookings
Sabre reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $715 million, a 3% year-over-year increase driven by growth in air and hotel distribution… Read More »
How MCP Could Revolutionize AI in Travel
Most AI assistants today can help you find travel information but can’t yet book or pay for a trip on… Read More »
Trump Highlights Apple’s U.S. Investments at Tokyo Business Event
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined global executives at a business leaders’ event in Tokyo, where former U.S. President Donald Trump… Read More »
MIT Develops Lightning-Prediction Tool to Protect Future Aircraft Designs
More than 70 aircraft are struck by lightning every day, yet passengers rarely notice thanks to advanced lightning-protection systems. These… Read More »
Trivago Maintains Growth Momentum With Focus on AI and Brand
Trivago has reported revenue growth for the fourth consecutive quarter, continuing its disciplined marketing approach while leveraging AI-driven strategies to… Read More »
TravelPerk Rebrands as Perk to Simplify Work Through AI
Corporate travel management platform TravelPerk has rebranded as Perk, reflecting its broader mission to streamline business operations and eliminate “shadow… Read More »
Juniper Group Acquires Inspiretec to Expand Travel Tech Portfolio
Juniper Group has acquired Cardiff-based travel software provider Inspiretec for an undisclosed amount, further strengthening its position in the global… Read More »
Sam Altman Snaps Over Questions on OpenAI’s Massive Losses
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared visibly frustrated when questioned about the company’s limited revenue amid reports of huge financial losses…. Read More »
EU Struggles to Keep Up With ChatGPT’s Rapid Growth
European regulators are facing mounting pressure to establish clear guidelines for ChatGPT and similar AI systems as their use surges… Read More »
AI-Native Startups Are Redefining Travel Innovation
After two years of shrinking venture funding, 2025 remains a difficult environment for travel startups. Yet amid tighter capital, artificial… Read More »
Hot 25 Travel Startups: Where Are They Now?
A year after PhocusWire unveiled its Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025, many of those companies have achieved impressive milestones—from… Read More »
OpenAI Confirms CEO Sam Altman Won’t Receive Company Stake
OpenAI announced that its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, will not receive an ownership stake in the company following its… Read More »
Apple Maps Tracks Your Visits in iOS 26—Here’s How to Stop It
Apple’s latest update, iOS 26, introduces a new Apple Maps feature that automatically remembers the places you visit—raising fresh concerns… Read More »
AI Will Cause Mass Unemployment, Expert Warns
Renowned computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI,” has issued a stark warning about the… Read More »
Where Are They Now? Updates on the Hot 25 Travel Startups 2024
It has been two years since PhocusWire introduced the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024. As we prepare to unveil… Read More »
The High Price of the A.I. Race: Power, Pollution, and the Illusion of Progress
Artificial intelligence is often promoted as the cure for society’s biggest problems—making life safer, faster, and more efficient. But beneath… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency U-Turn After Passenger’s Laptop Falls Into Cargo Hold
A United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Rome was forced to make an unexpected mid-flight U-turn on October 15,… Read More »
British Airways Sued by Sabre Over Unpaid UK Digital Tax
British Airways (BA, London Heathrow) is facing a lawsuit filed by Sabre Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the… Read More »
Global Travel Market to Reach $1.8T by 2027 as Digital Demand Grows
The global travel industry has fully recovered and returned to sustained growth, surpassing $1.6 trillion in gross bookings in 2024… Read More »
Banks Gain Ground in Loyalty Battle Against U.S. Airlines
Banks and airlines are locked in a growing competition for consumer loyalty — and financial institutions currently appear to have… Read More »
Trip.com COO Xing Xiong: Why Passion Matters in the AI Travel Era
Trip.com Group chief operating officer Xing Xiong made a rare public appearance at WiT’s 20th anniversary conference, sharing candid thoughts… Read More »