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 »
Star Clippers Promotes Cyndi Denman to Director of Sales
Star Clippers has announced the promotion of longtime team member Cyndi Denman to the newly created position of Director of… Read More »
Norwegian Cancels 2026 Cruises in Major Ship Swap
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a significant schedule shake-up for its 2026 season, canceling more than four months of sailings… Read More »
Missing Alaska Cruise Passenger Found Dead After Hike
The body of a 62-year-old woman who went missing during an Alaska cruise has been recovered, days after she failed… Read More »
Atlas Ocean Voyages Names Sales EVP to Drive Growth
Atlas Ocean Voyages has appointed Kristian C. Anderson as Executive Vice President of Global Sales, reinforcing its commitment to a… Read More »
How Europe’s Travelers Use AI and Reviews to Book Trips
Across Europe, travelers are increasingly blending artificial intelligence with online reviews to shape their booking decisions. AI-powered platforms help filter… Read More »
Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara Begins Inaugural Mediterranean Cruise
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest luxury yacht, Luminara, has officially launched, embarking on its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to… Read More »
Mayor of Nice Confronts Cruise Ship Over Tourism Limits
A heated standoff erupted off the French Riviera on July 3, 2025, when Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi confronted Royal Caribbean’s… 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 »
Voting Now Open for the 2025 Travvy Awards
Voting is officially open for the 2025 Travvy Awards, presented by TravelPulse and AGENTatHOME, giving travel advisors the power to… 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 »
Airline Outlook Dims Despite Record Summer Travel
Delta Air Lines is set to kick off U.S. airlines’ second-quarter earnings season on July 10, and the industry is… Read More »
HX Expeditions Offers Free Cruise for Advisors Who Sell Three Trips
In celebration of its 130th anniversary, HX Expeditions has launched its most generous travel advisor incentive to date. Titled “Sell… 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 »
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 »
Viking Vesta Joins Fleet in Croatian Naming Ceremony
Viking has officially welcomed its newest ocean ship, Viking Vesta, during a traditional naming ceremony held in Split, Croatia. The… Read More »
Crystal Cruises Funds Two New Luxury Ships
Crystal Cruises has secured financing for the construction of two new ultra-luxury cruise ships, strengthening its position in the high-end… Read More »