Kolet Raises $10M to Expand Seamless eSIM Travel Tech
French travel eSIM startup Kolet has secured $10 million in Series A funding to scale its digital connectivity services for… Read More »
Windstar Cruises Offers Promo and Cruise Giveaway for Airline Staff
Windstar Cruises has launched a new promotion exclusively for airline employees, including pilots, flight attendants, and crew members, as a… Read More »
Carnival Launches Funnel Faves Campaign for Travel Advisors
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new campaign called Funnel Faves, designed to spotlight and support travel advisors. The initiative… Read More »
AI Agents Set to Revolutionize Travel Shopping
The rise of artificial intelligence in travel is entering a new phase, with “agentic commerce” now positioned to reshape how… Read More »
IATA’s Willie Walsh Urges Airlines to Embrace a Digital, Safer, Sustainable Future
In a sweeping keynote at the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in Delhi, Willie Walsh, director general of the International… Read More »
AI Travel Agents Gain Traction Among Younger Travelers
A growing number of travelers are embracing artificial intelligence to plan and book their entire trips, with new research from… Read More »
Hyatt Set to Acquire Playa Hotels After Antitrust Approval
Playa Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that all necessary antitrust approvals have been secured for its pending acquisition by Hyatt… Read More »
Travel Industry Unveils Tech Upgrades and Key Deals
The global travel industry saw major updates this week with a wave of product launches, executive moves, and strategic partnerships… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Names Jason Liberty as Next Chairman
Royal Caribbean Group has announced a major leadership transition, with longtime Chairman Richard Fain set to step down from the… Read More »
Iberia Launches AI-Powered Travel Assistant ‘Iberia GPT’
Iberia has unveiled Iberia GPT, a new artificial intelligence-based assistant designed to help travelers plan their trips with personalized recommendations… Read More »
Global Travel Industry Weekly Roundup: New Tools, Partnerships, and People Moves
This week in travel tech and partnerships, global companies announced major integrations, platform upgrades, and strategic hires aimed at advancing… Read More »
Nezasa Acquires AWAI Travel Tech to Expand Dynamic Packaging
Swiss-based travel technology firm Nezasa has acquired the core software assets of AWAI Travel in a move aimed at significantly… Read More »
Holland America Unveils ‘Refreshingly Free’ Campaign
Holland America Line has launched a new brand campaign called “Refreshingly Free,” designed to promote a more tranquil Caribbean cruise… Read More »
Sandals Expands Coral Conservation Programs
Sandals Resorts and the Sandals Foundation have announced a major expansion of their coral reef restoration efforts across the Caribbean,… Read More »
Airbnb Services Spark Host Backlash Over Fairness
Airbnb’s new “Services” feature promises an upgraded guest experience by allowing travelers to book not just stays and activities, but… Read More »
Secrets and Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resorts Set to Open in 2025
Two upscale all-inclusive resorts are preparing to debut in the Dominican Republic’s emerging Playa Esmeralda region, with the adults-only Secrets… Read More »
Oceania Cruises Begins Construction on New Ship Sonata
Oceania Cruises has officially begun construction on its newest vessel, Oceania Sonata, marking the launch of its all-new Sonata class…. Read More »
Cloudbeds CEO Taps AI to Transform Operations
Adam Harris, co-founder and CEO of Cloudbeds, is leading a broad push into artificial intelligence both personally and across his… Read More »
Agoda Launches AI Trip Planner for Indian Travelers
Agoda has launched a new AI-powered vacation planner tailored for Indian travelers, combining advanced natural language processing and visual technology… Read More »
Holidu Expands in France With Cybevasion Deal
European rental tech company Holidu has secured €46 million in new funding and announced the acquisition of Cybevasion, a major… Read More »
Philippines Slams AirAsia MOVE Over Overpriced Flight Tickets
AirAsia is under fire in the Philippines after its online travel agency, AirAsia MOVE, was accused of dramatically overcharging for… Read More »
Travel Giants Push AI and Social in $4.5B Q1 Blitz
In the first quarter of 2025, the four largest online travel agencies—Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, and Trip.com Group—collectively poured… Read More »