Airwallex Secures $330M to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Growth
Payments platform Airwallex has raised $330 million in a Series G funding round, valuing the company at $8 billion. The… Read More »
Betwixtmas Travel: The Best Time for a Calm Year-End Escape
A new study by Hotels.com has identified one of the year’s fastest-growing travel trends: Betwixtmas, the period between Christmas and… Read More »
Jamaica Reopens to Tourists as Sandals Leads Recovery Push
Sandals Resorts International sent a strong message of confidence to the global travel industry last week, hosting a large-scale “Back… Read More »
United Airlines and Capital One Invest in Mindtrip
Capital One Ventures and United Airlines Ventures (UAV) have invested in Mindtrip, an AI-powered travel planning platform named a PhocusWire… Read More »
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Venue Choice Could Boost Luxury Travel
Reports suggest global superstar Taylor Swift plans to marry fiancé Travis Kelce next June at the Ocean House in Watch… Read More »
Grace Bay Club Unveils Redesigned Adults-Only Hotel Suites
Grace Bay Resorts has completed a major redesign of the Hotel at Grace Bay Club, the exclusive adults-only enclave within… Read More »
AI Is Redefining the Front Door of Hotel Booking
Generative and agentic artificial intelligence could reshape the balance of power in hotel distribution, creating new opportunities for suppliers to… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: SiteMinder, United, Klook and More
SiteMinder adds AI expertiseSiteMinder has appointed Samantha Lawson as an independent non-executive director, effective December 1. Lawson—an AI and digital… Read More »
Copenhagen Unveils DestinationPay, a Global Tourism Reward Model
Danish tourism organization Wonderful Copenhagen has launched DestinationPay, a global rewards model that encourages travelers to “do good” while exploring… Read More »
Grupo Posadas Expands Mexico and Caribbean Hotel Portfolio
Grupo Posadas, Mexico’s largest hotel operator, continues to expand its footprint across Mexico and the Caribbean as it targets further… Read More »
AI Business Travel Assistant ‘Otto The Agent’ Debuts
Otto The Agent, a new artificial intelligence–powered business travel assistant, has officially launched after nine months in closed beta. The… Read More »
Pangea Buys Nomadago in Push to Unify Travel Apps
Pangea has acquired Nomadago, a platform designed to help digital nomads coordinate travel plans, marking its second acquisition in just… Read More »
Mindtrip Unveils New AI Tools to Boost Hotel Guest Engagement
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered travel platform Mindtrip, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025, has rolled out a new suite… Read More »
Hyatt Names New Luxury Brand Leader, Details 2026 Hotel Openings
Hyatt has appointed Tamara Lohan as interim global brand leader for its luxury collection and outlined a series of high-profile… Read More »
TSA Warns Travelers of New Costs for No Real ID
The Transportation Security Administration is urging travelers to prepare for major changes ahead, warning that flying without a Real ID… Read More »
Sabre Debuts Gen AI Chat Concierge to Streamline Airline Bookings
Sabre has launched a new generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) chat solution for airlines, designed to let travelers plan, book… Read More »
Indonesia Launches AI Biometric Corridors to Speed Airport Border Control
Indonesia has introduced new AI-powered biometric corridors in partnership with Amadeus, marking a major step toward seamless airport border processing…. Read More »
How Social Search Is Shaping the Future of Travel Planning
Social media is playing an increasingly central role in travel discovery, influencing how travelers find inspiration, plan trips and even… Read More »
Spark by Hilton Debuts in Caribbean and Latin America in Puerto Rico
Spark by Hilton has made its Caribbean and Latin America debut with the opening of a 120-room hotel in Ponce,… Read More »
Study Finds Most Americans Choose Hotels Over Rentals for Holidays
A new study from Upgraded Points shows that a clear majority of Americans prefer hotels over short-term rentals such as… Read More »
Impressive Punta Cana Review: Beachfront Stay With All-Inclusive Perks
Impressive Punta Cana lives up to its name with a prime beachfront location that feels tailor-made for a Caribbean getaway…. Read More »
Best Last-Minute Thanksgiving Destinations + What to Expect at the Busiest Airports
Looking for last-minute Thanksgiving Destinations ideas? Discover the best Thanksgiving destinations still worth booking and learn what to expect at… Read More »
Yatra Appoints Siddhartha Gupta as CEO, Dhruv Shringi Named Chairman
India-based Yatra has named CEO and co-founder Dhruv Shringi as chairman of the board, while appointing Siddhartha Gupta as the… Read More »
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 »
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 »