SH Hotels Rebrands to Starwood, Honoring Iconic Legacy
SH Hotels & Resorts is set to undergo a significant transformation as it announces the rebranding of its company name… Read More »
Moove Acquires Kovi to Expand Urban Mobility Services in Latin America
Moove, a Nigeria-founded mobility fintech company backed by Uber, has acquired Brazil-based urban mobility provider Kovi to strengthen its presence… Read More »
The Luxurist Debuts in U.S. and Europe, Connecting Travel Advisors to Global Luxury Hotels
The Luxurist, a B2B travel platform supported by travel technology provider HBX Group, has launched in the United States and… Read More »
Smartify Raises £1.5M to Revolutionize Museum and Gallery Visitor Engagement
Smartify, a leading visitor engagement platform for cultural attractions, has secured a £1.5 million investment to enhance its services and… Read More »
Naboo Secures €20M Series A Funding to Expand Corporate Events Platform
French startup Naboo, a corporate events specialist, has raised €20 million in Series A funding led by Notion Capital. Founded… Read More »
Business Travel Tech Fails to Meet Employee Expectations
Business travelers are bypassing corporate booking tools in favor of consumer travel sites, highlighting gaps in corporate travel technology, according… Read More »
TravelPerk Raises $200M, Acquires Yokoy for Expense Management
TravelPerk has secured $200 million in Series E funding, further strengthening its position in corporate travel and expense management with… Read More »
Hyatt Closes Andaz Riviera Maya, Rebrands as Alila Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the closure of the Andaz Riviera Maya Resort in the Mexican Caribbean, marking the end… Read More »
Marriott Reports Strong 2024 Growth
Marriott International, Inc. celebrated a robust 2024 with a net rooms growth of 6.8 percent, expanding its global portfolio to… Read More »
Hyatt to Launch Vivid Punta Cana Resort by End of 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Anacaona de Inversiones to open its flagship Hyatt Vivid Punta… Read More »
GeoVero Uses AI to Help Hotels Improve Guest Feedback
GeoVero, a U.S.-based AI-powered guest feedback platform, is helping hotels gather real-time reviews via WhatsApp, enhancing guest satisfaction and online… Read More »
U.S. Halts Passport Applications With ‘X’ Gender Marker
The U.S. State Department has suspended processing passport applications that list “X” as the gender marker, following an executive order… Read More »
MSC Cruises Adds New Ship to Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises has unveiled plans to enhance its presence at Port Canaveral by introducing a new World Class ship and… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Soars with Record Bookings in Early 2025
Virgin Voyages, the adults-only cruise line, has announced unprecedented revenue and a surge in bookings during the first three weeks… Read More »
Circus Circus Las Vegas May Be Up for Sale
The landscape of Las Vegas hospitality could experience another transformation as one of the city’s most iconic hotels, Circus Circus,… Read More »
Fiesta Americana Cancun Champions Sustainable Luxury
In a landscape where many all-inclusive resorts, particularly in Mexico, offer similar experiences, Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection stands out by… Read More »
2025 Cruise Bookings Project Record Growth
Despite initial concerns that cruise sales might decline at the end of last year due to the presidential election, a… Read More »
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This offer ends in 354 days Take advantage of Park Royal Hotels & Resorts’ special 2025 Agent Rates! Secure unbeatable… Read More »
OpenAI Unveils “Operator” AI Agent for Travel Bookings
OpenAI has introduced “Operator,” an AI-powered agent capable of interacting with websites by typing, clicking, and scrolling to complete bookings… Read More »
Landfolk Expands to Italy with Danitalia Vacation Rental Acquisition
Landfolk, the Denmark-based vacation home rental platform, has acquired Danitalia, an Italy-based vacation home provider, marking its first acquisition as… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Updates: IBS, Smartvel, Spotnana & More
PhocusWire’s latest travel tech roundup features key partnerships, product launches, and industry investments. BA, Spotnana Enhance Direct Booking Spotnana has… Read More »
Britain Signals Pro-Business Shift with New CMA Chair
Britain’s appointment of Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), reflects… Read More »