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 »
Tourist Crowds Force Cities to Rethink Access
Soaring post-pandemic demand for the world’s most famous attractions is forcing governments, destination managers and online ticket sellers to overhaul… Read More »
Cruise Norovirus Outbreaks Rare Despite Headlines
Cruise travelers worried about norovirus outbreaks this season can breathe easier, as infections aboard ships remain far less common than… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Launches Personalized Advisor Sites
Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled a new set of digital tools for travel advisors through an expanded partnership with travel tech… Read More »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Streamline Payments
Luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Paymode, a B2B payment… Read More »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Boost Payments
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced a new partnership with Paymode by… Read More »
Zemi Miches Punta Cana Opens as Hilton’s First Curio All-Inclusive
Hilton has officially debuted the Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s first all-inclusive… Read More »
Hyatt Sells Playa Resorts Real Estate in $2B Deal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a $2 billion deal to sell the real estate of Playa Hotels & Resorts to… Read More »
Tiqets Secures €25M Loan to Boost Growth Plans
Netherlands-based travel tech company Tiqets has secured a €25 million loan from Dutch banking group ABN AMRO, aimed at refinancing… Read More »
Hackers Target Airlines Using Deceptive Tactics
Nearly a year after a global IT outage linked to CrowdStrike grounded flights worldwide, airlines are once again under threat—this… Read More »
Why All-in-One Hotel Tech Platforms Are Replacing Best-of-Breed
Should your front desk team waste time switching between systems to find up-to-date guest information—or simply access everything from a… Read More »
Top Cruise Industry News Highlights for June 2025
June 2025 delivered a wave of cruise industry news, from major ship announcements and celebrity godmothers to Netflix documentaries and… Read More »
Hyatt Buys Playa, New Resorts Open, Brands Expand in June
June brought major developments in the hotel and resort industry, highlighted by Hyatt’s acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, several… Read More »
Cybercrime Hits WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines Amid FBI Warning
At least two North American airlines—WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines—have confirmed they were targeted by cyberattacks in June, prompting concerns of… Read More »
Microsoft Updates Windows to Avert Future Security Crises
Microsoft is making significant changes to Windows in an effort to prevent security disasters like the recent global outage caused… Read More »
Startups Weekly: AI Deals, Lawsuits, and Acquisitions
This week’s edition of Startups Weekly highlights key developments at the intersection of technology, law, and startup growth. From acquisitions… Read More »
Inspirato Merges with Buyerlink to Expand Luxury Travel Tech
Luxury vacation club Inspirato is merging with marketing technology platform Buyerlink to form One Planet Platforms, a new diversified marketplace… Read More »
Travel Industry Leaders Say AI Will Outpace Internet Shift
The travel industry stands on the brink of its most profound transformation yet, powered by the rapid rise of artificial… Read More »
Lighthouse Launches AI Tool to Boost Hotel Visibility
Market intelligence platform Lighthouse has introduced Connect AI, a new artificial intelligence engine designed to close the growing gap between… Read More »
Revenue Analytics Acquires Climber to Boost Global Reach
Revenue Analytics, a leading provider of AI-powered revenue management systems, has acquired Portugal-based Climber in a strategic move to expand… Read More »
Hotels Face New AI Challenge in Travel Discovery Shift
As travelers increasingly shift from traditional search engines like Google to artificial intelligence-powered platforms, the visibility of hotels in the… Read More »