Galveston Terminal Brawl Lands 24 on No-Sail List
A large-scale fight erupted in the disembarkation area of the Galveston cruise terminal at the end of a seven-day Caribbean… Read More »
Why Travel Tech Investors Keep Missing the Mark
Investing legends warn that success comes from avoiding big blunders, yet travel-tech backers keep repeating the same mistakes. Artificial-intelligence entrepreneur… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals Reach $201.6B, Face Slower Growth Ahead
The global short-term rental (STR) market hit $201.6 billion in gross bookings in 2024, according to Phocuswright’s Global Short-Term Rentals… Read More »
Short-Term Rental Hosts Embrace Tech and Direct Booking Surge
A new report from vacation rental platform Hospitable reveals that nearly all short-term rental (STR) hosts—96.8%—consider technology essential to their… Read More »
Copenhagen Expands Eco-Friendly CopenPay Program for 2025
Copenhagen is bringing back its popular sustainable tourism initiative, CopenPay, for summer 2025 with expanded rewards and a longer season…. Read More »
Los Cabos Boosts Europe Link After Frankfurt Flight
The Los Cabos Tourism Board, known as FITURCA, leads efforts to promote the destination’s unique combination of mountains, desert and… Read More »
Caribbean Resorts Rebuild with Hurricane Resilience
The Caribbean’s hotel industry has embraced a new era of hurricane resilience as several resorts that once lay in ruin… Read More »
Hotel Xcaret México Family Getaway—Kids Stay Free
Book by May 31, 2025 (40 days left) and travel July 1 – December 22, 2025 to enjoy an unforgettable family escape in the luxury, nature and… Read More »
IDeaS Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tool for Hotel Campaigns
Hospitality revenue management software company IDeaS has introduced IDeaS Spotlight, a new AI-driven tool designed to help hotel marketers optimize… Read More »
Why Travel Brands Rely on Google Ads—and How to Break Free
Travel companies remain deeply reliant on Google Ads, with some generating up to 80% of their web traffic from the… Read More »
Costa Cruises Eyes US Growth with New Itineraries
Costa Cruises is stepping up its push into the North American market by spotlighting its popular Western Mediterranean and Caribbean… Read More »
Travel Advisors Explore Baja Ahead of Tianguis Turístico
Nearly 50 leading travel advisors from around the world gathered in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula this spring for an immersive… Read More »
Sandals Milestone Celebration—Offer Ends in 70 Days
Create your dream destination wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or special celebration at Sandals Resorts and enjoy unforgettable extras designed just for… Read More »
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck on GetYourGuide’s Growth and AI
Johannes Reck, CEO and co-founder of GetYourGuide, shared insights on the company’s strategy, the evolving experiences sector, and the role… Read More »
HomeToGo’s Bodo Thielmann Talks AI, M&A, and Vacation Rentals
As Phocuswright Europe approaches, PhocusWire spotlights key speakers, including Bodo Thielmann, chief investment director at HomeToGo. Thielmann will join the… Read More »
Amadeus Sees Q1 Profit Rise Amid Global Travel Uncertainty
Amadeus has reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, highlighting double-digit profit growth despite ongoing global uncertainty. Group revenue rose 9% year… Read More »
NextTrip Secures $3M Credit Line to Boost Growth and Marketing
NextTrip, a travel booking and media technology company, has secured a $3 million revolving credit line from its chairman, Don… Read More »
Expedia Hit by US Travel Slump, Canada Bookings Down 30%
Expedia Group reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with bookings and revenue in line with guidance but impacted by softening U.S…. Read More »
IHG Reports 3.5% US Room Revenue Growth
InterContinental Hotels Group is standing firm on its full-year outlook even as competitors scale back profit forecasts amid what analysts… Read More »
Bridging the Gap Between Sustainable Travel Intentions and Action
While travelers increasingly express interest in sustainable travel, their actions often fall short. A growing gap exists between intention and… Read More »
Carnival Debuts Ticketless Shore Excursion App
Carnival Cruise Line is piloting a new mobile application that eliminates the need for physical shore excursion tickets, aiming to… Read More »
Mexico Slashes Cruise Tax to $5 Per Person
Mexico announced that as of July 1, 2025, the non-resident duty tax on cruise passengers will be five dollars per… Read More »