HotelPlanner Acquires PetsWelcome.com for Pet-Friendly Stays
Hotel booking platform HotelPlanner has announced the acquisition of PetsWelcome.com, a platform dedicated to helping travelers find pet-friendly accommodations. The… Read More »
Tripadvisor to Merge with Liberty in $435M Stock Buyback Deal
Tripadvisor has announced a $435 million deal to repurchase its Series A and Series B common stock from Liberty TripAdvisor… Read More »
TripSuite Secures $5M to Expand AI Tools for Travel Agencies
TripSuite has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered platform designed for travel agencies. The platform integrates… Read More »
Top 10 PhocusWire Travel Stories of 2024: AI, Airbnb, and More
The travel industry witnessed a dynamic year in 2024, with AI innovation, corporate transitions, and market disruptions making headlines. Among… Read More »
Ritz-Carlton to Open Luxury Resort in St. Kitts by 2028
The government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with Ritz-Carlton and developer Solidus Corp, has announced plans to construct… Read More »
Hilton to Open Conrad Los Cabos in 2027
Hilton has announced plans to open Conrad Los Cabos in 2027, marking a significant addition to its luxury portfolio in… Read More »
Hyatt Partners with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Hyatt Hotels and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas have entered into a licensing agreement that will soon make the iconic… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Plans Sea Celebrations for 55th Birthday
Carnival Cruise Line is set to celebrate its 55th birthday in 2027 with an exciting series of ship meetups at… Read More »
Key Travel Movers and Trends in 2024: AI, Airbnb, and Disruption
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the trends and players shaping the travel industry. Artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
25 Coolest New Hotels and Resorts Opening in 2025
As the new year approaches, travel enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the arrival of exciting new hotels and resorts around the… Read More »
Carnival Expands Australian Fleet with Two New Ships
Carnival Cruise Line is set to double its presence in Australia by adding two rebranded ships, Carnival Adventure and Carnival… Read More »
Hodelpa Hotels and Avolta Partner for Exclusive Benefits
Hodelpa Hotels, the parent company of Emotions by Hodelpa, has partnered with Avolta in a new collaboration aimed at enhancing… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels 2025-26 Sailings for Fleet Changes
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a second wave of cruise cancellations for winter 2025-26, impacting itineraries on the Norwegian… Read More »
Victory Cruise Lines Unveils New Ships and Godmothers
Victory Cruise Lines, an all-inclusive, small-ship cruise operator, has announced the godmothers for its two new ships ahead of their… Read More »
HX Wins Prestigious ESG Transparency Award for 2024
HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) has been honored with the 2024 ESG Transparency Award by the European Sustainability Initiative. Recognized in… Read More »
Celestyal Launches Trade Portal and New Website
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled “The Celestyal Compass”, a new trade portal designed to support travel advisors. Launched on December 10,… Read More »
Celestyal Simplifies Pricing with Celestyal One and Celestyal Pay
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled new fare packages designed to simplify booking and enhance guest experiences. With Celestyal One and Celestyal… Read More »
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Give your clients the chance to experience unforgettable journeys with 7-night cruises through Heavenly Greece, Italy, and Croatia. Book by… Read More »
Holiday Offer: Up to 50% Off at Impressive Resorts & Spas
Exclusive Christmas Offer for Travel Agents: Up to 50% Off at Impressive Resorts & Spas As the holiday season approaches,… Read More »
Set Sail: Explora Journeys Opens Summer 2026 Cruise Bookings
Explora Journeys has officially opened bookings for its highly anticipated summer 2026 cruise season, offering travelers an array of exciting… Read More »
Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert on GDS Role, AI Threats, and Future Growth
The predicted demise of global distribution systems (GDS) seems overstated, according to Kurt Ekert, CEO and president of Sabre. Speaking… Read More »
Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins for Nature-Based Lodging Expansion
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Postcard Cabins, a nature-based lodging company featuring over 1,200 cozy cabins across… Read More »