Weekly Travel Tech News: AirAsia, Spotnana, Priceline & More
Here’s a roundup of key developments in the global travel tech industry this week. Priceline Appoints New CTO Priceline has… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: Sihot, HiJiffy, Magpie, Visit Group & More
This week’s travel tech updates highlight key innovations, partnerships, and leadership changes across the industry. Sihot Enhances Digital Check-InsSihot has… Read More »
Why Travel Startup Founders Step Down but Stay in Key Roles
Many travel startup founders eventually face a tough decision: continue leading their company or step into a new role. As… Read More »
Demand Dips: CEOs Brace for Economic Uncertainty
Executives across retail and travel industries are warning of a slowdown in consumer demand amid rising trade tensions and shifting… Read More »
Alaska’s Trade Tactics Threaten B.C. Tourism
In the midst of an increasingly bitter trade war between Canada and the United States, Alaska is considering measures that… Read More »
Mexico Cruise Fee Debate Disrupts Port Operations
Mexico’s cruise industry now faces potential disruption as the government nears a deadline to address operators’ concerns over a new… Read More »
Airbnb to Invest Up to $250M in New Ventures in 2025
Airbnb plans to invest up to $250 million in new business ventures in 2025, signaling a strategic expansion beyond short-term… Read More »
Dance Secures €12M to Expand E-Bike Fleet in European Cities
Electric mobility subscription company Dance has secured €12 million in equity and debt funding to expand its e-bike fleet and… Read More »
Wyndham Partners with Katanox to Cut Distribution, Payment Costs
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is implementing Katanox’s technology to streamline distribution, payments, and commission settlements across its 9,000+ franchise properties…. Read More »
Airbnb Details Experiences Relaunch, Invites Providers to Join
Airbnb is preparing to relaunch its Experiences product, offering fresh details on its revamped platform. In a recent sponsored post… Read More »
Homebelike Redefines Luxury Vacation Rentals
Hospitality Management Solutions (HMS) is leading a transformation in the hospitality industry with 15 years of expertise in managing boutique… Read More »
Dertour Group Finalizes Acquisition of Hotelplan Group Brands
Dertour Group, a leading European travel conglomerate, has acquired the remaining brands of Hotelplan Group from retail giant Migros for… Read More »
Mint House Expands Portfolio with Locale Acquisition
Mint House, a leader in tech-driven short- and long-term accommodations, has acquired apart-hotel brand Locale for an undisclosed amount. The… Read More »
Villas of Distinction: Top Producing Partner in Canada
In a notable celebration of excellence within the luxury travel industry, Villas of Distinction has been honored as one of… Read More »
Market Watch: Top 10 Trends in March
Wall Street is expected to open muted on Tuesday after a brutal sell-off yesterday driven by mounting recession concerns. President… Read More »
Caribbean Family Resorts Expand Ambitions
Beaches Resorts is set to embark on an ambitious expansion with a nearly $1 billion investment to grow its family-friendly,… Read More »
Mindtrip Acquires Thatch to Expand AI-Powered Travel Planning
AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip has acquired Thatch, a travel guide platform featuring insights from local experts and content creators. Mindtrip,… Read More »
Air France-KLM Teams Up with Accenture for Cloud Migration
Air France-KLM is advancing its digital transformation by migrating its applications to the cloud in collaboration with Accenture. This multi-year… Read More »
British Airways Parent IAG Launches €200M Airline Innovation Fund
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, has unveiled IAGi Ventures, a corporate… Read More »
Klook Secures $100M to Expand Travel Experiences in Asia
Klook, a leading travel experiences platform, has secured $100 million in funding from Vitruvian Partners to accelerate its expansion across… Read More »
Exoticca Secures €25M to Expand AI-Powered Travel Platform
Exoticca, a digital platform for multi-day tours, has secured €25 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered travel technology and… Read More »
Young Travelers in Southeast Asia Shift to AI Trip Planning
By 2027, the Southeast Asia travel market is projected to reach $73 billion in bookings, driven by rapid digital adoption… Read More »