Marriott Achieves Record Growth in APEC Region
Marriott International has marked a milestone year in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region by signing an unprecedented 109… Read More »
Margaritaville at Sea Raises Gratuity Rates for Guests
Margaritaville at Sea is making headlines by updating its gratuity rates for passengers, a move aimed at ensuring continued exceptional… Read More »
Snowfall Rebrands to Junction Amidst Company Reset and Relaunch
Travel technology company Snowfall is undergoing a comprehensive transformation, rebranding itself as Junction as part of a strategic “full reset… Read More »
Superlogic Secures $13.7M for Cutting-Edge Customer Engagement
Superlogic, a pioneering technology firm specializing in enhancing brand engagement and loyalty, has successfully raised $13.7 million in a Series… Read More »
PhocusWire’s Weekly Update: Amadeus CFO and More Travel Tech News
This week in global travel industry news, PhocusWire brings you the latest updates on people, products, and partnerships. Amadeus Appoints… Read More »
Expedia CEO Details AI Strategies to Boost Travel in 2025
Expedia Group’s CEO, Ariane Gorin, highlighted a robust financial performance in 2024, with the company reporting a 10% increase in… Read More »
Northstar Sells Inntopia to Outside Interactive in Strategic Move
Northstar Travel Group has officially sold Inntopia, its sophisticated software division known for its integrated booking, marketing, and business intelligence… Read More »
Lufthansa Integrates AI Booking Assistant Swifty with LINE App
Swifty, Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s advanced AI booking engine, has now been seamlessly integrated into Japan’s popular LINE messenger, revolutionizing how… Read More »
Hilton Expands Luxury, Lifestyle, and Partnerships
Hilton is opening new doors with an ambitious expansion strategy, unveiling exciting developments in luxury, lifestyle, and strategic partnerships that… Read More »
Nassau & Paradise Island’s Bold Tourism Push
Nassau and Paradise Island in the Bahamas are ramping up efforts to attract more international visitors by strengthening air connectivity… Read More »
Hilton 2025 Outlook: Slower Growth, Softening Demand
Hilton has unveiled its 2025 outlook, projecting a more modest growth trajectory compared to the strong performance witnessed in 2024…. Read More »
Canary Technologies Introduces AI Voice to Transform Hotel Ops
Canary Technologies has unveiled its innovative “AI Voice” platform, a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence-powered hotel assistants designed to revolutionize… Read More »
Senate Committee Approves Hotel Fees Transparency Act
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, a significant step toward creating… Read More »
Trivago Reports First Revenue Growth Since Q1 2023 in Q4
Trivago, a leading hotel search and price comparison platform, has achieved its first revenue growth since early 2023, marking a… Read More »
DMOs Face Challenges in Digital Marketing Evolution
Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are currently grappling with significant challenges in the evolving digital landscape, as highlighted in the “State… Read More »
Vacasa Receives Higher Buyout Offer from Davidson Kempner
Vacasa, a prominent vacation rental platform, is currently considering a higher buyout offer from Davidson Kempner Capital Management (DK), an… Read More »
Intrepid Travel Expands with Sawadee Acquisition Toward $1B Goal
Intrepid Travel, an adventure travel specialist, has strategically acquired Dutch tour operator Sawadee Reizen from Travelopia, marking a significant step… Read More »
Mize Acquires RightRez, Expanding Travel Tech Across Sectors
In a strategic move to broaden its reach within the travel technology sector, Mize has announced the acquisition of RightRez,… Read More »
Travel Management Companies Adapt to Evolving Market Dynamics
The business travel sector is experiencing a dynamic shift as traditional travel management companies (TMCs) face challenges from new technological… Read More »
Travel Loyalty Programs Evolve with AI and Personalization
Travel loyalty programs are undergoing transformative changes as they navigate new consumer expectations, technological advancements, and the demand for personalized… Read More »
Bahamasair Gears Up for Routes Americas 2025
Established in 1973, Bahamasair has long served as the national airline of the Bahamas, connecting this island nation to key… Read More »
OpenAI’s ‘Operator’ Revolutionizes Travel Search and Marketing
OpenAI’s latest innovation, “Operator,” is making significant waves in the travel industry, backed by major players like Tripadvisor, Uber, Hipcamp,… Read More »
Playa Extends Hyatt Exclusivity Talks for Future Deal
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. announced on Monday that it has extended its exclusivity agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation until… Read More »
Preferred Hotels Adds 10 Luxe New Properties
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is celebrating its largest year of growth since 2019 with… Read More »
Four Seasons Expands Global Luxury Rentals
Four Seasons is set to elevate the luxury travel experience with its ever-expanding Four Seasons Villa & Residence Rentals, now… Read More »
Caribbean Air Capacity Soars in Q1 2025
Caribbean air travel is set for a promising start in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with projected departure seat… Read More »