Corsair Capital Acquires Majority Stake in IDnow for Expansion
Corsair Capital has increased its stake in IDnow, acquiring a majority share in the AI-powered identity verification platform. The investment… Read More »
Accessibility Flaws Rife in Travel Sites, Hinders Users
Travel websites are plagued by accessibility issues, posing significant barriers for users with disabilities, reveals a report from AudioEye. The… Read More »
Metasearch’s Future Amid Agentic AI Growth
The introduction of OpenAI’s Operator, an autonomous agent capable of searching for and booking travel, has reignited the debate over… Read More »
Selina Hotels Transforms into Socialtels Under New Management
Entrepreneur and hotelier Gary Murray has restructured the insolvent brand Selina Hotels into a new boutique hotel concept named Socialtel,… Read More »
Meta Targets Massive AI Deployment to Empower Millions of Businesses
Meta Platforms is taking significant strides in the AI sector, particularly in generative AI and foundational large language models, with… Read More »
US Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Turks and Caicos Due to Crime Concerns
The U.S. Department of State has raised concerns for Americans planning trips to the Turks and Caicos Islands, issuing a… Read More »
Marriott CALA Growth Record-Breaking Deals
Marriott International is making waves in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) with record-breaking expansion in 2024. The hospitality giant… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Optimism Fuels Cruise Demand
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty remains upbeat about the future of cruise vacations despite ongoing economic uncertainty. In a… Read More »
MSC Cruises Launches Winter 2026-27 Bookings
MSC Cruises has officially opened bookings for its highly anticipated winter 2026-27 season, promising an exciting lineup of itineraries and… Read More »
American Express Acquires Center for Expense Management Tech
American Express has announced its acquisition of Center, a payment and expense management technology provider, aiming to integrate its software… Read More »
Trip.com Group and WTTC Highlight Transformative Technologies in Travel
Trip.com Group and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have unveiled a comprehensive report at ITB Berlin, identifying 16… Read More »
AI in Cybersecurity: Travel Brands Face New Challenges and Opportunities
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies evolve, the cybersecurity landscape for travel brands is facing significant changes. The introduction of low-cost… Read More »
Marriott Expands Record EMEA Deals
Marriott International, Inc. has made a historic impact in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by signing a… Read More »
HX Unveils New Indigo Blue and Sand Livery
HX, formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions, is taking a bold step forward with a complete makeover of its fleet’s appearance…. Read More »
Mews Secures $75M for Expansion in U.S. and Europe, Boosts AI Capabilities
Hospitality technology firm Mews has successfully raised $75 million to support its strategic expansion in the United States, Germany, Austria,… Read More »
Summer Launches SummerOS for Enhanced Management of Short-Term Rentals
Summer, originally a rent-to-own initiative in the short-term rental (STR) market, has transitioned into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business with the… Read More »
Alexa+ Set to Transform Travel Research and Planning
Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a new iteration of its artificial intelligence assistant, designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday life with… Read More »
Margaritaville Roatán Resort Breaks Ground
Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Island Shipping, S. de R.L., have officially celebrated the groundbreaking of… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Enhances Group Bookings Program
Virgin Voyages is set to make group bookings easier and more rewarding for travel advisors with an updated program that… Read More »
Expedia Group Announces Job Cuts Amidst Strategic Reallocations
Expedia Group has initiated a significant round of layoffs, as confirmed by employee posts on LinkedIn and a company statement… Read More »
Phocuswright and WiT Spark Travel Innovation at Dubai Event as Middle East Tourism Surges
Next month, Phocuswright and Web in Travel (WiT) are set to return to the Middle East, spotlighting the region’s burgeoning… Read More »
Rising Cruise Traffic Spurs More Water Violations in Alaska
Alaska is facing a growing environmental challenge as increased cruise ship visitation has led to a significant spike in water-quality… Read More »