TravelPerk Raises $200M, Acquires Yokoy for Expense Management
TravelPerk has secured $200 million in Series E funding, further strengthening its position in corporate travel and expense management with… Read More »
Hyatt Closes Andaz Riviera Maya, Rebrands as Alila Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the closure of the Andaz Riviera Maya Resort in the Mexican Caribbean, marking the end… Read More »
Marriott Reports Strong 2024 Growth
Marriott International, Inc. celebrated a robust 2024 with a net rooms growth of 6.8 percent, expanding its global portfolio to… Read More »
Hyatt to Launch Vivid Punta Cana Resort by End of 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Anacaona de Inversiones to open its flagship Hyatt Vivid Punta… Read More »
GeoVero Uses AI to Help Hotels Improve Guest Feedback
GeoVero, a U.S.-based AI-powered guest feedback platform, is helping hotels gather real-time reviews via WhatsApp, enhancing guest satisfaction and online… Read More »
U.S. Halts Passport Applications With ‘X’ Gender Marker
The U.S. State Department has suspended processing passport applications that list “X” as the gender marker, following an executive order… Read More »
MSC Cruises Adds New Ship to Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises has unveiled plans to enhance its presence at Port Canaveral by introducing a new World Class ship and… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Soars with Record Bookings in Early 2025
Virgin Voyages, the adults-only cruise line, has announced unprecedented revenue and a surge in bookings during the first three weeks… Read More »
Circus Circus Las Vegas May Be Up for Sale
The landscape of Las Vegas hospitality could experience another transformation as one of the city’s most iconic hotels, Circus Circus,… Read More »
Fiesta Americana Cancun Champions Sustainable Luxury
In a landscape where many all-inclusive resorts, particularly in Mexico, offer similar experiences, Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection stands out by… Read More »
2025 Cruise Bookings Project Record Growth
Despite initial concerns that cruise sales might decline at the end of last year due to the presidential election, a… Read More »
Exclusive 2025 Agent Rates at Park Royal Hotels
This offer ends in 354 days Take advantage of Park Royal Hotels & Resorts’ special 2025 Agent Rates! Secure unbeatable… Read More »
OpenAI Unveils “Operator” AI Agent for Travel Bookings
OpenAI has introduced “Operator,” an AI-powered agent capable of interacting with websites by typing, clicking, and scrolling to complete bookings… Read More »
Landfolk Expands to Italy with Danitalia Vacation Rental Acquisition
Landfolk, the Denmark-based vacation home rental platform, has acquired Danitalia, an Italy-based vacation home provider, marking its first acquisition as… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Updates: IBS, Smartvel, Spotnana & More
PhocusWire’s latest travel tech roundup features key partnerships, product launches, and industry investments. BA, Spotnana Enhance Direct Booking Spotnana has… Read More »
Britain Signals Pro-Business Shift with New CMA Chair
Britain’s appointment of Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), reflects… Read More »
Marriott’s City Express Enters 4 New Latin Markets
City Express by Marriott is set to broaden its footprint across the Caribbean and Latin America, announcing the launch of… Read More »
Tryp.com Expands to U.K. and Germany After $3.2M Funding Round
Travel planning platform Tryp.com has secured $3.2 million in media and venture funding to support its expansion into the U.K…. Read More »
HomeToGo to Acquire Interhome, Expanding in European Rentals
HomeToGo, the Berlin-based vacation rental marketplace, has announced plans to acquire Interhome, a major European vacation rental management company, from… Read More »
Strong Travel Demand Drives MakeMyTrip’s Growth in Q4 2024
MakeMyTrip reported strong financial growth in the final quarter of 2024, driven by rising travel demand and increased gross bookings… Read More »
Does Reddit Play a Key Role in Travel Planning?
Reddit is emerging as a key resource for travel planning, with its r/travel community seeing a 32% rise in screen… Read More »
Impressive Resorts Expands to New Caribbean & Latin Markets
Impressive Resorts & Spas is solidifying its leadership in the competitive hospitality industry by expanding its luxury portfolio across premium… Read More »
Minor Hotels Expands to Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Peru
Minor Hotels is set to make a significant global impact with plans to open nearly 300 new hotels over the… Read More »
Sabre Hospitality Expands Partnership with Outrigger
Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation—a leading provider of software and technology for the global travel sector—has announced a… Read More »
Four Seasons Yacht Floats Out Ahead of 2026 Debut
Building a luxury yacht is a meticulous and intricate process, with each milestone representing a significant achievement. Four Seasons, in… Read More »
Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Large Cruise Ships
In a bold move to combat overtourism, the mayor of Nice, France, Christian Estrosi, has proposed a ban on large… Read More »