Photos and Videos Show Hurricane Melissa Damage to Jamaica Resorts
Hurricane Melissa made history as the strongest storm ever recorded in Jamaica, making landfall on October 28 as a Category… Read More »
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Museum Open for Reservations
Nashville is set to welcome Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum, both opening in June 2026,… Read More »
Miami HEAT and Carnival Pledge $1 Million for Jamaica Hurricane Relief
The Miami HEAT and Carnival Corporation & plc, together with the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, have donated $1… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Reveals 2027 European Cruise Lineup
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled details for its 2027 European cruise season, offering travelers a diverse lineup of sailings across… Read More »
Carnival Expands Australia and New Zealand Cruise Homeports for 2027–28
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand for the 2027–2028 season, adding new homeports in… Read More »
Grand Metropolitan Hotels Acquires Signature Hotels Brand
Expanding its global portfolio, Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH) has announced the acquisition of Signature Hotels, strengthening its presence across the… Read More »
Where Are They Now? Updates on the Hot 25 Travel Startups 2024
It has been two years since PhocusWire introduced the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024. As we prepare to unveil… Read More »
British Airways Sued by Sabre Over Unpaid UK Digital Tax
British Airways (BA, London Heathrow) is facing a lawsuit filed by Sabre Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the… Read More »
American Cruise Lines to Launch 10 New Ships by 2028
American Cruise Lines has announced an ambitious expansion plan, with 10 new ships scheduled to join its fleet by 2028…. Read More »
New Hotel Brands Launch as U.S. Travel Demand Weakens in October
October brought a mix of expansion and economic headwinds for the global hospitality industry. While new hotel brands and luxury… Read More »
Club Wyndham, Pillsbury Launch ‘Let It Dough’ Holiday Suite
Club Wyndham has teamed up with Pillsbury to debut a first-of-its-kind holiday baking escape — the Pillsbury Let It Dough… Read More »
Beaches Resorts Unveils Elf on the Shelf Holiday Suite
Beaches Resorts is bringing back The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf for another season of festive fun in Jamaica… Read More »
Marriott Bonvoy Study Highlights Surge in AI Travel Planning
Marriott Bonvoy’s latest 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report reveals a sharp rise in the use of artificial intelligence for… Read More »
Global Travel Market to Reach $1.8T by 2027 as Digital Demand Grows
The global travel industry has fully recovered and returned to sustained growth, surpassing $1.6 trillion in gross bookings in 2024… Read More »
Banks Gain Ground in Loyalty Battle Against U.S. Airlines
Banks and airlines are locked in a growing competition for consumer loyalty — and financial institutions currently appear to have… Read More »
Trip.com COO Xing Xiong: Why Passion Matters in the AI Travel Era
Trip.com Group chief operating officer Xing Xiong made a rare public appearance at WiT’s 20th anniversary conference, sharing candid thoughts… Read More »
60% of U.S. Property Managers Expect Revenue Growth in 2026
U.S. short-term rental property managers remain cautiously optimistic about revenue growth in 2026, even as staffing, operational pressures and regulatory… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Briefing: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines & More
SAP Concur is expanding its AI-powered travel and expense tools with its Joule copilot and new Joule agents focused on… Read More »
Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Riyadh
Uber and autonomous driving technology company WeRide have launched robotaxi passenger services in Riyadh, with rides now bookable directly through… Read More »
Hotels Push ChatGPT Integrations as AI Search Becomes Bookable
Hotels are increasingly pushing their technology partners to integrate live rates and availability into AI-based search platforms such as ChatGPT,… Read More »
How Airlines Can Improve Travel for Older and Vulnerable Passengers
Airlines and airports are seeing a growing number of travelers who require additional assistance, especially older passengers. TAP Air Portugal… Read More »
Norwegian Epic Rescues 63 Migrants Stranded in the Ionian Sea
A routine Mediterranean voyage turned into a dramatic rescue this week when Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic saved 63 people… Read More »