Decline in Canadian Travel to the U.S. Threatens $50 Billion Deficit
Trips from Canada to the U.S. are on the decline, potentially widening the United States’ $50 billion travel and tourism… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Updates: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip
Here’s a roundup of the latest travel tech and industry partnership news from around the globe. Airbnb and HotelTonight launch… Read More »
Travel Startup Funding and M&A Trends Show Mixed Q1 2025 Outlook
After signs of recovery in 2024, travel startup funding slowed in Q1 2025, raising under $1 billion—down from $1.6 billion… Read More »
Carnival Expands Australian Fleet with New Ships
Carnival Cruise Line is stepping up its presence in Australia by adding two more ships to its ever-growing global fleet…. Read More »
Cruise Industry Spring Surge Sparks New Launches
Spring has brought a fresh wave of excitement and innovation to the cruise industry, as companies unveil plans for new… Read More »
MSC World America Joins MSC Cruise’s Expanding Fleet
MSC Cruises has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel, MSC World America, marking a significant milestone in the company’s… Read More »
Hilton Nears 1,000-Hotel Milestone in EMEA
Hilton is set to reach a major growth milestone this spring, with nearly 1,000 hotels operating across Europe, the Middle… Read More »
Google Enhances Travel Tools With New AI-Powered Features
Google has rolled out a suite of AI-powered updates to its travel tools, enhancing trip planning, hotel booking, and destination… Read More »
Airlines Warn of Slowdown—Should OTAs Brace for Impact Too?
Major U.S. airlines including Delta, American, Southwest, and United have recently lowered earnings forecasts, citing a challenging economy and rising… Read More »
Bolt Launches Flight Tracking Feature for Airport Ride Pickups
Bolt has introduced a new flight tracking feature designed to simplify airport pickups for travelers. The mobility app now allows… Read More »
AI and Asia’s Travel Rebound Are Reshaping the Industry Fast
Trip.com Group COO Schubert Lou believes 2025 marks a pivotal shift in travel, fueled by Asia’s full rebound and rapid… Read More »
Digital Nomad Hospitality Evolves Amid Return-to-Office Shift
As companies worldwide scale back remote work, digital nomad hospitality is entering a new phase. The rebranding of Selina to… Read More »
Perplexity Adds Hotel Booking via Selfbook and Tripadvisor
AI-powered search engine Perplexity has partnered with Selfbook and Tripadvisor to launch native hotel booking directly on its platform. The… Read More »
InteleTravel Acquires Tickitto to Boost Event Travel Bookings
InteleTravel, a leading host travel agency, has acquired UK-based event ticketing platform Tickitto to expand its offerings in experience-driven travel…. Read More »
How AI and Data Are Transforming Tourism Experiences in 2025
Artificial intelligence and data analytics are reshaping the tourism industry, helping destinations improve operations, elevate guest experiences, and drive sustainable… Read More »
Asia-Pacific Air Travel Capacity Soars in Q1 2025
The air travel market in the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing significant growth as the total number of departure seats is… Read More »
Western Australia Tourism Targets India, China, and UK Growth
Western Australia is ramping up its efforts to strengthen its international visitor markets, placing a strong emphasis on expanding ties… Read More »
Melbourne Airport Rail Link Gains Momentum
After decades of discussion and delays, plans for a rail link to Melbourne Airport are finally gaining traction. A memorandum… Read More »
Meliá PRO Celebrates 10 Years and Honors Travel Advisors
Meliá Hotels International has marked a major milestone with the 10th anniversary of its Meliá PRO program, shining a spotlight… Read More »
Gaiarooms Raises €10M to Expand Digital Hotel Portfolio
Spain-based accommodation startup Gaiarooms has secured €10 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its tech-enabled property portfolio. The… Read More »
Bolt Acquires Viggo to Expand Electric Ride-Hailing in Denmark
Estonia-based mobility platform Bolt has acquired Viggo, a Denmark-based electric ride-hailing service, marking its first acquisition as the company expands… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals Evolve Amid Growth, Competition, Regulation
.The short-term rental (STR) market continues to chart a unique course, shaped by post-pandemic demand shifts, increased competition, and evolving… Read More »