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 »
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 »
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 »
Amadeus Achieves Double-Digit Growth, Strong 2024 Results
Amadeus, the Spain-based technology company, reported a significant revenue increase in its 2024 financial year, with group revenue reaching €6.1… Read More »
Phocuswright Europe 2025 Focuses on AI’s Role in Travel
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve rapidly, the travel industry is at a pivotal moment, assessing the vast… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
How Hotels Are Evolving Their Relationships with Tech Partners
As the hospitality industry embraces new technology, hotel chains are rethinking how they select and collaborate with tech partners to… Read More »
Moove Acquires Kovi to Expand Urban Mobility Services in Latin America
Moove, a Nigeria-founded mobility fintech company backed by Uber, has acquired Brazil-based urban mobility provider Kovi to strengthen its presence… Read More »
The Luxurist Debuts in U.S. and Europe, Connecting Travel Advisors to Global Luxury Hotels
The Luxurist, a B2B travel platform supported by travel technology provider HBX Group, has launched in the United States and… Read More »
Smartify Raises £1.5M to Revolutionize Museum and Gallery Visitor Engagement
Smartify, a leading visitor engagement platform for cultural attractions, has secured a £1.5 million investment to enhance its services and… Read More »
Naboo Secures €20M Series A Funding to Expand Corporate Events Platform
French startup Naboo, a corporate events specialist, has raised €20 million in Series A funding led by Notion Capital. Founded… Read More »