Travel Experts Address Digital ID Challenges as SSID Evolves
Self-sovereign identity (SSID), which gives individuals control over their personal data, is gaining traction in the travel industry. At The… Read More »
Delta Unveils AI-Powered Concierge for Seamless Travel
Delta Air Lines has introduced Delta Concierge, a generative AI-powered assistant designed to enhance the travel experience through the Fly… Read More »
Ground Transport Experts Tackle Connected Trip Challenges
Ground transportation is a critical element of travel, whether it’s a car ride to an airport, hotel, or train station…. Read More »
Mews Expands in APAC, UK with Clarity Hospitality Acquisition
Mews, a leading hospitality technology provider, has acquired Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions, a property and event management specialist, to strengthen… Read More »
Travel Startup Investing Enters New Era with AI Innovation
Phocuswright has tracked the digital travel startup landscape for over 15 years, with nearly 8,000 companies in its Travel Startups… Read More »
Priceline CEO Brett Keller on OTA Growth, Packaging, and AI Innovation
Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflected on the company’s growth and innovation during his 25-year tenure at The Phocuswright Conference in… Read More »
AI’s Potential for Growth in Online Travel Agencies
The outlook on artificial intelligence in the travel industry is shifting, according to Jake Fuller, managing director of BTIG. Speaking… Read More »
Creador Acquires MG Group to Boost Global Hospitality Expansion
Southeast Asia-based private equity firm Creador has acquired MG Group, a leading B2B hospitality marketplace, for an undisclosed amount. The… Read More »
Travel Industry Experts Share Key Predictions for 2025
With 2024 behind us, travel industry leaders are looking ahead to 2025, predicting trends that could reshape the sector. Experts… Read More »
Saudi Arabia’s $800B Tourism Plan Targets Global Top 5 by 2030
Saudi Arabia is making a bold $800 billion investment to transform its tourism sector and become a top-five global destination… Read More »
Casago Acquires Vacasa, Reshaping Vacation Rental Landscape
Phoenix-based vacation rental management company Casago has announced its acquisition of Portland-based competitor Vacasa, marking a pivotal shift in the… Read More »
From Legacy Tech to AI-Powered Travel Experiences
The travel industry is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) paves the way for innovative solutions to longstanding complexities…. Read More »
WP Holding Acquires Invia Group for €240M, Expanding Travel Reach
Poland-based WP Holding (Wirtualna Polska Holding) has announced the acquisition of European online travel agency Invia Group for approximately €240… Read More »
Troop CEO on Group Travel Growth, Tech Disruption in 2025
Corporate travel is poised for growth in 2025, with group travel leading the way. A recent study by GBTA and… Read More »
5 Ways Travelers Embrace Generative AI in 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as the most utilized advanced technology among digital travelers in 2024, surpassing virtual and… Read More »
Sabre, Amadeus, SITA Lead Travel Tech News This Week
This week, travel tech leaders Sabre, Amadeus, and SITA made significant announcements shaping the global travel industry. Sabre deepened its… Read More »
Travel Startup Funding Trends in 2024
The year 2024 saw mixed results for travel startup funding, with overall investments remaining at near-record lows, echoing 2023’s $5.2… Read More »
Prosus Acquires Despegar for $1.7B in Strategic Deal
Prosus, a Netherlands-based technology investment company owned by Naspers Group, announced the acquisition of Latin America’s leading online travel agency,… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Updates: Amadeus, Hostaway, Sabre
Amadeus Partners with LATAM and AtriisAmadeus has secured a multi-year distribution deal with LATAM Airlines, enabling its agents to access… Read More »
Phocuswright Unveils Travel Forward: Trends and Insights for 2025
Phocuswright, a leading travel research authority, has released its latest report, Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025. The… Read More »
HotelPlanner Acquires PetsWelcome.com for Pet-Friendly Stays
Hotel booking platform HotelPlanner has announced the acquisition of PetsWelcome.com, a platform dedicated to helping travelers find pet-friendly accommodations. The… Read More »
Tripadvisor to Merge with Liberty in $435M Stock Buyback Deal
Tripadvisor has announced a $435 million deal to repurchase its Series A and Series B common stock from Liberty TripAdvisor… Read More »