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 »
TripSuite Secures $5M to Expand AI Tools for Travel Agencies
TripSuite has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered platform designed for travel agencies. The platform integrates… Read More »
Top 10 PhocusWire Travel Stories of 2024: AI, Airbnb, and More
The travel industry witnessed a dynamic year in 2024, with AI innovation, corporate transitions, and market disruptions making headlines. Among… Read More »
Key Travel Movers and Trends in 2024: AI, Airbnb, and Disruption
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the trends and players shaping the travel industry. Artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert on GDS Role, AI Threats, and Future Growth
The predicted demise of global distribution systems (GDS) seems overstated, according to Kurt Ekert, CEO and president of Sabre. Speaking… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus Updates
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Emerging Tech Transforms Destination Marketing with AI and AR
Artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing destination marketing by enhancing search, booking, and in-destination… Read More »
Airbnb Focuses on Personalization and Reimagining Discovery
Airbnb has had a headline-filled year, marked by new initiatives and strategic moves. In September, the platform reopened submissions for… Read More »
Air France-KLM Teams with Google Cloud for AI-Driven Innovation
Air France-KLM has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its data capabilities and leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) for improved… Read More »
David Neeleman on Breeze Airways’ Culture, AI, and Leadership
David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, shared insights on culture, technology, and leadership at The Phocuswright Conference 2024… Read More »