Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M to Advance Travel Tech in Africa
Kenya-based startup studio Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to revolutionize Africa’s tourism industry through… Read More »
Mondee Plans Asset Sale, Restructuring After Nasdaq Delisting
Mondee Holdings, a travel marketplace, is planning to sell its assets to improve its financial standing following its recent Nasdaq… Read More »
India’s Travel Sector Poised for Rapid Growth Amid Economic Boom
India’s travel industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by a strong economy and rising middle class. In 2023, the sector… Read More »
U.K. Regulator Launches Probe into Google’s Search Dominance
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Google’s dominance in search and advertising services. The… Read More »
Paxport Acquires Minority Stake in PnrGo to Expand Passenger Data Services
Flight content specialist Paxport Group has acquired a minority stake in passenger data company PnrGo, marking a significant step in… Read More »
10 Key Travel Insights Shaping the Industry in 2025
Phocuswright has released Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis of the $1.61 trillion global… Read More »
Casago CEO Steve Schwab on Growth, Tech, and Industry Insights
Casago, a vacation rental property management company founded in 2001, recently announced plans to acquire competitor Vacasa. With nearly 5,000… Read More »
Juniper Group Expands Travel Tech Portfolio with InteRES Acquisition
Juniper Group has acquired Germany-based connectivity and retailing specialist InteRES, marking its third acquisition in under a year. The financial… Read More »
Google Cloud Powers AI Conversations for Drivers with Nearby Info
Google Cloud is enhancing the driving experience with natural language conversations through an expanded partnership with Mercedes-Benz. This collaboration will… Read More »
Hotel Experts Discuss Data, AI, and Speed to Market Strategies
Hotel revenue management is evolving rapidly, with advancements in technology enabling faster, more dynamic responses to market trends. Industry leaders… Read More »
Travel Loyalty Programs Evolve to Meet Changing Customer Needs
Travel companies are rethinking loyalty strategies to foster deeper, more emotional connections with customers. At The Phocuswright Conference, executives from… Read More »
DOJ Seeks to Block Amex GBT’s $570M Acquisition of CWT
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block American Express Global Business Travel’s (Amex GBT)… Read More »
Travel Tech Updates: FCM, Faye, Nium, and More
This week’s travel tech news highlights industry innovations, leadership changes, and product launches. Hospitable Introduces Conference and Coaching:Hospitable is launching… Read More »
Tripadvisor Teams Up with Perplexity for Smarter Trip Planning
Tripadvisor has partnered with AI-powered answer engine Perplexity to simplify and improve the trip-planning experience. The collaboration integrates Tripadvisor’s trusted… Read More »
Aerticket Acquires Servivuelo to Expand Spanish Market Reach
Aerticket, a leading airline ticket wholesaler, has acquired Madrid-based flight consolidator Servivuelo for an undisclosed sum, strengthening its foothold in… Read More »
U.S. Airports Accelerate Biometric Tech for Seamless Travel
U.S. airports are rapidly advancing biometric technology to offer travelers touchless, streamlined journeys. Industry leaders discussed the growing adoption of… Read More »
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 »