EU Digital Wallet Set to Transform Travel Experience
The European Commission’s digital identity wallet initiative, set to take effect in 2026, is poised to reshape the travel experience… Read More »
United Backs Voice AI Firm AiOla With $25M Investment
Voice AI startup AiOla has secured $25 million in new funding, with a strategic investment from United Airlines Ventures (UAV)… Read More »
AI Adoption in European Hotels Stalls Amid Barriers
While interest in artificial intelligence is growing among European hotels, actual adoption remains limited and uneven. A recent survey by… Read More »
AI, eSIMs, Cruise Tech Lead Travel Innovation Wave
Mindtrip has teamed up with New Orleans & Company to bring AI-powered, personalized itineraries to the destination’s official website. With… Read More »
COMO Hotels Eyes Unique European Growth
COMO Hotels & Resorts is setting its sights on expanding its European footprint by targeting destinations that larger hospitality brands… Read More »
AI in Travel Grows, but Human Touch Still Matters, Study Finds
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the travel industry, streamlining everything from trip planning and flight booking to personalized recommendations and… Read More »
Airalo Becomes Unicorn After $220M Funding Boost
Global travel eSIM provider Airalo has secured $220 million in a major funding round, led by CVC, which contributed $185… Read More »
IndiGo Ventures Closes $52M Fund, Eyes Aviation Startups
IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of India’s largest airline IndiGo, has successfully closed its inaugural fund at $52… Read More »
Sabre Finalizes $1.1B Sale of Hospitality Unit to TPG
Sabre Corporation has officially closed the $1.1 billion sale of its hospitality solutions business to asset management firm TPG. The… Read More »
15below Buys Airport AI to Boost Passenger Communication Tech
U.K.-based 15below, a leader in automated passenger communications for airlines, has acquired Airport AI, a conversational AI platform serving airports,… Read More »
Spacest.com Acquires Homelike to Expand Rental Reach in Europe
Homelike, the corporate rental platform that shut down earlier this year, has been acquired by Italy-based Roomless Srl, the company… Read More »
Ryanair’s Michael Cawley on AI, Tech Investment Strategy
Ryanair’s approach to artificial intelligence mirrors its long-standing commitment to cost efficiency and strategic discipline. According to Michael Cawley, the… Read More »
How Europe’s Travelers Use AI and Reviews to Book Trips
Across Europe, travelers are increasingly blending artificial intelligence with online reviews to shape their booking decisions. AI-powered platforms help filter… Read More »
Hospitality Tech CEOs Embrace AI Disruption
More than a decade after their emergence, hospitality tech pioneers like Hostaway, Lighthouse, and Mews continue to redefine how the… Read More »
Airline Leaders Tackle AI, Data Fragmentation, and Consumer Trends
Airline executives at Phocuswright Europe 2025 discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation, focusing on its potential… Read More »
Acai Travel Wins 2025 Trailblazer Award at TravelTech Show
Acai Travel, a standout on PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 list, has been named the winner of the… Read More »
Tripadvisor Shares Surge After Starboard Value Takes 9% Stake
Starboard Value has acquired a 9% stake in Tripadvisor, triggering a 7% jump in the travel platform’s shares during after-hours… Read More »
Travel Tech Roundup: AI, Acquisitions, and Expanding Global Partnerships
The global travel and hospitality industry is experiencing a wave of tech-driven innovation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. Here’s… Read More »
U.S. Car Rentals Shift Gears After 2023 Peak
After reaching an all-time high of $26.9 billion in 2023, the U.S. car rental market has entered a slower lane,… Read More »
Ant International Launches AI Travel Tool in E-Wallets
Ant International has introduced a new AI-powered travel assistant called Alipay+ Voyager, designed to simplify trip planning and enhance in-destination… Read More »
Tourist Crowds Force Cities to Rethink Access
Soaring post-pandemic demand for the world’s most famous attractions is forcing governments, destination managers and online ticket sellers to overhaul… Read More »
Tiqets Secures €25M Loan to Boost Growth Plans
Netherlands-based travel tech company Tiqets has secured a €25 million loan from Dutch banking group ABN AMRO, aimed at refinancing… Read More »