OpenAI Unveils “Operator” AI Agent for Travel Bookings
OpenAI has introduced “Operator,” an AI-powered agent capable of interacting with websites by typing, clicking, and scrolling to complete bookings… Read More »
Landfolk Expands to Italy with Danitalia Vacation Rental Acquisition
Landfolk, the Denmark-based vacation home rental platform, has acquired Danitalia, an Italy-based vacation home provider, marking its first acquisition as… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Updates: IBS, Smartvel, Spotnana & More
PhocusWire’s latest travel tech roundup features key partnerships, product launches, and industry investments. BA, Spotnana Enhance Direct Booking Spotnana has… Read More »
Tryp.com Expands to U.K. and Germany After $3.2M Funding Round
Travel planning platform Tryp.com has secured $3.2 million in media and venture funding to support its expansion into the U.K…. Read More »
HomeToGo to Acquire Interhome, Expanding in European Rentals
HomeToGo, the Berlin-based vacation rental marketplace, has announced plans to acquire Interhome, a major European vacation rental management company, from… Read More »
Strong Travel Demand Drives MakeMyTrip’s Growth in Q4 2024
MakeMyTrip reported strong financial growth in the final quarter of 2024, driven by rising travel demand and increased gross bookings… Read More »
Does Reddit Play a Key Role in Travel Planning?
Reddit is emerging as a key resource for travel planning, with its r/travel community seeing a 32% rise in screen… Read More »
Hotels See Higher Booking Value Through Direct Channels in 2024
Hotels generated higher average booking values through their direct websites compared to third-party distribution channels in 2024, according to SiteMinder’s… Read More »
Only 32% of Vacation Rental Property Managers Use AI
Despite artificial intelligence (AI) dominating travel tech discussions, less than a third of vacation rental property managers currently use AI,… Read More »
Amadeus Ventures Invests in AI-Powered Meetings Tech Hivr.ai
Amadeus Ventures has made a strategic minority investment in Hivr.ai, a Germany-based AI-driven meetings and group sales platform for hotels…. Read More »
4 Ways Generative AI Will Transform Travel Startups
The rise of generative AI is set to reshape travel startups, creating both uncertainty and opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors…. Read More »
B2B Hotel Platform HBX Group Plans €725M IPO in Spain
HBX Group, a leading B2B travel technology provider, has announced plans to go public on Spanish stock exchanges, including Barcelona,… Read More »
Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip Leaders on AI’s Role in Travel
The impact of AI on travel continues to be a key discussion point, as industry leaders from Marriott, AmexGBT, and… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Updates: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko & More
Conversational AI provider HiJiffy has introduced Campaigns Manager, an automation tool integrating real-time data from hotel property management systems to… Read More »
U.S. TikTok Ban Could Reshape Travel Marketing Strategies
With a U.S. TikTok ban potentially going into effect this Sunday, travel brands are assessing the impact on their marketing… Read More »
Hotels Expect AI to Transform Hospitality in 2024
A majority of hotel professionals believe artificial intelligence will significantly impact the hospitality industry this year, according to a new… Read More »
Superlogic Debuts Experience Marketplace at Phocuswright 2024
Superlogic, a tech company founded in 2021, is transforming customer engagement through its B2B2C marketplace, which enables brands to offer… Read More »
Travel Experts Discuss Google’s Search Dominance Amid AI Disruption
Google’s online search dominance is under increased scrutiny, with the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority recently launching an investigation into… Read More »
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 »