NovaJet Adds First Global 6500 to Expanding Fleet
NovaJet, a prominent private jet charter and aircraft management firm based at Toronto Pearson, has expanded its fleet with the… Read More »
Jet Edge Surrenders Interstate Charter Certificate
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially revoked the certificate of public convenience that allowed Western Air Charter,… Read More »
Chartright Air Adds G280 to Fleet for Charter Operations
Chartright Air, based at Toronto Pearson, expanded its fleet in December 2024 by adding its first Gulfstream G280 to its… Read More »
Aerospace Industry Honors Former President Jimmy Carter
NASA and United Airlines led tributes to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Expands with New Routes and Lounges
Alaska Airlines is rapidly expanding its domestic and international footprint, offering new routes, more destinations, and an enhanced product offering… Read More »
Airport Design Questioned After Jeju Air Crash Near Concrete Wall
A Boeing 737-800, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, tragically crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181… Read More »
Investigation Underway After Deadly Jeju Air 737-800 Crash
A tragic crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in the deaths of 179 of the 181… 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 »
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 »