Iberia Launches AI-Powered Travel Assistant ‘Iberia GPT’
Iberia has unveiled Iberia GPT, a new artificial intelligence-based assistant designed to help travelers plan their trips with personalized recommendations… Read More »
Global Travel Industry Weekly Roundup: New Tools, Partnerships, and People Moves
This week in travel tech and partnerships, global companies announced major integrations, platform upgrades, and strategic hires aimed at advancing… Read More »
Nezasa Acquires AWAI Travel Tech to Expand Dynamic Packaging
Swiss-based travel technology firm Nezasa has acquired the core software assets of AWAI Travel in a move aimed at significantly… Read More »
Holland America Unveils ‘Refreshingly Free’ Campaign
Holland America Line has launched a new brand campaign called “Refreshingly Free,” designed to promote a more tranquil Caribbean cruise… Read More »
Sandals Expands Coral Conservation Programs
Sandals Resorts and the Sandals Foundation have announced a major expansion of their coral reef restoration efforts across the Caribbean,… Read More »
Airbnb Services Spark Host Backlash Over Fairness
Airbnb’s new “Services” feature promises an upgraded guest experience by allowing travelers to book not just stays and activities, but… Read More »
Secrets and Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resorts Set to Open in 2025
Two upscale all-inclusive resorts are preparing to debut in the Dominican Republic’s emerging Playa Esmeralda region, with the adults-only Secrets… Read More »
Oceania Cruises Begins Construction on New Ship Sonata
Oceania Cruises has officially begun construction on its newest vessel, Oceania Sonata, marking the launch of its all-new Sonata class…. Read More »
Cloudbeds CEO Taps AI to Transform Operations
Adam Harris, co-founder and CEO of Cloudbeds, is leading a broad push into artificial intelligence both personally and across his… Read More »
Agoda Launches AI Trip Planner for Indian Travelers
Agoda has launched a new AI-powered vacation planner tailored for Indian travelers, combining advanced natural language processing and visual technology… Read More »
Holidu Expands in France With Cybevasion Deal
European rental tech company Holidu has secured €46 million in new funding and announced the acquisition of Cybevasion, a major… Read More »
Travel Giants Push AI and Social in $4.5B Q1 Blitz
In the first quarter of 2025, the four largest online travel agencies—Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, and Trip.com Group—collectively poured… Read More »
HCN Acquires Crave to Expand Luxury Hotel Tech
Hotel Communication Network has acquired Crave Interactive, a UK-based provider of digital guest experience platforms for luxury hotels. The acquisition… Read More »
Juniper Acquires RezMagic to Expand Cruise Tech
Juniper Travel Technology has acquired Florida-based RezMagic, an event management software company specializing in cruise and themed travel. While financial… Read More »
RIU Plaza Expands Urban Hotel Presence in Key Cities
RIU Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its global footprint with the ongoing expansion of its RIU Plaza brand, which caters… Read More »
Hilton Opens 1,000th Hotel, Expands Luxury Portfolio
Hilton has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 1,000th hotel in the luxury and lifestyle category, capping… Read More »
European Hotels Unite to Sue Booking.com
Hotels across Europe are being urged to join a collective legal action against Booking.com to recover billions of euros in… Read More »
UK Travel Market Hits £53.5B as Mobile Surges
The United Kingdom’s travel industry reached £53.5 billion in gross bookings in 2024, marking a 7% increase year over year,… Read More »
Amadeus Invests in AI Travel Startup Acai Travel
Amadeus has made a minority investment in Acai Travel, a generative AI platform based in New York that specializes in… Read More »
Truely Raises $2M to Expand Global eSIM Services
Truely, a travel-focused eSIM provider based in Singapore, has raised $2 million in fresh funding to accelerate its global expansion…. Read More »
New Tech Partnerships Reshape Travel and Hospitality
Travel and hospitality companies around the globe are deepening partnerships and investing in AI and automation to transform user experiences,… Read More »
Hyatt Launches New Upscale Brand ‘Unscripted by Hyatt’
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has introduced a new brand, Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding its Essentials portfolio with an upscale offering aimed… Read More »