Iain Powell Named Hurtigruten Chief Commercial Officer
Hurtigruten has appointed Iain Powell as its new Chief Commercial Officer, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to… Read More »
Star of the Seas Embarks on Maiden Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, the Star of the Seas, ventured into open waters this week as it achieved a pivotal… Read More »
Sandals Emerald Bay Villas Mistakenly Listed for Auction
Part of the shuttered Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma was erroneously listed for public auction by the Bahamas Department… Read More »
Cyber Threats Escalate in Global Travel Industry
Andersen Cheng, CEO of cybersecurity firm Post-Quantum, takes no chances when booking travel—manually entering URLs, avoiding Google links, and never… Read More »
Trip.com Group Kicks Off 2025 with $1.9B in Q1 Revenue
Trip.com Group began 2025 on a strong note, reporting $1.9 billion in revenue for the first quarter, a 16% increase… Read More »
Landing Secures $180M in Debt Financing to Expand Flexible Apartment Network
Flexible-leasing platform Landing has secured $180 million in debt financing to accelerate the adoption of its subscription-based apartment model and… Read More »
Fly Fairly Acquires Gen Z Travel Platform LFG to Boost Discovery and Flexibility
Fly Fairly, a travel booking platform known for its flexible payment options, has acquired Gen Z-focused travel discovery engine LFG… Read More »
Amadeus Acquires Travel Data Firm ForwardKeys
Amadeus has acquired Spanish travel intelligence firm ForwardKeys as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the travel… Read More »
Corporate Travel Managers Cite Tech and Service Gaps
A new survey of nearly 200 corporate travel managers across the U.S. and Canada has revealed growing dissatisfaction with travel… Read More »
Travel Advisor Teatime Highlights Asia Booking Trends
Travel Advisor Teatime’s latest episode features Keisha Adriano, President and CEO of Travelwise International, as she reveals emerging trends and… Read More »
Spain Orders Airbnb to Suspend 66,000 Listings
Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry has mandated that Airbnb block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings on its platform for failing to… Read More »
Four Seasons Yachts Secures €400M for Second Vessel
Four Seasons Yachts has obtained financing to design and build its second luxury vessel through a landmark agreement with Italian… Read More »
Experiences Boost Vacation Rentals and RevPAR Alike
Hotels still lead short-term rentals in offering curated extras, but new data shows hosts that embrace experiences quickly close the… Read More »
Hotel Experiences Drive Major RevPAR Gains
Hotels that prioritize guest experiences see significantly higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to new research from Turneo, a… Read More »
Eric Hart Returns to Expedia in Strategy Role
Expedia Group has announced the return of Eric Hart as its chief strategy, business and corporate development officer, marking a… Read More »
Global Travel Industry Weekly Roundup: People, Product, and Partner Moves
Here’s our curated roundup of this week’s top updates in the global travel industry, spotlighting key developments across platforms, partnerships,… Read More »
Finalists Named for 2025 Global Startup Pitch Competition
Nineteen promising travel tech startups from around the world have been named finalists in the 2025 Global Startup Pitch, an… Read More »
Prosus Acquires Despegar to Expand Latin America Reach
Prosus has finalized its acquisition of Latin America-based online travel agency Despegar in a deal valued at $19.50 per share…. Read More »
HBX Group Acquires Civitfun to Boost Hotel Tech and Guest Experience
HBX Group has acquired Spanish hospitality technology provider Civitfun as part of its strategy to streamline the travel ecosystem and… Read More »
Tern Raises $13M to Streamline Travel Advisor Workflows with AI
Tern, a travel advisor platform launched in 2023, has secured $13 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven… Read More »
Bryan Batista Named New CEO of Skyscanner
Skyscanner has appointed Bryan Batista, its current chief operating officer, as chief executive officer effective June 1, succeeding outgoing CEO… Read More »
Travel Industry Faces Game-Changing AI Disruption
The global travel industry is undergoing a profound transformation as geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty continue to influence traveler behavior…. Read More »
MakeMyTrip Reports Record $9.8B in Bookings for FY25
MakeMyTrip has reported record gross bookings of $9.8 billion for fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 30% year-over-year growth. The India-based… Read More »
Expedia Group Expands B2B and AI Capabilities in Major Spring Release
Expedia Group is doubling down on its B2B strategy with the launch of new APIs and AI-driven discovery tools to… Read More »
Hotels Shift Focus to Revenue Per Guest in Tech Era
As hospitality undergoes rapid digital transformation, the traditional metric of revenue per available room is giving way to a more… Read More »
Airbnb Relaunches Experiences and Debuts Services in Major 2025 Upgrade
Airbnb has unveiled its largest product overhaul in years, relaunching Experiences, introducing a new Services marketplace and rolling out an… Read More »