Cathy Walsh News

Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps
News / Technology
Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps
By Cathy Walsh | April 30, 2026
The India-based online travel company has added ChatGPT apps across ixigo, AbhiBus and ConfirmTkt,... Read More
Travel by B Corp launches citizen science toolkit for travel companies
News / Online
Travel by B Corp launches citizen science toolkit for travel companies
By Cathy Walsh | April 29, 2026
Developed with Nova School of Business and Economics, the guide outlines how travel brands can... Read More
The short-term rental platforms rolling out alternative business models
News / Distribution
The short-term rental platforms rolling out alternative business models
By Matthew Parsons | April 28, 2026
Short-term rental platforms are reviving subscription models as hosts seek lower distribution costs... Read More
Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers
By Cathy Walsh | April 27, 2026
The startup analyzes fragmented airline loyalty data to help frequent travelers optimize status,... Read More
Travel loyalty has a customer measurement problem—payments data is the fix
News / Online
Travel loyalty has a customer measurement problem—payments data is the fix
By Prashant Shah - Galileo Financial Technologies | April 27, 2026
Prashant Shah, VP of product management at Galileo Financial Technologies, argues travel loyalty... Read More
Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
News / Technology
Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
By Cathy Walsh | April 23, 2026
Research points to a gap in hotel AI visibility, driven by fragmented data, thin content and... Read More
Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains
News / Finance
Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains
By Cathy Walsh | April 22, 2026
The Berlin-based startup plans to launch overnight rail service with fully private cabins, targeting... Read More
Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas
News / Online
Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas
By Cathy Walsh | April 21, 2026
The deal expands the company’s reach in Western Europe and strengthens operations in Canada and Chile.... Read More
SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
News / Online
SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
By WIT | April 21, 2026
South African Airways’ chief commercial officer discusses the Middle East crisis, rebuilding from... Read More
The AI cost trap: Why travel's big bet is getting expensive
News / Technology
The AI cost trap: Why travel's big bet is getting expensive
By Matthew Parsons | April 21, 2026
AI can improve efficiency in travel, but rising costs are complicating the value equation.... Read More
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October 2, 2026
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Lobby and Crewfare will showcase their innovations at The Phocuswright Conference 2026 in Fort... Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia, Mindtrip, Yanolja and more...
October 2, 2026
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