Top Travel Tech Weekly News

Opinion / Technology

Why AI travel scenarios miss the $3T opportunity

By Robert Matsuoka | May 30, 2025

Former TripAdvisor exec Robert Matsuoka evaluates where AI misses the mark in travel—and where the actual disruption will come from. Read More

News / Distribution

How will generative AI impact travel distribution?

By Abby Crotty | May 29, 2025

In the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, industry leaders discussed the travel sector’s preparedness for distribution shifts in the face of the generative AI... Read More

News / Online

Moving beyond points: The state of hotel loyalty programs

By Marisa Garcia | May 28, 2025

Points-based hotel loyalty programs are not dead but they are evolving towards a hybrid offering of "instant, milestone and aspirational." Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Alex Mans of Flyr

By Linda Fox | May 27, 2025

Alex Mans, founder and CEO of Flyr, discusses the current state of airline retailing and what his company is developing to help modernize the industry. Read More

News / Technology

The impact on travel from Google I/O 2025 launches

By Mark Frary | May 23, 2025

At look at how launches and updates, including AI mode and agentic AI, from the Google I/O 2025 event this week might play out in travel. Read More

Opinion / Technology

4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel

By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2025

Mario Gavira outlines future scenarios amid the evolution of agentic AI in travel—and provides key recommendations for how OTAs can respond. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO

By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2025

Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, looks back on her first year in the role in an interview with PhocusWire. Read More

News / Online

Travel’s persistent cybersecurity problem, and why it could get worse

By Matthew Parsons | May 20, 2025

Rapid advances in travel technology and distribution are emboldening hackers and leading to more sophisticated attacks. Read More

News / Distribution

Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?

By Abby Crotty | May 19, 2025

Guests are looking for more from their vacations—what will it take for the STR sector to fully embrace alternative revenue streams? Read More

Opinion / Technology

Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?

By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | May 16, 2025

ARI, or availability, rates, inventory, could radically change the hotel booking process with real-time pricing. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia Group leans into B2B arm, adding new APIs, advertising capabilities

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2025

The B2B expansion and new AI tools come on the heels of Expedia Group's Q1 earnings last week, which fell within company guidance. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More

News / Technology

Is technology helping hotels think beyond room revenue?

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2025

Hotels are exploring concepts such revenue per available guest in a bid to offer more services, generate additional revenue and tap into the consumer desire for experiences. Read More

News / Startups

What investors get wrong about travel startups

By Mark Frary | May 12, 2025

Getting investments right in travel is a challenge, particularly with startups—and those in the industry say mistakes are part of the process. Read More