Top Travel Tech Weekly News

Opinion / Technology

Preparing travel for the future of AI search

By Mario Gavira | April 23, 2024

In the second of two articles, Mario Gavira looks at how travel marketers can prepare for the potential impact of AI on search marketing. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Search marketing for travel in the age of AI

By Mario Gavira | April 22, 2024

In the first of two articles, Mario Gavira looks at trends in search marketing for travel and how artificial intelligence might impact the landscape. Read More

News / Distribution

Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans

By D.J. Catron | April 18, 2024

The last of the three major U.S. airlines to embrace modern retailing and distribution announced the partners it will work with, including IATA and ARC. Read More

News / Technology

Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?

By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024

PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on how technology is keeping the drive for the "perfect trip" alive. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024

By Linda Fox | April 16, 2024

Phocuswright's Travel Startups Interactive Database shows that after a down year in 2023, funding for travel startups has increased in the first quarter of 2024. Read More

Opinion / Startups

Can trip planning startups ever succeed?

By Christian Watts - Magpie | April 15, 2024

If somebody builds the ultimate tool, which actually works, has access to all the world’s travel information and has all of the bells and whistles that one could hope for, does that mean people will... Read More

News / Online

Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women

By D.J. Catron | April 11, 2024

China Trading Desk’s quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey finds Chinese travelers are increasingly using travel applications like CTrip and Qunar and social media sites like Xiaohongshu and Douyin,... Read More

News / Online

Ben Drew announces Viator departure after 12 years at Tripadvisor

By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2024

Ben Drew announced his decision to leave his position as Viator's president on LinkedIn Tuesday. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor blocks record 2 million fake reviews in 2023

By D.J. Catron | April 9, 2024

Tripadvisor’s news highlights a growing movement that includes Expedia Group and Booking.com to ensure the integrity of customer reviews that appear on their websites. Read More

News / Online

A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2024

Watch a visual progression of the quarterly revenues for publicly-traded digital travel companies dating back to 1995. Read More

News / Technology

Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2024

Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The AI-driven transformation of airports benefits workers and passengers alike

By George Richardson - AeroCloud | April 5, 2024

Processes enhanced by AI boost passenger experience while making the jobs of airport workers easier across individual aspects of airport operations. Read More

News / Technology

How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels

By Morgan Hines | April 4, 2024

Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue. Read More

News / Online

Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | April 3, 2024

After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. ... Read More