Investments

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. 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

News / Online

NextTrip secures $3M credit line

By Abby Crotty | May 8, 2025

The company said drawdowns will be used for marketing, product launches and platform developments. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Online

Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition

By Phocuswright Research | May 7, 2025

As high-end hotel brands expand and international arrivals soar, Spain is solidifying its position as a premium destination for travelers and investors. Read More

News / Online

Multimodal tour company Great Rail Journeys acquired by Vitruvian Partners

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

Luxury travel specialist Great Rail Journeys offers multimodal tours, with 400 itineraries in 40 countries. Read More

News / Startups

SKY Leasing acquires JetBlue Ventures

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

JetBlue will serve as a strategic partner to the venture branch and its portfolio companies. Read More

News / Technology

North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA. Read More

News / Online

Casago's Steve Schwab on finalizing Vacasa and what lies ahead

By Linda Fox | May 1, 2025

Casago CEO Steve Schwab discusses the value of the Vacasa deal, the importance of relationships and more in an exclusive interview. Read More

News / Online

Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

The acquisition marks an expansion of Holidu’s portfolio in the Mallorcan vacation rental market. Read More

News / Technology

Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform

By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025

The platform has four modules that provide DMOs, OTAs and hospitality tech companies with insights on pricing, occupancy and demand. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2025

The hospitality solutions business grew out of Sabre’s purchase of SynXis in 2005, and it has been building out retailing capabilities for hotels in recent years. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025

Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand. Read More

News / Technology

GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025

The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more. Read More