The reservations-focused tool drastically reduces time spent manually processing email bookings by using intelligent technology.  ... Read More

Called Hotel Sustainability Basics, WTTC said it is an industry-backed initiative to enable accommodation providers worldwide, regardless of their size, “to begin their sustainability journey.”  ... Read More

Startups from around the world, both within and outside travel, that are no more than six years old and have raised no more than $10 million, can apply to pitch.  ... Read More

Sebastian Ebel, speaking at ITB in Berlin, says he has been impressed with what hotel groups such as Hilton have done, describing its program as a "convenience product."... Read More

The pandemic has not helped close the workplace gender gap, but there are gradual improvements. On International Women's Day, PhocusWire discusses some of the issues with three female travel startup founders.... Read More

WayAway is calling for extra help from the travel tech industry to solve the challenges faced by female solo travelers.  ... Read More

Now known as Roami, the company will use the funding to add to its portfolio, which currently includes 500 units in South Florida and New Orleans.... Read More

The company says demand for outbound travel is continuing to accelerate in the first months of this year, with bookings up more than 300% compared with the same period last year.  ... Read More

The updates to Google's Performance Max campaign type are intended to help hotel advertisers with different properties create unique, effective ads for each one and track the performance of the campaign by property.    ... Read More

Founded in 2014 in Dublin, Campsited says it vets properties for Wi-Fi availability and suitable working and living amenities.... Read More

A new report from Amadeus and Microsoft explores how a focus on purpose and context will allow the travel industry to maximize value.  ... Read More

Producers at events like Phocuswright Conferences have doubled down on providing networking opportunities to bring together individuals who share common interests. ... Read More

Travelsoft says that with this acquisition it will now transact bookings worth €5 billion annually through more than 300 tour operators connected to 600 suppliers in about 40 countries. ... Read More

The size of the investment has not been disclosed, but at launch Roch Ventures said it was targeting roughly 15 companies with its €100 million fund.... Read More

With the addition of STR data, the Rate Insight+ platform gives hoteliers a complete picture of their competitive landscape and enables them to improve pricing decisions, according to OTA Insight.... Read More