Virgin Atlantic is the first airline to adopt Fetcherr’s fully automated generative AI technology that can move pricing up or down based on predicted market variables.  ... Read More

Rod Cuthbert, travel industry veteran best known for founding Viator, joins Bobby Demri, founder and managing director of Roch Ventures, to talk travel investment trends in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2023.... Read More

Fairlyne, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, offers the technology to allow travel companies to add resales to their distribution.  ... Read More

The Grazzy platform enables guests to tip housekeeping, front desk and other hotel employees directly from mobile devices.... Read More

Google Travel is now being led by Rose Yao and Julie Farago, two longtime Google employees with product and engineering experience.... Read More

Amadeus has been working with Microsoft and Accenture to develop a generative AI-powered interactive travel assistant to assist corporate travelers with all elements of their journey.... Read More

VenueLytics provides guest experience and data analytics tools to improve guest satisfaction and loyalty, increase direct bookings and drive ancillary revenue.... Read More

Panelists at Phocuswright Europe 2023 tout boost to local economies, variety and value of their hospitality offers.  ... Read More

Sabre's acquisition of Techsembly is intended to help its hotel partners provide a comprehensive trip planning and shopping experience for guests.... Read More

The startup, launched by two former Booking.com executives in 2022, aims to put travelers in control of their data and to create new opportunities for brands to drive loyalty.... Read More

The company’s moves included forming a subsidiary, OATech, after acquiring the hotel property management system business unit of Oasis Story, a Korean-based B2B solutions provider.  ... Read More

Speaking at Phocuswright Europe 2023, Alfonso Paredes called One Key “a super powerful tool” that would spread rewards benefits to more travelers.  ... Read More

HyperGuest's platform enables hotels and suppliers to directly connect with travel distributors, including online travel agencies, agents groups, tour operators, travel management companies, bedbanks and more.... Read More

Reducing hospitality’s carbon footprint is an ongoing requirement, but there are steps to help operators get there, saving money in the long term while building loyalty with staff and guests.  ... Read More

Generative AI continues to dominate conversations across travel with corporate travel no exception. Executives from Clarivate, Cornerstone, Spotnana and UiPath share early uses for the tech and pitfalls to watch out for.... Read More