Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest travel technology news, startup updates, and industry developments from across the global travel ecosystem.

News / Startups

Machine learning startup Jarvis lands $16M to grow hospitality offering

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2022

Jarvis ML wants to provide what it calls "OTA-grade machine learning" capabilities for short-term rental property managers.... Read More

News / Online

Holibob boosts tours distribution tech with acquisition of TourismSolved

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022

The combined companies will offer SaaS, distribution and success-based marketing to activity operators and retailers.... Read More

News / Distribution

Pandemic-hit Lyric spins off Wheelhouse, raises $16M funding

By Kevin May | April 21, 2022

Wheelhouse is positioning itself as a revenue management and business intelligence service for property management companies in the alternative accommodation sector.... Read More

News / Distribution

Will the travel industry still be talking about NDC in five years?

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022

Speakers at a CAPA Airline Leader Summit share their thoughts on the future of airline distribution.... Read More

News / Technology

How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2022

Tech firms like Zartico are showing how data can drive a balance between tourists and locals.... Read More

News / Online

Campspace pegs €3M round, acquires German competitor Pop-Up Camps

By Kevin May | April 21, 2022

The debut round was led by VNV Global, with David Vismans (previously chief product officer at Booking.com) and Andrea Carini supporting the round as angel investors.... Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group joins Prince Harry's Travalyst sustainable travel coalition

By Kevin May | April 20, 2022

Expedia Group will sit alongside arch rival Booking Holdings, Trip.com Group, Skyscanner, Tripadvisor, Google and Visa in the coalition of companies first created by Prince Harry in 2019.... Read More

News / Technology

Lyft boosts bike-share presence with PBSC acquisition

By Linda Fox | April 20, 2022

The acquisition is expected to double the size of Lyft’s current micromobility offering, with PBSC having 7,500 stations and 95,000 bikes across 15 countries.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

How hoteliers can use email to capture the return of travel

By Jeff Haws - MessageGears | April 20, 2022

Even if we’re approaching pre-pandemic travel levels, you’re not communicating with time travelers from 2019. Travel has changed and so should a hotel's messaging.... Read More

News / Online

Radisson targets influencers, gamers with new hotel brand

By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2022

The first Radisson Inn & Suites are slated to open in the United States this fall, each with a "Creative Content Studio."... Read More

News / Online

Full corporate travel recovery still out of reach

By Jill Menze | April 20, 2022

According to a new study from Deloitte, business travel spend is at least two years from reaching pre-pandemic levels.... Read More

News / Online

Omri Morgenshtern replaces John Brown as CEO at Agoda

By Kevin May | April 19, 2022

The new boss is currently chief operating officer at the Booking Holdings-owned, Asia Pacific-focused online travel agency, taking on the new role from July 1.... Read More