Latest News

Latest News

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

Uber gets a not-so-great grade for its '180 Days of Change'
News / Online
Uber gets a not-so-great grade for its '180 Days of Change'
By Michele McDonald | January 15, 2018
Last year, Uber promised to do better by its drivers through a program called “180 Days of Change.” The company had, for the most part, defied the truism that happy employees make for happy custome... Read More
Meet the people behind the cryptos
Notated News / Technology
Meet the people behind the cryptos
By Nellie Bowles - New York Times | January 15, 2018
The cryptocurrency community is centered around a tightknit group of friends - developers, libertarians, Redditors and cypherpunks.... Read More
Helix buys attractions tech startup Booking Boss
News / Technology
Helix buys attractions tech startup Booking Boss
By Kevin May | January 15, 2018
Australia-based Booking Boss, provider of booking and ticketing tools to operators in tours and activities, has sold to Helix Leisure.... Read More
Travel tech deals reach record $5.3BN annual level
News / Startups
Travel tech deals reach record $5.3BN annual level
By Kevin May | January 15, 2018
Five years of consecutive growth have been recorded for travel technology investment deals, with a record $5.3 billion invested in the sector.... Read More
How Chinese investments are shaking up India's digital economy
Notated News / Startups
How Chinese investments are shaking up India's digital economy
By Madhav Chanchani - Economic Times | January 15, 2018
When online grocer Bigbasket went to market in early 2017 to raise capital just a year after securing $150 million, the list of suitors was very different.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2018 - Amsterdam program is a go
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2018 - Amsterdam program is a go
By PhocusWire | January 15, 2018
Distribution, packaging, Asia Pacific, tours and attractions - just a few of the hot topics featured at this year’s Phocuswright Europe event.... Read More
Hotel technology adoption: What can be learned from a Polish auto repair shop
News / Technology
Hotel technology adoption: What can be learned from a Polish auto repair shop
By Simone Puorto | January 15, 2018
Back in November when tnooz published its article "Can airlines speed up their adoption of new technology? And should they?", a reader suggested it should publish a similar piece from the hotel perspe... Read More
On China tourism, Ctrip latest and notable moves from other players
News / Distribution
On China tourism, Ctrip latest and notable moves from other players
By PhocusWire | January 15, 2018
For the past two weeks, ChinaTravelNews has been focusing on how Chinese tourists affect the travel sector, a series of Ctrip’s moves, and news of major players Meituan, Tencent and Airbnb. Player... Read More
Generational challenge: Expedia looks at US traveler trends across Boomers, Gen-X, Y and Z
News / Technology
Generational challenge: Expedia looks at US traveler trends across Boomers, Gen-X, Y and Z
By Marisa Garcia | January 15, 2018
Expedia has shared the results of a multi-generational travel study, conducted in partnership with The Center for Generational Kinetics which explores the consumer behavior and travel preferences of A... Read More
Research Spotlight: Airbnb looking back and forward
News / Online
Research Spotlight: Airbnb looking back and forward
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2018
Close to a decade since its foundation and $4.4 billion in funding later, Airbnb is one of the genuinely disruptive brands in the travel industry.... Read More
Amadeus AI chatbot Asia Pacific
News / Distribution
Amadeus debuts AI chatbot for Asia Pacific
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2018
Amadeus is making further inroads into the Asia Pacific online travel market with the launch of a natural language chatbot for the LINE app, a free messaging platform popular in the region.... Read More
Airlines social media Facebook Twitter
News / Online
Mixed results as airlines tackle social media-led customer service
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2018
As travelers increasingly send direct messages through platforms like Facebook Messenger and Twitter, airlines and carriers need to prioritize quick responses to such inquiries.... Read More
QOTW: Something about blockchain and doomed travel giants
News / Distribution
QOTW: Something about blockchain and doomed travel giants
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2018
Quote from Maksim Izmaylov, CEO of Winding Tree.... Read More
Marriott and Delta learn tough lessons on importance of localization
News / Distribution
Marriott and Delta learn tough lessons on importance of localization
By Marisa Garcia | January 12, 2018
Marriott found itself in an uncomfortable position in China after an online customer questionnaire listed Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and Tibet as separate countries. Shanghai authorities closed the h... Read More
UK-based Snaptrip raises £2.1M, acquires Last Minute Cottages
News / Startups
UK-based Snaptrip raises £2.1M, acquires Last Minute Cottages
By Jill Menze | January 12, 2018
With a recent investment round tallying £2.1 million, Snaptrip has acquired Last Minute Cottages and is expanding its footprint in the United Kingdom’s holiday rental market.... Read More
More 
The Phocuswright Conference 2026
Phocuswright Research
Phocuswright Events
Northstar Travel Group
Other Northstar Travel Group Products
Events by WIT
About Us
Advertise
Privacy
Contact Us
Do Not Sell or Share My Data
Copyright © 2026 by Northstar Travel Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. Phocuswright 301 Route 17 N., Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: +1 860 350-4084
Phocuswright • The Phocuswright Conference • Phocuswright Europe • Global Startup Pitch • Web In Travel • Retail Travel
Register Now