Hotelchamp, an Amsterdam-based startup that provides technology to drive direct bookings on hotel websites, is launching a new product to automate a personalized user experience.  ... Read More

Machine learning: AirHelps' bots in charge of handling claims.... Read More

As we look ahead to 2019, we asked MMGY Global CEO Clayton Reid to share thoughts on the future of travel and what lies ahead for marketing and advertising strategies, the growing influence of Google and Amazon and the impact of mobile, personalization and voice technology.   ... Read More

Lyft has complicated its acquisition of bikeshare company Motivate and plans to invest $100 million to expand in New York City.... Read More

This analysis could be titled in a number of ways, each with a lean towards what was disclosed by Marriott last week when it emerged some 500 million guest accounts had been hacked.... Read More

Tours and activities execs took to the Center Stage at The Phocuswright Conference to talk investment, expansion and bias in search results.... Read More

Toronto-based SnapTravel has closed a $21.2 million Series A funding round, adding $13.2 million in new investments to its initial raise of $8 million in July 2017. ... Read More

Arrivedo, an online platform that curates things to do around hotels, has launched an API for hotel groups.... Read More

ConnexPay is transforming how travel companies accept cards & pay for travel to save millions of dollars in fees.... Read More

Airlines and airports are increasing investment and focus on cybersecurity but need to move more quickly as attacks intensify.... Read More

In an ideal situation for hotels, travelers looking for overnight accommodations would just come directly to them - by walking into the lobby, calling a 1‐800 number or visiting the hotel’s website. ... Read More

Indian in-destination experiences provider Guiddoo has raised $800,000 in pre-Series A funding.... Read More

In a very entertaining Tech Talk at The Phocuswright Conference, Jeff Ma laid out some of the areas where more reliance on data and less on human behavior would lead to better outcomes.... Read More

Paris-based vacation rental management startup Homerez has raised €6 million to accelerate its growth and develop new services for homeowners.   ... Read More

What's the future of luxury travel? It's what we all want: convenience, transparency, value, service - and amazing vacations.... Read More