News

News / Startups

Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel

By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026

Blockchain startup Chain4Travel was previously named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025.... Read More

News / Online

Holidu acquires German vacation rental platform Bestfewo.de

By Abby Crotty | February 27, 2026

The deal marks Holidu's thirteenth acquisition and expands its customer base in Germany.... Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026

Revenue for the air IT solutions business increased 6.4% to €2.3 billion in 2025 while the hospitality solutions business saw revenue increase 6% to €1 billion.... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...

By PhocusWire | February 27, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More

News / Technology

Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT

By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026

Skyscanner joins Hyatt, Accor, MakeMyTrip, Expedia, Booking.com and others in launching its ChatGPT app.... Read More

News / Online

OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026

Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year.... Read More

News / Online

Affiliate monetization platform Stay22 lands $122M

By Abby Crotty | February 26, 2026

The company said the fresh capital will be used for global expansion and for platform and team growth.... Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026

The company increased net revenue in Q4 2025 by 21% to $2.2 billion, attributed to travel demand. For the full year, net revenue increased to almost $9 billion.... Read More

News / Distribution

S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs

By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026

HotelHub brings the group's portfolio to eight corporate travel brands.... Read More

News / Online

Accessible tourism platform Wheel the World closes $11M Series A round

By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026

The round includes $3.5 million in fresh capital.... Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

Amadeus said the acquisition will help it scale its AI efforts, and it plans to add SkyLink's conversational technology to its existing tools.... Read More

News / Technology

Uber unveils autonomous solutions business

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

Uber Autonomous Solutions is focused on three areas: infrastructure, user experience and fleet operations.... Read More

News / Startups

Bounce expands luggage storage network with acquisition of Nannybag

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

Bounce said the acquisition is part of its vision to create more flexibility for travelers by expanding its European network and partner base.... Read More