Menu
Home
Latest News
AI News
Jobs
Events
Phocuswright
About Us
Home
Hot Right Now
Brands
Airbnb
Booking.com
Expedia
Google
Tripadvisor
Vrbo
Trends
Artificial Intelligence
Marketing
Distribution
Payments
Sustainability
Revenue Management
Health
Security
Sectors
Airlines
Business Travel
Ground Transportation
Hotels
Metasearch
Online Travel Agencies
Private Accommodation
Tours and Activities
Editors' Picks
Watch
PhocusWire on YouTube
Phocuswright on YouTube
WebInTravel on YouTube
Listen
In Phocus podcast
Events
Webinars
Phocuswright Travel Innovation Summit London
The Phocuswright Conference
Phocuswright Europe
WebInTravel
PhocusWire Pulse
Welcome to Pulse
Green Light For Ground Transportation
A New Traveler Experience
Emerging Innovation
Startups In The Spotlight
Rentals On The Rise
Travel Marketing Tactics
Progress In Travel Payments
Decoding Travel Security
A New Age For Social Media
Loyalty For The Long Haul
Safer & Seamless
Startups
hot 25 travel startups 2026
hot 25 travel startups 2025
Hot 25 Travel Startups 2024
Hot 25 Travel Startups 2023
Hot 25 Startups 2022
Hot 25 Startups 2021
Hot 25 Startups 2020
Hot 25 Startups 2019
Startup Stage
Phocuswright Innovation
Company Culture
Diversity and Inclusion
In The Big Chair
PhocusWire Vitals
AI Insights
Opinion
Financial Earnings
From Our Partners
Northstar Family
BHN Group
Business Travel News
Incentive
Meetings & Conventions
The Beat
TravelAge West
TravelPulse
Travel Weekly
TravelTech Show
WebInTravel
Nick Vivion
Nick Vivion News
Interview
/
Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Whispr wants to help frontline staff with voice guidance
By Linda Fox
|
November 15, 2019
The company was recently accepted into IAG's Hangar 51 accelerator and has begun work with maintenance...
Read More
Interview
/
Online
Brand Business - Maria Elena Velardi of Wayaj
By Steven Lerner
|
November 15, 2019
Wayaj is an app to discover and book eco-friendly hotels and experiences around the world. Maria Elena...
Read More
News
/
Startups
Refundit pockets $9.8M for its digital VAT refund service
By Linda Fox
|
November 15, 2019
Amadeus Ventures led the round, with participation also coming from Portugal Ventures and a...
Read More
News
/
Online
Trip.com Group operations income up 52% as company begins new chapter
By Steven Lerner
|
November 14, 2019
Net revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $1.47 billion for newly named online travel agency group....
Read More
News
/
Distribution
HotelBeds to axe 5% of workforce as part of "optimization" strategy
By Linda Fox
|
November 13, 2019
The Spain-based bedbank says it has now consolidated into one business following its acquisitions, in...
Read More
News
/
Technology
Airports look to emerging technology (even blockchain) to drive much-needed efficiency
By Linda Fox
|
November 12, 2019
Airlines and airports are using emerging tech such as LIDAR and blockchain to improve efficiency and...
Read More
News
/
Technology
Voi Technology raises $85M to expand e-scooter services in Europe
By Steven Lerner
|
November 12, 2019
This latest funding, a Series B round, brings the company’s current funding total to $137.9 million....
Read More
News
/
Distribution
Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal
By Linda Fox
|
November 11, 2019
The agreement aims to develop “digital applications and loyalty programs” by integrating Accor’s...
Read More
News
/
Online
Booking Holdings survives SEO headwinds, reports financial growth
By Steven Lerner
|
November 8, 2019
Gross bookings increased 4% year-over-year to $25.3 billion, while net income soared 10% to $2...
Read More
News
/
Online
TripAdvisor forms joint venture with Trip.com Group, reports decline in Q3 revenue
By Steven Lerner
|
November 7, 2019
The U.S.-based travel and reviews website reported a 7% year-to-year decrease in total revenue for the...
Read More
Load More Nick Vivion News
Subscribe Now!
Submit
I accept the
Terms and Conditions
and
Privacy Policy
.
Subscribe Now!
Submit
I accept the
Terms and Conditions
and
Privacy Policy
.
Most Popular
Latest Stories
Most Popular
News
/
Finance
Airbnb continues hotel push: 'Stepping on the gas'
News
/
Finance
Expedia Group is investing in AI that doesn't convert yet
News
/
Technology
What the EU AI Act means for the travel industry
News
/
Online
Google Maps updates Ask Maps with hotel, event discovery
News
/
Finance
Booking Holdings: AI visibility is up, but referrals stay under 1% of room nights
Latest Stories
Event
The Phocuswright Conference 2026
Event
/
Technology
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
News
/
Finance
TUI Group credits AI-driven cost savings for Q3 results
News
/
Startups
Entravel Group secures $7.5M to expand white-label model in travel
News
/
Technology
AI transformation in travel: Javier Cabrerizo of HBX Group
Sponsored Content
From Our Partners
November 17-19, 2026
The Phocuswright Conference 2026
The Phocuswright Conference 2026, November 17-19, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Register Now....
Register Now
September 8, 2026
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
Phocuswright's Travel Marketing AI summit comes to London, September 8....
Register Now
August 12, 2026
TUI Group credits AI-driven cost savings for Q3 results
TUI Group CEO Sebastian described AI as a game changer for customer service and yield management,...
Read More
Subscribe Now!
Submit
I accept the
Terms and Conditions
and
Privacy Policy
.
Subscribe Now!
Submit
I accept the
Terms and Conditions
and
Privacy Policy
.
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