Sustainability

WeRide partners with Uber, Grab to advance AV rollout
News / Technology
WeRide partners with Uber, Grab to advance AV rollout
By Cathy Walsh | April 2, 2026
Launches in UAE and Singapore signal momentum in global rollout of autonomous taxis and shuttles. Read More
Byway expands distribution through TUI retail partnership
Opinion / Distribution
Byway expands distribution through TUI retail partnership
By Cathy Walsh | March 24, 2026
The partnership reflects growing demand for non-flight options and brings overland travel to a broader retail audience. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | March 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
News / Distribution
Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
A session at ITB Berlin focused on overlapping global challenges, the need for escapism and heightened consumer awareness around safe destinations. Read More
Electric air taxi plans advance in the U.S.
News / Technology
Electric air taxi plans advance in the U.S.
By Cathy Walsh | March 12, 2026
Joby and Archer are set to deploy aircraft under a pilot program testing eVTOL operations in U.S. markets.   Read More
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
News / Technology
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
By PhocusWire | March 4, 2026
At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.   Read More
Travel platforms face cost and compliance impact of changing regulations
News / Online
Travel platforms face cost and compliance impact of changing regulations
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2026
The regulatory environment in Europe is changing, with significant implications for travel platforms facing growing scrutiny. Read More
Travalyst updates accommodation certifications to allow for EU regulations
News / Online
Travalyst updates accommodation certifications to allow for EU regulations
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026
The latest iteration builds on Travalyst's initiative launched in early 2024, which marked an initial step towards standardization around accommodation sustainability schemes. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the travel industry and shares more about her transition from Expedia Group. Read More
Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules
News / Online
Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules
By Phocuswright Research | December 30, 2025
After years of deflationary drag, Japan entered a new chapter in 2024. Read More
Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
From Our Partners / Online
Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025
As traveler values shift and sustainability, accessibility and resilience move higher on the agenda, mobility itself is becoming a defining part of the travel experience.   Read More
How Europe’s rail renaissance is reshaping modern mobility
From Our Partners / Online
How Europe’s rail renaissance is reshaping modern mobility
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2025
What was once viewed as a traditional, even old-fashioned, mode of transport is now being seen as the backbone of modern travel. Read More
Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
News / Online
Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
By Abby Crotty | December 5, 2025
The program is an extension of CopenPay, which was initially launched in summer 2024 and expanded in May. Read More
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025
We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space. Read More
2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
News / Online
2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October. Read More
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