Travel Booking

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions

By Linda Fox | August 11, 2025

Mike Putman discusses how he built up CTS, having previously created an international travel club with 800,000 members and seeing an opportunity to replicate its success. Read More

News / Technology

United invests in Dfinitiv to unlock loyalty and media revenue

By Linda Fox | August 8, 2025

The airline is exploring use cases for Dfinitiv’s technology across its loyalty program, MileagePlus, and its commerce media network, Kinective Media, which was unveiled a year ago. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: OYO, Hostaway, Duffel and more...

By PhocusWire | August 8, 2025

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

News / Online

Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

While numbers improved overall, second quarter results were still tempered by “soft demand” in the United States. Read More

News / Online

Viator sees revenue and booking volume gains in Q2 2025

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025

Tripadvisor Group revenue, which includes Viator, brand Tripadvisor and theFork, increased 7% year over year to $529 million while net income was $36 million. Read More

News / Online

Fintech startup TurnStay secures $2M

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

Co-founder James Hedley said the funding brings TurnStay closer to its mission of "reducing the friction of getting paid in the African travel industry." Read More

News / Technology

MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI assistant

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025

The updated Myra assistant enables users to ask complex questions and receive personalized recommendations with real-time pricing and availability. Read More

News / Startups

Fora acquires AI startup Legends

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

Legends and Fora, both PhocusWire Hot 25 Startups, said the deal will help bring Legends' tools to a wider community of advisors and travelers. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025

Declines in air distribution bookings as well as airline de-migrations impacted Sabre's second quarter financial results. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025

The short-term rental giant said the response has been “overwhelmingly positive,” with experiences and services receiving higher ratings than homes. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia says AI is improving the customer experience and generating revenue

By Jamie Biesiada | August 6, 2025

Expedia Group executives discussed the company's use of AI and the results it is seeing during a recent event it hosted in New York. Read More

News / Online

RV rental company Roadsurfer lands €85 million for expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025

The Germany-based company said the capital will be used for growth and to expand its existing fleet in North America and Europe. Read More

News / Online

TourRadar unveils $1M fund to reward travelers and creators for content

By Linda Fox | August 6, 2025

The RISE fund follows the launch of TourRadar Moments, an in-app feature that enables trips to be booked from content uploaded by travelers and creators. Read More