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Interview / Startups

Gharage Ventures on why it's a good time to launch a fund

By Linda Fox | May 15, 2026

Gharage Ventures founding partner Lennard Niemann and general partner Darren Soh discuss their thesis-driven approach and ideal investment. Read More

News / Technology

Direct Ferries launches ChatGPT app for search, discovery

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2026

Bringing Direct Ferries into ChatGPT marks the next step in addressing the ferry segment’s fragmentation, according to CEO Niall Walsh. Read More

News / Technology

TikTok formalizes in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia, Trip.com among partners

By Morgan Hines | May 12, 2026

TikTok GO brings in-app travel booking to 200 million U.S. users, compressing the path from video discovery to reservation. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Voyagier targets luxury travel with AI-powered trip planning and booking

By Cathy Walsh | May 11, 2026

The early-stage startup brings together AI-powered trip planning, luxury travel advisors and booking infrastructure. Read More

News / Finance

Expedia Group hits record Q1 profitability amid AI overhaul

By Morgan Hines | May 7, 2026

CEO Ariane Gorin shared concrete examples of how AI has driven performance across the business. Read More

News / Technology

MSC Cruises adds AI concierge to mobile app

By Cathy Walsh | May 7, 2026

The tool, available in more than 90 languages, can answer guest questions and handle tasks such as restaurant reservations, spa bookings and shore excursions. Read More

News / Online

Trivago files antitrust suit against Google

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2026

The company has raised concerns about Google’s use of its dominance in search to direct travelers away from other metasearch platforms. Read More

News / Technology

The Weather Company, Steller partner for travel discovery on weather.com

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2026

The collaboration combines Weather Company’s scale and data with Steller’s creator-led travel video. Read More

News / Technology

DMOs shift toward destination-as-a-service model in AI era

By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026

As travelers lean into AI travel planning, how can DMOs maintain and gain visibility? Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Kayak, Roomex, Fareportal and more...

By PhocusWire | May 1, 2026

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

News / Technology

Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps

By Cathy Walsh | April 30, 2026

The India-based online travel company has added ChatGPT apps across ixigo, AbhiBus and ConfirmTkt, allowing users to search and compare travel options in a conversational interface. Read More