Travel Planning

News / Technology

Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023

Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More

News / Technology

Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership

By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2023

The companies are aiming to bring artificial intelligence-powered travel planning to airlines and hotels across the globe. Read More

News / Startups

WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe

By Linda Fox | November 27, 2023

The company is present in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain and said its “strategic goal is to solidify its foothold in its five current markets and expand its presence across Europe" before... Read More

News / Technology

Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change

By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023

Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Amadeus on 4 key innovation priorities for 2024

By PhocusWire | November 27, 2023

Amadeus’ senior vice president of travel sellers for North America, Eduardo Schutte, explains how the company is developing solutions to improve the travel experience for buyers and sellers. Read More

News / Technology

Data Appeal acquires majority stake in travel insight firm Mabrian Technologies

By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023

The companies said the deal will lead to the creation of the “largest data intelligence company specializing in tourism in Europe.” Read More

News / Technology

Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation

By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023

Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars and Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas discussed innovation in travel metasearch, the impact of AI and improving the user experience. Read More

News / Online

Outsite receives €300M in real estate funding as part of new partnership

By Morgan Hines | November 21, 2023

The company, which provides accommodations for digital nomads, is looking to grow its property count in Europe. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group attributes revenue gains to travel's "substantial recovery"

By Linda Fox | November 21, 2023

During an earnings call James Liang, Trip.com Group's chairman, added that outbound business is “rapidly recovering” and that the company anticipates “a continuously strong demand for outbound travel in... Read More

News / Technology

Princess Cruises' John Padgett talks technology and creating value

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | November 21, 2023

John Padgett led development of the MagicBand for Disney and the Ocean Medallion for Princess Cruises, where he is now president. Read More

News / Technology

Destinations weigh up impact of AI

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2023

Sojern's State of Destination Marketing 2024 revealed that 49% of destination marketing organizations are expecting a significant impact from AI. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the travel industry heads enter the AI race. Read More

News / Distribution

Earnings roundup: EDreams, Flight Centre and Sonder

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Highlights from the latest financial updates of eDreams Odigeo, Flight Centre and Sonder. Read More

News / Online

5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2023

Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,... Read More