Travel Planning

News / Online

Small town, big show: How small DMOs grow with influencers and storytelling

By Marisa Garcia | September 17, 2025

Some DMOs have found success by connecting with content creators who are rooted in their communities and focused on storytelling. Read More

News / Startups

Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025

Alltheway’s technology aims to simplify baggage handling across airlines, rail operators, hotels and other travel partners. Read More

News / Technology

Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025

The test focused on self-service check-in as well as bag drop, security services and boarding. Read More

Opinion / Online

How travel giants, banks are rewriting the rules of customer loyalty

By Mario Gavira | September 16, 2025

Travel companies are transforming into financial services platforms, banks are morphing into travel agencies and loyalty programs are becoming sophisticated investment vehicles. Read More

News / Technology

TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations

By Morgan Hines | September 15, 2025

The new tools are aimed at reimagining how travelers discover and book tours that span multiple days. Read More

News / Technology

Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI

By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025

Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing search environment. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...

By PhocusWire | September 12, 2025

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

News / Online

Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform

By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025

Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host ecosystem” to monetize services for hosts. Read More

News / Technology

Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis

By Linda Fox | September 11, 2025

Blade’s passenger business, which last year flew more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, was acquired by Joby in late August. Read More

News / Technology

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor, Expedia, Booking, Eu Travel Tech endorse EU online rating code

By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2025

The European Union’s new code of conduct is directed at improved transparency and online review reliability for consumers and travel businesses. Read More

News / Online

Content database specialist Giata Group acquires AI decisioning platform Smartseer

By Abby Crotty | September 11, 2025

Berlin-based Giata said the acquisition is an effort to improve its AI personalization offerings and leverage ROI for its partners. Read More

News / Online

Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward

By Abby Crotty | September 11, 2025

A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and operational decisions. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Unlocking the future of automation: How APIs are powering autonomous distribution

By Chris Hodges - Expedia Group | September 10, 2025

Expedia Group's VP of global connectivity and partner solutions writes that API integration can help improve hoteliers' operational efficiency. Read More