Travel Planning

News / Online

Non-negotiables for indulgent travelers and what makes premium worth it

By Phocuswright Research | April 27, 2026

What defines a truly premium trip today? For indulgent travelers, it starts with the basics but quickly moves beyond them. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers

By Cathy Walsh | April 27, 2026

The startup analyzes fragmented airline loyalty data to help frequent travelers optimize status, rewards and program choices in real time. Read More

News / Online

Lyft adds Gett's UK business to portfolio

By Linda Fox | April 24, 2026

The acquisition enables Lyft to offer a range of ground transport options from black cabs to bikes and chauffeur services in London. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Virgin Atlantic, GetYourGuide, ATPCO and more...

By PhocusWire | April 24, 2026

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

News / Technology

Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+

By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2026

Tripadvisor and Viator are expanding their AI efforts to support travel planning in Claude and Alexa+. Read More

News / Technology

Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery

By Cathy Walsh | April 23, 2026

Research points to a gap in hotel AI visibility, driven by fragmented data, thin content and inconsistent signals across the web. Read More

News / Technology

EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app

By Morgan Hines | April 22, 2026

EDreams joins the string of travel brands with ChatGPT apps, including Expedia, Booking.com, Accor and more. Read More

News / Online

Veeve boosts rental portfolio with 200 Onefinestay homes

By Linda Fox | April 22, 2026

Veeve, which is part of UnderTheDoormat Group, is expecting additional revenues of approximately £2.3 million a year through the portfolio growth. Read More

News / Online

Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas

By Cathy Walsh | April 21, 2026

The deal expands the company’s reach in Western Europe and strengthens operations in Canada and Chile. Read More

News / Online

South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth

By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2026

The market is one of contrasts: digital momentum and rising demand paired with ongoing infrastructure, cost and safety challenges. Read More

News / Technology

Fliggy launches FlyAI developer platform for AI-powered travel applications

By Cathy Walsh | April 20, 2026

The platform gives developers access to live travel data and a way to earn commissions from AI-driven bookings. Read More

News / Online

An alternative roadmap to address overtourism

By Noam Toister - Travelier | April 20, 2026

As Earth Day approaches, Noam Toister, founder of Travelier, argues that digitizing ground and sea transport is key to enabling dispersal and easing overtourism. Read More