Travel Planning

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, GuideGeek, Booking.com and more...

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2025

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

News / Distribution

Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025

By Linda Fox | July 31, 2025

The company reported positive earnings for the second quarter of 2025 on the heels of a profit increase during Q1, despite global and economic uncertainty. Read More

News / Online

Travel executives on the rise of ‘interest media’

By Morgan Hines | July 31, 2025

Industry experts agree social media is only getting stronger and more relevant, particularly in this new era of "interest media," a new term coined by Gary Vaynerchuk. Read More

News / Distribution

Amex GBT-CWT merger set for Q3 close as DOJ drops antitrust suit

By Elizabeth West - BTN | July 30, 2025

Amex GBT initially announced its intention to acquire CWT in March 2024 but the deal hit the regulatory buffers weeks later. Read More

News / Startups

Faye extends insurance to more verticals, builds out platform

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2025

Travel insurance provider Faye has launched a product for OTAs and reached $100 million in sales three years after launching, the company said. Read More

News / Online

Trends, challenges and opportunities in ground transportation

By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025

Executives discussed recent achievements and ongoing issues in ground transportation, as well as what's needed to achieve the seamless journey. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Hotelwise wants to help Canadian travelers find the right hotel

By Abby Crotty | July 29, 2025

Hotelwise was founded earlier this year by Andres Collart who previously founded Trip Ninja. Read More

News / Online

United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025

By Phocuswright Research | July 29, 2025

With consumer confidence plunging and international sentiment cooling, U.S. airlines are projected to eke out just a 1% revenue gain in 2025. Read More

News / Technology

Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future

By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2025

During an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, innovation consultant Marc Mekki explained the “paradox” of AI. Read More

News / Online

European acquisition revives Space Perspective's space tourism ambitions

By Brinley Hineman - Travel Weekly | July 25, 2025

Space Perspective appeared to cease operations earlier this year, but now the company seems to be back on track to eventual operation after being acquired. Read More

News / Technology

Google's take on travel search and AI's influence

By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025

Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how AI will transform the trip planning process and impact travel marketers. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases

By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025

The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read More