Travel Planning

Uber reports Q1 revenue increase, ramps up autonomous vehicle partnerships
News / Technology
Uber reports Q1 revenue increase, ramps up autonomous vehicle partnerships
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025
Uber has signed new deals for robotaxis in markets around the world with Pony AI, May Mobility and Momenta and expanded its partnership with WeRide to bring autonomous vehicles to more cities. Read More
Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
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Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
By Abby Crotty | May 7, 2025
The company, which owns the Tripadvisor brand, Viator and TheFork, reported a slight increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025. Read More
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
News / Distribution
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025
Sabre reported a decline in Q1 2025 revenue, while operating income increased slightly and EBITDA rose 5% to $105 million. Read More
Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition
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Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition
By Phocuswright Research | May 7, 2025
As high-end hotel brands expand and international arrivals soar, Spain is solidifying its position as a premium destination for travelers and investors. Read More
Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna
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Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna
By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
By Diane Merlino | May 6, 2025
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers. Read More
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
News / Distribution
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
By Mark Frary | May 6, 2025
Airlines need to embrace an end-to-end experience in order to be true retailers, industry leaders say. Read More
Multimodal tour company Great Rail Journeys acquired by Vitruvian Partners
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Multimodal tour company Great Rail Journeys acquired by Vitruvian Partners
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
Luxury travel specialist Great Rail Journeys offers multimodal tours, with 400 itineraries in 40 countries. Read More
SKY Leasing acquires JetBlue Ventures
News / Startups
SKY Leasing acquires JetBlue Ventures
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
JetBlue will serve as a strategic partner to the venture branch and its portfolio companies. Read More
North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
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North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA. Read More
Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
GuestOS provides 24/7 multilingual voice support through a single phone number, giving guests instant access to hotel services, tour bookings and recommendations. Read More
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
News / Technology
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2025
Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls—at a hospitality industry event last week. Read More
Amid "uncertain" times, Airbnb reports mixed financial results
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Amid "uncertain" times, Airbnb reports mixed financial results
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025
Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, said the results show that “no matter what’s happening in the world,” people will continue to choose to use Airbnb. Read More
Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers
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Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers
By Abby Crotty | May 1, 2025
Hostelworld's "global trip plan marketplace" will encourage travelers to download the app and build a proprietary data set for its AI models. Read More
Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
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Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025
On June 11, Rail Europe CEO Björn Bender will take part in an executive panel, “The Great Ground Shift,” which will focus on ground transportation’s ongoing transformation. Read More
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