Travel Planning

How AI and visual search are reshaping travel discovery
News / Online
How AI and visual search are reshaping travel discovery
By Marisa Garcia | April 9, 2025
Visual search is beginning to dominate, especially for younger travelers and the numbers show that it's probably not a passing fad. Read More
Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M
News / Startups
Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M
By Abby Crotty | April 8, 2025
The latest round of funding will help the London-based startup expand in Australia and the APAC region. Read More
TBR expands footprint with acquisition of EuroChauffeur
News / Distribution
TBR expands footprint with acquisition of EuroChauffeur
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025
The deal is a first for Scotland-based TBR, which aims to grow through acquisition in the coming months. Read More
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
News / Technology
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025
Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content. Read More
NextTrip acquires Journy TV Channel
News / Online
NextTrip acquires Journy TV Channel
By Morgan Hines | April 7, 2025
NextTrip believes Journy's presence in the FAST Space should boost its strategy to push audience engagement and foster opportunities for advertisers and travel bookings. Read More
Mondee exits chapter 11 restructuring via acquisition
News / Online
Mondee exits chapter 11 restructuring via acquisition
By Abby Crotty | April 4, 2025
Mondee, now operating as Tabhi, as been acquired out of Chapter 11 restructuring. Read More
Travel bracing for impact of tariffs
News / Distribution
Travel bracing for impact of tariffs
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WIT | April 4, 2025
Travel leaders from the investment community and beyond provide their perspective on how tariffs might impact the industry. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more...
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Vrbo plans greater traveler targeting through marketing tech
News / Online
Vrbo plans greater traveler targeting through marketing tech
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2025
Vrbo is focusing on growth, more dynamic and personalized offers and property quality. Read More
Scapia lands $40M for travel fintech
News / Online
Scapia lands $40M for travel fintech
By Linda Fox | April 3, 2025
The funding will go towards boosting the team, enhancing its product offerings and accelerating growth plans. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2025
IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies, focusing on areas like retailing, passenger services, distribution and loyalty. Read More
Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M
News / Startups
Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
Venture capitalist Steve Singh and Bungalow Capital co-led funding for Juno, which was developed by Pana founders Devon Tivona and Sam Felsenthal. Read More
Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
News / Startups
Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
Unravel's shoppable video feed uses personalized algorithms to make travel recommendations. Read More
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
News / Online
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
According to Arival's recent survey, 65% of travelers say experiences play a significant role in deciding where to go. Read More
Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
News / Distribution
Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2025
While the majority of airlines agree that retailing is important, there are a few key reasons why they're hesitant to move forward. Read More
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