Travel Planning

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more

By PhocusWire | January 24, 2025

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

News / Startups

Tryp.com looks to U.K. and Germany for expansion

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2025

Denmark-based Tryp.com has forged media partnerships with U.K. and German television outlets to help build reach new audiences and build its brand. Read More

News / Online

Strong demand boosts MakeMyTrip in final quarter of 2024

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2025

MakeMyTrip attributed gains across its air ticketing, hotels and packages and bus ticketing business units to an increase in gross bookings and strong demand at home and outbound. Read More

News / Online

Does Reddit have a serious role to play in trip planning?

By Matthew Parsons | January 23, 2025

Reddit's r/travel community boasts 12-million members and screen views grew nearly 33% in the past year, making the platform an increasingly important consideration for travel planners. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotels saw average booking value increase through direct channels in '24

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2025

Hotels continue to broaden their distribution mix with new B2B and B2C partners entering the rankings of top booking sources in SiteMinder's annual trends report. Read More

News / Technology

Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI

By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2025

Lodgify’s new report on the short term rental industry dives into technology, market and guest preferences trends. Read More

Interview / Distribution

CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2025

Luis Maroto's career at Amadeus spans 25 years and two IPOs. He joined the company in 2000 as director of marketing finance, became CFO in 2003 and was appointed president and CEO in 2011. Read More

News / Startups

Amadeus Ventures invests in meetings tech startup Hivr.ai

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2025

Germany-based hivr.ai, which was founded in 2020, uses artificial intelligence to help hotels automate more of the meetings and groups’ sales process and increase revenue. Read More

News / Startups

4 ways generative AI will impact travel startups

By Phocuswright Research | January 21, 2025

Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to be so disruptive in the coming years, which makes planning ahead increasingly difficult for startups and investors considering investment or... Read More

News / Technology

Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel

By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence has enjoyed a steady buzz of attention over the last few years and whether the hype has matched reality has been up for discussion. Read More

News / Online

With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?

By Morgan Hines | January 16, 2025

Travel brands including Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, United Airlines, Hilton, Kayak and more use TikTok as part of their marketing strategies. Read More

News / Technology

Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2025

A study from Canary Technologies reveals that 73% of hoteliers believe AI will have a significant or transformative impact on the sector. Read More

News / Startups

Purple Elephant Ventures raises $4.5M to build travel technology in Africa

By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025

Purple Elephant Ventures aims to make Africa a leading player in regenerative tourism, focused on creating a travel sector that is sustainable and inclusive through “cutting-edge” technology. Read More

News / Online

Mondee plans future following Nasdaq delisting

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2025

Mondee has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings and plans to sell its assets to a newly formed entity with founder Prasad Gundumogula taking up the CEO reins again. Read More