1+ hour, 58+ min ago   (139+ words) The burgeoning tours and activities sector is ripe with opportunity, with major players now looking to stake their claim." "It feels like it's getting more commoditized, but at the same"time, with"AI and other changes in search behavior, I…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (934+ words) Companies are clamoring to find a competitive edge through artificial intelligence (AI) investment and implementation.But that kind of advantage remains somewhat intangible. As stakeholders pour resources toward hopefully gaining an AI advantage, the question remains: How are travel brands…...

21+ hour, 15+ min ago   (258+ words) Weather-guarantee startup lands $12.8 million to fuel growth'PhocusWire WeatherPromise, a technology company that provides bad-weather protection for trips, has raised $12.8 million in a Series A round.The round was led by Maveron, with participation from 1Sharpe, Lerer Hippeau, Clocktower Ventures and other…...

22+ hour, 17+ min ago   (152+ words) Flix, the long-distance bus and rail travel specialist, has acquired a majority share of airport transfer platform Flibco for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables Flix to expand into the airport-shuttle segment and boosts its presence in European travel. It…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (259+ words) Yipy, a standards management systems for hotels, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. The investment in the U.S.-based company, which aims to "bring structure and visibility to how hotels define and deliver service standards," was led by'Great Northern'and'Ollin Ventures. The…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (764+ words) Amsterdam-based Tourseta was founded in 2023 to help multi-day and group travel operators with operations and processes. The startup touts customizable booking flows, "comprehensive traveler profile management" and an automated back office as its key differentiators. What is your 30-second pitch…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (139+ words) How travel insurance is evolving to support modern journeys'PhocusWire Travel disruption has become a defining feature of leisure and business trips as delays, cancellations and unexpected events increasingly shape traveler behavior At the same time, expectations for support have expanded…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (299+ words) Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights & Trends for 2026 shows the global travel industry entering the year with steady momentum, with total gross bookings projected to reach approximately $1.67 trillion in 2025 as international demand strengthens and travelers continue to prioritize experiences despite economic…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (182+ words) Co-founded by CEO John Lyotier and chairman of the board Chris Jensen in 2013, Vancouver-based TravelAI now operates more than 475 consumer-facing brands. The company generated over $268 million in gross booking value in 2024, and the CEO expects that figure to be be…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (927+ words) What is it like to lead a travel tech company through an acquisition when you weren't actively looking to sell, and when the acquiring company is based on the other side of the world? In February 2025, Mize, a fintech-based solutions…...