Mayor of Nice Confronts Cruise Ship Over Tourism Limits
A heated standoff erupted off the French Riviera on July 3, 2025, when Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi confronted Royal Caribbean’s… Read More »
Hospitality Tech CEOs Embrace AI Disruption
More than a decade after their emergence, hospitality tech pioneers like Hostaway, Lighthouse, and Mews continue to redefine how the… Read More »
Top 2025 Travvy Cruise Award Nominees Revealed
Voting is now open for the 2025 Travvy Awards, recognizing excellence across the travel industry, including top cruise lines, ships,… Read More »
Airline Leaders Tackle AI, Data Fragmentation, and Consumer Trends
Airline executives at Phocuswright Europe 2025 discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation, focusing on its potential… Read More »
Air Zimbabwe Invests $1M to Regain Global Booking Access
Air Zimbabwe has paid over USD 1 million to key international service providers to regain access to global distribution systems… Read More »
Voting Now Open for the 2025 Travvy Awards
Voting is officially open for the 2025 Travvy Awards, presented by TravelPulse and AGENTatHOME, giving travel advisors the power to… Read More »
Acai Travel Wins 2025 Trailblazer Award at TravelTech Show
Acai Travel, a standout on PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 list, has been named the winner of the… Read More »
Airline Outlook Dims Despite Record Summer Travel
Delta Air Lines is set to kick off U.S. airlines’ second-quarter earnings season on July 10, and the industry is… Read More »
HX Expeditions Offers Free Cruise for Advisors Who Sell Three Trips
In celebration of its 130th anniversary, HX Expeditions has launched its most generous travel advisor incentive to date. Titled “Sell… Read More »
Tripadvisor Shares Surge After Starboard Value Takes 9% Stake
Starboard Value has acquired a 9% stake in Tripadvisor, triggering a 7% jump in the travel platform’s shares during after-hours… Read More »
Travel Tech Roundup: AI, Acquisitions, and Expanding Global Partnerships
The global travel and hospitality industry is experiencing a wave of tech-driven innovation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. Here’s… Read More »
U.S. Car Rentals Shift Gears After 2023 Peak
After reaching an all-time high of $26.9 billion in 2023, the U.S. car rental market has entered a slower lane,… Read More »
Ant International Launches AI Travel Tool in E-Wallets
Ant International has introduced a new AI-powered travel assistant called Alipay+ Voyager, designed to simplify trip planning and enhance in-destination… Read More »
Viking Vesta Joins Fleet in Croatian Naming Ceremony
Viking has officially welcomed its newest ocean ship, Viking Vesta, during a traditional naming ceremony held in Split, Croatia. The… Read More »
Crystal Cruises Funds Two New Luxury Ships
Crystal Cruises has secured financing for the construction of two new ultra-luxury cruise ships, strengthening its position in the high-end… Read More »
Tourist Crowds Force Cities to Rethink Access
Soaring post-pandemic demand for the world’s most famous attractions is forcing governments, destination managers and online ticket sellers to overhaul… Read More »
Cruise Norovirus Outbreaks Rare Despite Headlines
Cruise travelers worried about norovirus outbreaks this season can breathe easier, as infections aboard ships remain far less common than… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Launches Personalized Advisor Sites
Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled a new set of digital tools for travel advisors through an expanded partnership with travel tech… Read More »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Streamline Payments
Luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Paymode, a B2B payment… Read More »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Boost Payments
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced a new partnership with Paymode by… Read More »
Zemi Miches Punta Cana Opens as Hilton’s First Curio All-Inclusive
Hilton has officially debuted the Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s first all-inclusive… Read More »
Hyatt Sells Playa Resorts Real Estate in $2B Deal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a $2 billion deal to sell the real estate of Playa Hotels & Resorts to… Read More »