Food and Dining

News / Online

Marriott CEO on shifting loyalty from transactional to emotional

By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2024

Hotel loyalty programs have traditionally been focused on room nights as the primary redemption offering, but Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano believes Bonvoy can go far beyond traditional expectations. Read More

News / Online

Is there untapped potential in hospitality subscriptions?

By Morgan Hines | August 5, 2024

Travelers’ increased interaction with a brand could lead to high customer lifetime value - that’s where a hospitality subscription could provide real value as a stepping stone, experts say. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE

By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2024

Previously known as AirAsia Superapp, AirAsia MOVE is the online travel agency brand of Capital A, which also operates AirAsia airline. AirAsia MOVE and fintech brand BigPay constitute MOVE Digital,... Read More

News / Technology

Google enhances generative AI trip planning – without ads for now

By Mitra Sorrells | March 27, 2024

The suggested itineraries will pull ideas from sites across the web and include things such as reviews, photos and other Google Business profile details for more than 200 million places around the... Read More

News / Online

How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023

Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Grazzy

November 14, 2023

Grazzy helps hourly employees make more money, access it the same day and save and spend in better ways. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Turneo is an e-commerce platform for hotels and other travel brands that want to offer experiences to their guests. Read More

News / Online

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future

By Morgan Hines | October 3, 2023

Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services. Read More

News / Online

Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips

By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023

In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More

News / Technology

Capital One acquires digital concierge, Velocity Black

By Derek Catron | June 2, 2023

Capital One is enhancing its travel offerings with the acquisition of Velocity Black. Read More

News / Online

Tablecross raises $2M to boost food tourism in Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2023

Tablecross operates ByFood.com, a platform to help English-speaking visitors to Japan find food experiences such as tours and cooking classes. Read More

News / Startups

Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London

By Derek Catron | April 19, 2023

The credit card company is geared toward young users and those who want to redeem points they earn through purchases for experiences like dinners out or event tickets. Read More

alt="Journera TripSignals" title="Journera TripSignals"

News / Technology

Journera debuts TripSignals platform to connect travel data

By Derek Catron | April 14, 2023

Journera CEO Jeff Katz sees benefits for travelers as well as the airlines and hotels that want their business from journey’s start to finish. Read More