Sustainability

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

News / Online

Ground transportation experts confront connected trip challenges

By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2025

As travel companies seek interconnectedness that could make processes smoother for travelers, plenty of friction points remain, according to experts. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment

By Frederik Lerche-Lerchenborg - Lavanda | December 12, 2024

Lavanda's CEO argues that professionalization in short-term rentals and technology can improve how rentals are managed and address the anti-tourism sentiment seen in popular destinations recently. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead

By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024

Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How the hospitality industry can best exploit AI

By Tim Davis - Pace Dimensions | December 6, 2024

Tim Davis of Pace Dimensions explores how the hospitality industry can take advantage of the technology across a number of front and back office processes. Read More

News / Online

OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions

By Mileva Sapic | November 16, 2024

OpenAirlines has secured new funding to advance sustainable aviation technology and support the industry’s decarbonization efforts globally. Read More

Opinion / Online

Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry

By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | November 15, 2024

As COP29 draws to a close, Bob Garner, founder of EnviroRental, discusses the importance of taking action to make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry. Read More

News / Technology

Is the future of travel regulation digital and green?

By PhocusWright Research | November 11, 2024

According to Phocuswright Research, navigating a patchwork of regulations across borders is a major challenge for travel businesses. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Byway

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

Byway offers trips across Europe, including overland transport, hand-picked accommodation, and on-demand expert advice. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Eco.mio

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

Eco.mio is a browser extension that helps companies guide their employees to greener business travel decisions. Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More