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How the 2026 Middle East conflict is reshaping travel demand
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April 23, 2026
Find out how search data can help travel sellers know what to do next.
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AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media
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April 7, 2026
As AI compresses the path to purchase, travel brands are expanding commerce media to capture high-intent demand.
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April 6, 2026
Membership option offers a commission-free alternative as operators seek more control over distribution and guest relationships.
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Travel marketing's AI identity crisis
By Morgan Hines
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April 2, 2026
Industry leaders at Phocuswright’s Travel Marketing AI Summit shared varying perspectives on the future of the funnel.
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Spain to enforce €64 million Airbnb fine
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March 27, 2026
Spain has rejected Airbnb's appeal to its fine for advertising unlicensed short-term rentals.
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Monetizing inspiration and rebuilding the travel booking funnel
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March 26, 2026
As technology continues to connect inspiration with commerce, the early stages of the travel journey are becoming one of the most valuable places to capture demand.
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Google testing ad formats for travel in AI Mode
By Linda Fox
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February 13, 2026
Google is testing ad formats in retail and said similar tests were happening in other industries such as travel.
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Mount, Popfly merge to support travel brands, creators
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February 6, 2026
Adventure content company Popfly will integrate Mount’s network into its own.
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Trivago turns a corner with strong 2025 results
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February 3, 2026
Trivago credited its revenue growth to a rise in referral revenue in Q4 2025, its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in this metric.
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Spain slaps Airbnb with €64 million fine
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December 16, 2025
Airbnb plans to challenge the fine, with a company spokesperson stating that the ministry's actions are "contrary to applicable regulations in Spain."
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How Expedia Group believes AI can improve digital travel marketing
By Morgan Hines
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December 12, 2025
AI-supported travel marketing can work—as long as it still has a human touch, according to Rob Torres of Expedia Group.
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How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion
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December 1, 2025
How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion false Amazon Ads Brought to you by https://bit.ly/3QE6but 20345 0 74 FromOurPartners Travel marketers are navigating a rapidly changing...
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Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
By Morgan Hines
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November 17, 2025
The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott and other industry players.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
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November 14, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.
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Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
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November 6, 2025
When asked about Expedia Group’s strategic approach to its OpenAI partnership, CEO Ariane Gorin said the company has two main priorities.
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