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WiT Phocuswright Middle East moves to Barcelona
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April 15, 2026
WiT Phocuswright Middle East's move to Barcelona reflects the uncertainty in the region but also allows for broader discussion and a wider range of perspectives.
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Almosafer adds AI travel planning with ChatGPT app
By Morgan Hines
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April 10, 2026
Almosafer joins the list of travel brands that have launched ChatGPT apps as it continues its AI efforts.
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PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025
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December 30, 2025
The PhocusWire team curated a list of 10 insightful interviews this year, focusing on news value and relevance to 2025's top themes.
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The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing
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October 22, 2025
As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders.
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CEO Spotlight: Muzzammil Ahussain of Almosafer
By Abby Crotty
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October 14, 2025
Almosafer CEO Muzzammil Ahussain sat down for an interview to discuss ongoing goals for the OTA and changing customer behaviors.
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Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
By Abby Crotty
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October 7, 2025
According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion.
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Middle East, part 3: How homegrown travel brands are diversifying distribution
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 22, 2019
For the third part in our series on the Middle East, we analyze the distribution landscape and the role of homegrown online travel agencies.
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Middle East, part 2: The travel startup scene
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 15, 2019
For part two in our series on the Middle East we explore the startup ecosystem with input from founders, investors and support programs.
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Middle East, part 1: How a young, digital-savvy population is impacting travel
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 8, 2019
In part one in our series on the Middle East, we look at how the region's young and connected consumers are changing the travel landscape.
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