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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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Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation shares where the industry is with its sustainability attitudes and efforts.
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By Cathy Walsh
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April 20, 2026
The startup offers an AI platform that manages guest interactions across channels while providing staff support and operational insights.
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Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
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April 15, 2026
Data fragmentation is hampering progress for airlines and airports in their AI and digital ID initiatives.
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Startup Stage: Drifter targets AI discovery gap with visibility platform for destinations
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April 1, 2026
The startup monitors how destinations, hotels and attractions appear across AI platforms and offers tools to improve visibility.
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Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
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March 13, 2026
PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights such as event-specific demand data.
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At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.
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UK’s CMA launches investigation into Hilton, IHG and Marriott
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March 3, 2026
The investigation is part of a probe into “suspected sharing” of sensitive information.
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6 AI trends that will matter to hotels in 2026
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January 30, 2026
While the AI hype has been exhausting, Cloudbeds' Sebastien Leitner argues that there are some transformative shifts in hospitality.
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Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
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January 14, 2026
Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment?
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Lighthouse brings in CFO with IPO experience
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January 8, 2026
Lighthouse said it is building the "financial and strategic infrastucture to match its scale."
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Why data quality is becoming the foundation of travel innovation
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January 7, 2026
Yanolja's Changemaker session at The Phocuswright Conference explored how low-quality data remains one of the biggest barriers to innovation in hospitality and how cloud-based platforms are changing the...
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Beyond the software: Why support defines success in vacation rentals
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January 5, 2026
Software providers support property managers to streamline workflows and reduce manual errors, allowing managers to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining impeccable owner...
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: The Data Appeal Company
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December 12, 2025
Data Appeal CEO and founder Mirko Lalli outlines the company's two-pronged solution to DMOs' data challenges.
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: AB Tasty
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AB Tasty offers its "Emotions AI" solution for travel brands, helping to personalize the site experience based on customer needs.
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