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6 AI trends that will matter to hotels in 2026
By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds
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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
By Morgan Hines
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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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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
By Tim Rosolio - Expedia Group
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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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December 5, 2025
AB Tasty offers its "Emotions AI" solution for travel brands, helping to personalize the site experience based on customer needs.
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From back office to bottom line: How hotels can transform payments into growth strategy
By Brett Elzinga - Onyx CenterSource
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December 4, 2025
In an article and video interview, Onyx CenterSource SVP Brett Elzinga explains why the next frontier in hotel payments lies in intelligent automation and data-driven analytics.
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Amex GBT CEO on why AI will ‘strengthen and strengthen’ TMCs
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December 4, 2025
At The Beat Live event this week, Amex GBT CEO Paul Abbott detailed why he believes TMCs can thrive in an AI environment.
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Emirates teams up with OpenAI to drive AI adoption
By Linda Fox
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November 26, 2025
The collaboration will see the deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise alongside training to help implement AI capabilities across the carrier.
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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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Tracking the airline journey from data silos to AI insights
By Linda Fox
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November 12, 2025
Airline executives shared insights during a session on how data and AI are reshaping airline operations at the recent World Aviation Festival.
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Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026
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November 10, 2025
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in travel, hospitality and tourism.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Dazhboards
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November 10, 2025
Dazhboards is an AI-powered business intelligence and automation platform built for tour and activity operators.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Indicio
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November 10, 2025
Indicio offers decentralized identity technology to help make digital identity verification seamless, secure and compliant for airlines, airports and border agencies.
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