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AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom
News / Technology
AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom
By WiT | August 10, 2026
A new WiT report looks at how local giants, government superapps and sky-high AI enthusiasm are reshaping how Thais book their trips.  Read More
Sabre ups 2026 guidance as Q2 exceeds expectations
News / Finance
Sabre ups 2026 guidance as Q2 exceeds expectations
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2026
Sabre's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter came in at $143 million, up 21% year over year, helped by a decrease in labor cost. Read More
Tours and activities growth is outpacing travel overall, distribution is lagging
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Tours and activities growth is outpacing travel overall, distribution is lagging
By Phocuswright Research | August 5, 2026
The Travel Experiences 2026 report, produced jointly by Phocuswright and Arival, sizes and forecasts the global experiences market through 2029 and examines how consumers engage with experiences in... Read More
Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark
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Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2026
Lou Zameryka, Airbnb’s global head of hotel enterprise and connectivity partnerships, said the STR giant is focused on adding “unique, localized-feeling, hospitality-driven hotel partners.” Read More
How Nikhil Ravishankar is navigating Air New Zealand’s 'perfect storm'
News / Online
How Nikhil Ravishankar is navigating Air New Zealand’s 'perfect storm'
By WiT | August 3, 2026
Air New Zealand has rebuilt its team since the pandemic, with 70% of its 12,000 staff members joining since COVID. Read More
Amadeus adjusts 2026 guidance, air distribution hit by Middle East conflict
News / Finance
Amadeus adjusts 2026 guidance, air distribution hit by Middle East conflict
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2026
Amadeus reported a booking evolution decrease of 7.6% in Q2 2026 because of the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Katanox, Airbnb, Amex GBT and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Katanox, Airbnb, Amex GBT and more...
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Accor says most conversations with hotel owners now about AI
News / Finance
Accor says most conversations with hotel owners now about AI
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2026
Accor's CEO believes there are significant savings and RevPAR to be gained through AI. IHG and Radisson unveil latest AI developments. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Filip Filipov of OAG
News / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Filip Filipov of OAG
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2026
Filip Filipov reflected on his first six months as CEO of OAG during an interview at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness
News / Online
Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2026
Executives from Cendyn HomeToGo and Penta Hotels discussed the impact of AI on hospitality marketing at Phocuswright Europe 2026. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Spotnana, Hostaway and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Spotnana, Hostaway and more...
By PhocusWire | July 24, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...
By PhocusWire | July 17, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Fora lands $60M to scale AI assistant for travel advisors
News / Startups
Fora lands $60M to scale AI assistant for travel advisors
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2026
Fora is looking to scale is AI assistant, Via, which is currently in beta with a number of its top advisors. Read More
Omio to acquire Rail Europe
News / Online
Omio to acquire Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2026
Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate $10 million raise is earmarked for Omio's expansion in Asia. Read More
Split payments and the future of checkout in travel
News / Technology
Split payments and the future of checkout in travel
By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2026
Samuel Flynn, co-founder of Hands In, outlines use cases for split payments and how he anticipates people will purchase travel in the future. Read More
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