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Why one European digital identity playbook won't work for three markets

By Phocuswright Research | August 25, 2026

The EU Digital Identity Wallet is gaining ground across Europe but not for the reasons its backers might expect. Read More

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AI trip planning is outpacing DMO adoption

By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2026

There is a growing disconnect between DMOs’ AI preparedness and rising traveler use. Read More

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AI transformation in travel: Ante Dagelić of Travelier

By Abby Crotty | August 24, 2026

Ante Dagelić, VP of AI at Travelier, discusses how the company is adapting to new technology in the latest installment of PhocusWire's AI Transformation in Travel series. Read More

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How AI is quietly rewriting hospitality job descriptions

By Matthew Parsons | August 20, 2026

As AI moves from experimental to essential, hospitality operators need employees who understand both the technology and businesses these tools are meant to serve. Read More

News / Online

CEO Spotlight: Harman Singh Narula of Canary Technologies

By Morgan Hines | August 19, 2026

Canary Technologies CEO Harman Singh Narula discusses the company's strengths and the future of travel in conversation with PhocusWire. Read More

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How Mad Monkey aligned its social media strategy with the way its guests travel

By Cathy Walsh | August 18, 2026

The hostel operator has built a multifaceted creator strategy around how young travelers discover destinations, connect with one another and move through Southeast Asia. Read More

Opinion / Technology

AI tools are becoming a single point of failure for hotels: How to reduce the risk

By Stephan Wiesener and Mike Rawson | August 17, 2026

Apaleo's Stephan Wiesener and citizenM's Mike Rawson argue that hotels need to treat AI resilience as an architectural consideration. Read More

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Case studies on AI in travel highlight data, trust and bottleneck challenges

By Linda Fox | August 14, 2026

Phocuswright Europe 2026 provided a platform for three companies—TravlrID, TrustYou and The Hotels Network—to share examples of AI in action and debate challenges. Read More

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The challenge of keeping AI-generated travel review summaries accurate, objective and useful

By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2026

AI-generated review summaries promise simplicity in travel, but can they capture the full picture? Read More

Interview / Technology

AI transformation in travel: Javier Cabrerizo of HBX Group

By Morgan Hines | August 12, 2026

Javier Cabrerizo, chief strategy, transformation and AI officer for HBX Group, sat down with PhocusWire as part of our AI Transformation in Travel series. Read More

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What the EU AI Act means for the travel industry

By Mark Frary | August 11, 2026

The EU AI Act requires clear labeling of AI-generated content and transparency when customers are interacting with AI systems. Read More

Opinion / Technology

TourRadar's Travis Pittman on rebuilding the company using AI

By Travis Pittman - TourRadar | August 10, 2026

TourRadar CEO and co-founder Travis Pittman outlines his experience training AI, comparing the experience to training a junior employee. Read More

News / Finance

Airbnb continues hotel push: 'Stepping on the gas'

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2026

Airbnb’s hotel business performing is “significantly better than expected,” CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky said. Read More

News / Finance

Expedia Group is investing in AI that doesn't convert yet

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2026

Expedia Group upped its 2026 guidance on the back of its Q2 results and discussed where AI is having the greatest impact. Read More

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Booking Holdings: AI visibility is up, but referrals stay under 1% of room nights

By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2026

Traffic from LLMs accounts for less than 1% of Booking Holdings' room nights, CFO Ewout Steenbergen said during the company's second-quarter earnings call. Read More

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