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Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2026

Airbnb's chief business officer Dave Stephenson talks new lines of business, loyalty, changing fees structure and geographic expansion. Read More

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Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026

By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026

Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More

News / Technology

Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions

By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026

PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel. Read More

Opinion / Online

Managing rising fees in 2026: 7 steps for hospitality operators

By Michele Fitzpatrick - Eviivo | January 2, 2026

Eviivo CEO Michele Fitzpatrick outlines how hidden costs may affect operators in the new year, also providing tips to protect margins. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The rise of GEO: Why hotel marketers need to think beyond SEO

By Eric Ettlin - Aimbridge Hospitality | December 31, 2025

Second Wave VP of marketing Eric Ettlin discusses the need for hotel marketers to adopt GEO alongside traditional SEO. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025

By PhocusWire | 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. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns

By Ryan Fitzgerald - Net Conversion | December 29, 2025

As consumer booking behavior shifts, Net Conversion CEO and co-founder Ryan Fitzgerald discusses the need for travel marketers to adjust. Read More

News / Online

USTA CEO on perceptions of the US as a destination

By Abby Crotty | December 24, 2025

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand and more needs to be done to address concerns. Read More

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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2025

By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025

Revisit the 10 most-read news stories on PhocusWire this year, covering loyalty, AI and more. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre CEO on innovation and the evolving distribution model

By Linda Fox | December 22, 2025

Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert discusses being the underdog, the company's innovation focus and AI disrupting distribution at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How ready is your travel company for agentic AI?

By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | December 19, 2025

Nezasa CEO Manuel Hilty contends that tools will become the differentiator for travel companies in the age of AI. Read More

News / Online

Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2025

PhocusWire names its 2025 newsmakers, spotlighting the companies and individuals behind the most significant moves. Read More

News / Technology

How corporate travel, payments could change by 2030

By Morgan Hines | December 16, 2025

Blockskye co-CEO and co-founder Brook Armstrong shared his vision for the changing payments frontier at The Beat Live. Read More

News / Online

Redefining hospitality with services, AI and more ways to stay

By Abby Crotty | December 15, 2025

Executives from Marriott, Casago and Airbnb discuss strategies and initiatives defining the changing hospitality industry. Read More

News / Technology

How Expedia Group believes AI can improve digital travel marketing

By Morgan Hines | December 12, 2025

AI-supported travel marketing can work—as long as it still has a human touch, according to Rob Torres of Expedia Group. Read More

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