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Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents
News / Technology
Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents
By Abby Crotty | July 14, 2025
During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital identity wallets and how AI will come into play. Read More
How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery
News / Technology
How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery
By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2025
At Phocuswright Europe, Judith Eyck of HolidayPirates and Adrian Villabruna of Videreo discussed how social media and AI may work together during the travel planning process. Read More
Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
News / Technology
Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
By Abby Crotty | July 10, 2025
AI tools are becoming more common for leisure travel planning, especially with travelers from emerging markets. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Uli Pillau of Apaleo
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Uli Pillau of Apaleo
By Abby Crotty | July 9, 2025
Uli Pillau, CEO and founder of Apaleo, shares his thoughts on the latest AI initiatives, the hospitality industry tech stack and more. Read More
Ryanair's Michael Cawley on tech investment and AI philosophy
News / Technology
Ryanair's Michael Cawley on tech investment and AI philosophy
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025
In an interview at Phocuswright Europe, Michael Cawley, a former CFO and deputy CEO of Ryanair, discussed the airline's tech investment priorities and philosophy around implementing AI. Read More
AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
News / Technology
AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
By Abby Crotty | July 7, 2025
Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why hoteliers are hesitant to really dive in. Read More
SEO has left the party: How travel marketing could change
News / Technology
SEO has left the party: How travel marketing could change
By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025
Digital travel marketing has changed immensely in recent years, but more shifts are on the horizon as technology, namely AI, continues to evolve. Read More
Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI
News / Technology
Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025
The leaders of hospitality tech companies Hostaway, Lighthouse and Mews discussed growth strategies and technology developments during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More
How the tourism industry can manage attractions overcrowding
News / Online
How the tourism industry can manage attractions overcrowding
By Marisa Garcia | July 1, 2025
Cities, operators and policymakers must reconsider ticket sales, who gets access and what fair visitation looks like as post-pandemic tourism rises. Read More
Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
News / Technology
Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2025
Aviation executives from Lufthansa Group and OAG addressed data fragmentation, as well as risk and opportunities for AI during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
Opinion / Technology
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - T2Impact | June 27, 2025
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal of tech consultancy T2Impact, delves into the challenges of integrating AI with legacy infrastructures. Read More
How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms
News / Technology
How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms
By Linda Fox & Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025
Cloudbeds' study delves into how hotels appear in AI search results.   Read More
Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity
News / Technology
Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity
By Abby Crotty | June 25, 2025
According to Nick Price, co-chair of DIF Hospitality & Travel Special Interest Group, the current travel experience is too difficult to manage. Read More
Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control
News / Distribution
Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control
By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2025
There's been a “channel shift” back to the OTAs and other digital avenues, but hotels are starting to lose control of their rates. Read More
Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
News / Technology
Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025
The list of cyber threats to travel brands such as phishing, credential stuffing and nation state attacks is growing as artificial intelligence advances. Read More
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