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News / Technology

Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future

By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2025

During an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, innovation consultant Marc Mekki explained the “paradox” of AI. Read More

News / Technology

Google's take on travel search and AI's influence

By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025

Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how AI will transform the trip planning process and impact travel marketers. Read More

News / Technology

The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech space, which often incentivizes new hires. Read More

News / Online

The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?

By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025

Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the... Read More

News / Online

Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty

By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025

Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion this year, a 6.6% growth year over year, and the United States is expected to be the top market for spending, according to a new GBTA... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

How order management systems could create a new era of connected travel

By Cyril Tetaz - Amadeus | July 21, 2025

Cyril Tetaz, EVP of airline solutions at Amadeus, breaks down six ways order management systems will impact connected travel. Read More

News / Online

European hotels rebuff Airbnb's overtourism claims

By Mark Frary | July 17, 2025

Airbnb alleges that hotels are to blame for overtourism in Europe, but hotels say that's not the case. Read More

News / Technology

Accor's tech chief on experiences, shifting mindset and system fragmentation

By Linda Fox | July 16, 2025

Accor's chief commercial, digital and technology officer Alix Boulnois shared her thoughts on the group's digital transformation during an interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

Opinion / Online

Instagram's Google integration: A game changer for travel marketing

By Mario Gavira | July 15, 2025

Mario Gavira discusses Instagram's Google integration, calling the implications "profound" amid the visual storytelling era. Read More

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

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

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

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

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