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How tours and activities can build on travel momentum

By Derek Catron | June 28, 2023

A panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe brought together leaders from Viator, TUI Musement and Civitatis to discuss opportunities for tours and activities growth. Read More

Opinion / Technology

3 takeaways for travel insurtechs from Sam Altman's world tour

By Daniel Green - Faye | June 27, 2023

As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman continues his call for increased regulation of artificial intelligence, what lessons can be applied about regulation to the travel insurance space? Read More

News / Online

Airbnb talks strategy on marketing, travel dispersal, more

By Derek Catron | June 26, 2023

Airbnb’s Amir Segall shares insights on redistributing tourism and other strategies during a center stage interview at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Personalization + ChatGPT = Holy grail in customer intent

By Terry Jones | June 23, 2023

ChatGPT is going to change travel search for the better, and adding personalization will make it wonderful. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2023

Following our recent piece on top investors in travel tech, PhocusWire collected insights from startups on what they look for in investors. Read More

News / Online

4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023

By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023

Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges

By Linda Fox | June 20, 2023

Luis Maroto, president and CEO of Amadeus, joined Phocuswright Europe 2023 to talk about the economy, distribution developments and potential growth opportunities for the company. Read More

News / Technology

Could generative AI make Google Maps a full travel app?

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023

A Lufthansa Innovation Hub study explores how generative AI could be the final piece of the map-based travel planning puzzle. Read More

News / Online

Microsoft, Trip.com and Kayak on their work with ChatGPT

By Derek Catron | June 15, 2023

Generative AI dominated conversations at Phocuswright Europe even before the discussion turned to its best-known tool. Read More

News / Online

Young leaders step forward at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By Derek Catron | June 13, 2023

The conference, which goes through Wednesday, opened with a summit for travel professionals under age 35 to highlight the challenges - and opportunities - they will face as industry leaders. Read More

News / Startups

Top investors in travel tech 2023

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023

This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have participated in at least four non-debt funding rounds or at least three rounds of at least $10... Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023

News / Technology

Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2023

Actor Edward Norton joined the event, saying young people “should be mad,” while he also applauded Uber's use of its platform to push for the adoption of electric vehicles. Read More

News / Technology

Priceline partners with Google to deploy generative AI

By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2023

Priceline will use the generative AI technology to create a new virtual travel assistant chatbot to improve internal workflows. Read More

News / Online

Online travel giants Q1 marketing spending shows wide variance

By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2023

Expedia Group spent the highest percentage of revenue on marketing while Airbnb spent the least and focused on expanding brand awareness and balancing supply and demand. Read More

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