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News / Distribution

OTAs squeezed as airlines push for distribution control

By Gulce Karsli Rozenveld - Oojo.com | December 3, 2025

Oojo.com CEO Gulce Karsli Rozenveld outlines potential ramifications of airlines' "quest for total control" of distribution. Read More

News / Technology

3 key shifts happening in the corporate travel landscape

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2025

Executives from Amex GBT, Festive Road and Spotnana discussed how travel search, content distribution and trip servicing are changing for corporate travel buyers and bookers. Read More

News / Online

Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern on OTAs moving up the funnel

By Linda Fox | December 1, 2025

Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern discussed AI's impact on trip planning as well as behind the scenes. Read More

News / Technology

Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism

By Morgan Hines | November 25, 2025

At The Phocuswright Conference, PhocusWire spoke to industry leaders to get a sense of what they’re feeling optimistic and concerned about. Read More

News / Online

Google's agentic booking commercial model to be 'similar' to current model

By Linda Fox | November 24, 2025

Google's James Byers spoke about user trust, LLM differentiation and evolving advertising models in an interview at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Technology

Barry Diller on Google, AI and the future of travel search

By Abby Crotty | November 21, 2025

The chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group said that Google's search monopoly is coming to an end. Read More

News / Online

How social search is influencing the future of travel

By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025

During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube discussed the intersection of travel and social media. Read More

Opinion / Startups

3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round

By Anthony Collias - Stasher | November 19, 2025

Anthony Collias, COO and co-founder of Stasher, lays out why founders should examine their flywheel, budget and business model. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode

By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025

The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott and other industry players. Read More

News / Technology

A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025

AI-focused launches and partnerships have been a weekly, sometimes daily, feature of travel tech news in 2025—and the pace is unlikely to let up. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Mapping the data journey through pilots, co-pilots, autopilots and AI pilots

By Ali Beklen - HotelRunner | November 14, 2025

Ali Beklen, founder and managing partner or HotelRunner, believes travel businesses need an AI pilot due to two new data concepts. Read More

News / Technology

AI at sea: How cruise lines are turning generative tech into practical tools

By Marisa Garcia | November 13, 2025

Cruise lines are increasing AI use, exploring marketing automation, guest personalization and data integration. Read More

News / Technology

Tracking the airline journey from data silos to AI insights

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2025

Airline executives shared insights during a session on how data and AI are reshaping airline operations at the recent World Aviation Festival. Read More