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Google UCP and travel’s race for an agentic commerce standard

By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2026

The protocol will allow agents and systems to operate in tandem over businesses, payment providers and consumer surfaces. Read More

News / Technology

Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI

By Morgan Hines | January 14, 2026

Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment? Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: John Lyotier of TravelAI

By Abby Crotty | January 13, 2026

TravelAI co-founder and CEO John Lyotier discusses the company's mission to achieve a 'web of one' and next steps in personalization. Read More

News / Online

Before, during, after: The acquisition diary of a travel tech CEO

By Maria von Foerster - RightRez | January 12, 2026

RightRez CEO Maria von Foerster shares her experience throughout the acquisition process. Read More

News / Distribution

Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’

By Abby Crotty | January 9, 2026

Executives from iSeatz, Hopper and Chase Travel outline the expanding ecosystem that is the travel marketplace. Read More

News / Technology

The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?

By Mark Frary | January 8, 2026

Industry leaders debated whether AI is more advantageous or threatening for travel at WTM London. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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

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