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News / Technology

The impact on travel from Google I/O 2025 launches

By Mark Frary | May 23, 2025

At look at how launches and updates, including AI mode and agentic AI, from the Google I/O 2025 event this week might play out in travel. Read More

Opinion / Technology

4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel

By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2025

Mario Gavira outlines future scenarios amid the evolution of agentic AI in travel—and provides key recommendations for how OTAs can respond. Read More

News / Distribution

Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?

By Abby Crotty | May 19, 2025

Guests are looking for more from their vacations—what will it take for the STR sector to fully embrace alternative revenue streams? Read More

Opinion / Technology

Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?

By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | May 16, 2025

ARI, or availability, rates, inventory, could radically change the hotel booking process with real-time pricing. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Boarding call: Future-proofing airlines with data

By Tim McMullen, DataArt | May 12, 2025

A modern data platform is as critical, enabling airlines to make smarter decisions, respond faster to change and unlock new opportunities through automation and innovation. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)

By Andy Headington - Adido | May 9, 2025

Andy Headington, CEO of Adido, explores why travel companies have become so much more reliant on Google than other industries. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI

By Abby Crotty | May 7, 2025

The company, which owns the Tripadvisor brand, Viator and TheFork, reported a slight increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more...

By PhocusWire | May 2, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More

News / Technology

Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?

By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025

Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be altered by artificial intelligence, though exactly how remains to be seen. Read More

News / Online

Rapid fire with Olaf Backofen of Lufthansa Group

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2025

Olaf Backofen, head of retail partnerships for Lufthansa Group, said the company's priorities for 2025 include leveraging AI to improve the customer experience. Read More