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News / Technology

Qantas to open product innovation center in South Australia

By Abby Crotty | November 24, 2025

The Sydney-based airline said the center will open in March 2026. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Geoff Freeman of USTA

By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2025

As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Online

From $1.6T to $1.8T: How global travel will grow, shift, go digital by 2027

By Phocuswright Research | October 27, 2025

Fueled by digital adoption and steady leisure demand, this new era of travel is marked by structural transformation on multiple fronts. Read More

News / Startups

The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing

By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025

As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders. Read More

Opinion / Technology

AI’s new gatekeepers: How Booking.com and Expedia are hijacking the future of travel

By Brad Brewer - Agentic Hospitality | October 21, 2025

The EU’s Digital Markets Act forces the biggest online “gatekeepers” to play fair, but it doesn’t yet cover standalone AI assistants—like ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity. Read More

News / Online

European Commission's tourism strategy will focus on 3 priorities

By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, shared Europe’s upcoming strategic goals for travel. Read More

News / Online

Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE

By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025

Service is expected to start with an “inter-emirate corridor” connecting Joby’s planned service in Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah. Read More

News / Online

Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology

By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025

According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion. Read More

News / Online

7 powerful shifts driving the Middle East travel boom

By Phocuswright Research | September 29, 2025

The Middle East has emerged as one of the fastest-growing travel markets globally, supported by proactive government tourism strategies, mega-events and investments in infrastructure. Read More

News / Online

Navan moves closer to IPO

By Morgan Hines | September 22, 2025

The business travel, payments and expense management platform has submitted a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read More

News / Technology

Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025

The test focused on self-service check-in as well as bag drop, security services and boarding. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor, Expedia, Booking, Eu Travel Tech endorse EU online rating code

By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2025

The European Union’s new code of conduct is directed at improved transparency and online review reliability for consumers and travel businesses. Read More