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Swiss regulator orders Booking.com to cut commission rates 25%

By Abby Crotty | May 22, 2025

The regulator said the ruling was “necessary,” as the parties were unable to reach an agreement after “intensive negotiations.” Read More

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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

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Rapid Fire with Pablo Castillo of Chain4Travel

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

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Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Technology’s role in furthering sustainable travel, economic inclusion

By Ragnar Fjölnisson, Kaptio | April 28, 2025

Ragnar Fjölnisson, co-founder and chief product officer of Kaptio, explains why technology’s role in sustainable travel is more important than ever. Read More

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How can DMOs address changing destination perception?

By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2025

While it’s not clear how inbound travel will change in the long term, in the near term, travelers’ understanding of what it means to book a trip to the U.S. is evolving. Read More

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FTC sues Uber citing "deceptive" billing, cancellation policies

By Morgan Hines | April 21, 2025

The complaint alleges that Uber charged users for its Uber One subscription without their consent and made it difficult to cancel. Read More

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Sonder makes $50M in cost reductions including layoffs ahead of Marriott integration

By Abby Crotty | April 14, 2025

The short-term rental specialist will cut costs by reducing its workforce and implementing "software savings." Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...

By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025

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

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Travel bracing for impact of tariffs

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WIT | April 4, 2025

Travel leaders from the investment community and beyond provide their perspective on how tariffs might impact the industry. Read More

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Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support

By Abby Crotty | March 31, 2025

New data from Travalyst highlighted industry leaders' interest in sustainability, as well as their thoughts on challenges and what may strengthen efforts. Read More

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Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?

By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2025

Wall Street and travel industry analysts weigh in on how factors such as trade wars, economic woes and travel warnings could impact consumers' desire to travel. Read More

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Short-term rentals segment: Living on an arc of its own

By Phocuswright Research | March 24, 2025

Phocuswright's latest research report explores how operators are faring as the market inches toward its new normal. Read More

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European regulator finds Google not compliant with DMA

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2025

The European Commission has said Google-parent Alphabet “self-preferences its own services” following and investigation and feedback from third parties. Read More

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How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?

By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2025

Helping destinations deal with crowds and encouraing consumers to explore lesser-known locations is a shared responsibility across the travel industry between travelers, brands and local authorities,... Read More

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