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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...
By PhocusWire | July 17, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Omio to acquire Rail Europe
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Omio to acquire Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2026
Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate $10 million raise is earmarked for Omio's expansion in Asia. Read More
A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
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A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2026
Travel in APAC is shifting—and it's no longer focused on one direction. Read More
European travelers are changing the rules
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European travelers are changing the rules
By Phocuswright Research | July 7, 2026
Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026 breaks down exactly where markets are pulling apart.   Read More
The importance of fundamentals in travel if the agentic workforce is untrustworthy
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The importance of fundamentals in travel if the agentic workforce is untrustworthy
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2026
Trainline has partnered with Anthropic to implement AI internally and in customer-facing applications. At the recent TravelTech Show, Trainline CTO Mike Hyde shared his experience so far. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Naren Shaam of Omio
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CEO Spotlight: Naren Shaam of Omio
By Morgan Hines | July 2, 2026
Naren Shaam discusses AI, scaling Omio, operations and more in a wide-ranging conversation with PhocusWire. Read More
Skyscanner launches AI travel discovery, road trip planning tools
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Skyscanner launches AI travel discovery, road trip planning tools
By Cathy Walsh | June 30, 2026
The company is testing personalized destination recommendations and road trip itineraries while also expanding flight tracking, price alerts and accommodations. Read More
OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
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OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2026
How Europe’s travelers are planning differently in 2026. Read More
Supercharging travel: 10 Trends that will shape the industry over the next decade
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Supercharging travel: 10 Trends that will shape the industry over the next decade
By Matthew Parsons | June 22, 2026
Download the PhocusWire and RateHawk report on the trends, technologies and industry shifts set to shape travel professionals over the next decade. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
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US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
By Phocuswright Research | June 9, 2026
Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's outlook. Read More
Why selling the ticket is no longer enough
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Why selling the ticket is no longer enough
By Stay22 | June 2, 2026
Ancillary revenue used to mean extra baggage and seat selection. The real opportunity sits in the broader journey, and most brands are not built to capture it. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TUI Group, Mews, CarTrawler, Sabre and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TUI Group, Mews, CarTrawler, Sabre and more...
By PhocusWire | May 29, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
New developer challenge offers resort stays, API credits for AI travel agents that can actually book
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New developer challenge offers resort stays, API credits for AI travel agents that can actually book
By PhocusWire | May 28, 2026
RouteStack’s 21-day Build Challenge gives developers access to travel inventory, checkout and payouts to test whether AI agents can move from demo to transaction. Read More
Are you buying growth or paying for bookings you'd get anyway? What the data shows
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Are you buying growth or paying for bookings you'd get anyway? What the data shows
By John Matson, Propellic | May 27, 2026
New benchmark data from Propellic shows when travel brands should scale paid media, where ROAS breaks down and why weak attribution can hide true growth. Read More
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