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News / Technology

Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025

By PhocusWire | November 20, 2025

AI platform Wenrix was the runner-up for the 2025 Travel Innovator of the Year award. Read More

News / Startups

AI event planning platform BoomPop lands $25M

By Abby Crotty | November 14, 2025

The funding round includes an additional $16 million of debt and credit via Silicon Valley Bank. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities

By Abby Crotty | October 21, 2025

Guests can now interact with other travelers they meet on experiences, while hosts can set new cancellation policies and access price tips. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: SplitStay wants to help solo travelers split accommodations

By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2025

SplitStay is a travel-tech marketplace that helps solo travelers share accommodations in a secure, transparent and cost-effective way. 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 / Technology

Mary Meeker AI Trends Report: 7 takeaways for the travel industry

By Matthew Parsons | June 16, 2025

The lengthy report offers crucial takeaways for the travel industry, including insights into hospitality automation, autonomous cars and an agentic future. Read More

News / Online

TourRadar launches Moments feature enabling bookings from photos and reels

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025

With the launch of Moments, TourRadar is aiming to close the gap between finding inspiration on social platforms and booking. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025

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

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning

By Abby Crotty | June 6, 2025

Tukio wants to improve transparency and simplify the planning and booking process for African safaris. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why AI travel scenarios miss the $3T opportunity

By Robert Matsuoka | May 30, 2025

Former TripAdvisor exec Robert Matsuoka evaluates where AI misses the mark in travel—and where the actual disruption will come from. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More

News / Technology

How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025

Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content. Read More

News / Startups

AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch

By Morgan Hines | March 12, 2025

In a post addressed to creators and travelers Monday, Thatch said its content has migrated to Mindtrip. Read More

News / Technology

Exoticca receives €25M to expand presence, build out AI technology

By Morgan Hines | February 11, 2025

The €25 million comes in the form of a venture debt facility from BBVA Spark, following the company’s recently completed €60 million Series D round which was headed up by Quadrille Capital. Read More