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APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom

By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026

The second part of our APAC travel trend series focuses on loyalty, experiences and technology's role in the "digital-first" region.... Read More

News / Technology

Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking

By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2026

Powered by Connect AI from Lighthouse, The Hotels Network app in ChatGPT is open to hotels across the world.... Read More

News / Technology

Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy

By Cathy Walsh | March 4, 2026

The travel app combines guidebook expertise with interactive maps, local tips and trip-building tools.... Read More

News / Technology

Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026

By PhocusWire | March 4, 2026

At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations. ... Read More

News / Online

APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next

By Abby Crotty | March 4, 2026

In part one of a two-part feature, PhocusWire takes a deep dive into the current travel trends defining APAC and what the landscape may look like moving forward.... Read More

News / Technology

Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers

By Abby Crotty | March 3, 2026

The assistant is available to business travelers who don’t have access to Navan through their employers, allowing them to manage their travel plans and address disruptions.... Read More

News / Online

UK’s CMA launches investigation into Hilton, IHG and Marriott

By Rob Gill and Julie Sickel - BTN Europe | March 3, 2026

The investigation is part of a probe into “suspected sharing” of sensitive information.... Read More

News / Online

Travel’s third-largest sector faces its defining decade

By Phocuswright Research and Arival | March 3, 2026

The experiences sector is set to top $340 billion by 2029, according to research from Phocuswright and Arival.... Read More

News / Online

Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport

By Mark Frary | March 3, 2026

The sector has been active in recent years, with players like BlaBlarCar, Flix, Rome2Rio and Travelier all making moves to adapt to a changing market.... Read More

News / Online

Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future

By WiT | March 2, 2026

In this sneak peek of the new Indonesia Explored report, WiT is diving into how local OTAs are not just defending their home turf but are eyeing regional dominance.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset

By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport.com | March 2, 2026

HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander challenges industry concerns about AI's effect on applications, outlining what sets hotel software apart.... Read More

News / Startups

Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel

By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026

Blockchain startup Chain4Travel was previously named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025.... Read More

News / Online

Holidu acquires German vacation rental platform Bestfewo.de

By Abby Crotty | February 27, 2026

The deal marks Holidu's thirteenth acquisition and expands its customer base in Germany.... Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026

Revenue for the air IT solutions business increased 6.4% to €2.3 billion in 2025 while the hospitality solutions business saw revenue increase 6% to €1 billion.... Read More