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AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025

By Abby Crotty | July 7, 2025

Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why hoteliers are hesitant to really dive in.... Read More

News / Online

Investor grabs 9% of "undervalued" Tripadvisor Group

By Linda Fox | July 3, 2025

Starboard said in an SEC filing that Tripadvisor shares were undervalued and that it would meet with the management and board of directors to explore opportunities to boost value.... Read More

News / Technology

TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards

By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025

Acai competed with four other finalists, including Spark, Trawelt, Travel Intelligence and Zetexa, in a “Dragons’ Den” style travel technology innovation showcase.... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...

By PhocusWire | July 3, 2025

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

Opinion / Online

Loyalty in transition: Why the right rewards and ancillaries matter

By Aleksander Kaczmarek - CarTrawler | July 3, 2025

Aleksander Kaczmarek, vice president of loyalty partnerships at CarTrawler, discusses the need for travel rewards that drive loyalty and revenue.... Read More

News / Technology

SEO has left the party: How travel marketing could change

By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025

Digital travel marketing has changed immensely in recent years, but more shifts are on the horizon as technology, namely AI, continues to evolve.... Read More

News / Technology

Ant International unveils AI-powered travel service Alipay+ Voyager

By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025

Fliggy, Agoda and Trip.com are launch partners for Ant International's AI-powered travel agent.... Read More

News / Online

U.S. car rental: Cooling off or resetting the ride?

By Phocuswright Research | July 2, 2025

With rental rates softening and average revenue per day dipping, companies are shifting gears from high-margin pricing to tighter fleet control and long strategy.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: StaySaavy wants to ensure guests don't overpay for hotel stays

By Abby Crotty | July 2, 2025

Powered by artificial intelligence, StaySaavy monitors hotel prices in real time and rebooks travelers' accommodations if the price drops.... Read More

News / Technology

Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI

By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025

The leaders of hospitality tech companies Hostaway, Lighthouse and Mews discussed growth strategies and technology developments during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025.... Read More

News / Online

Specialist travel brands on being agile and building trust amid volatility

By Linda Fox | July 1, 2025

At Phocuswright Europe 2025, executives from CheckYeti and WingBuddy discussed what it's like to be a niche player in turbulent times.... Read More

News / Online

How the tourism industry can manage attractions overcrowding

By Marisa Garcia | July 1, 2025

Cities, operators and policymakers must reconsider ticket sales, who gets access and what fair visitation looks like as post-pandemic tourism rises.... Read More