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97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
News / Technology
97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025
Hospitable surveyed 566 short-term rental hosts across different management types, including self-managers, co-hosts and property managers. ... Read More
Fragmentation, regulation, acceleration: The new short-term rental playbook
News / Online
Fragmentation, regulation, acceleration: The new short-term rental playbook
By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2025
While growth is expected to moderate to single digits in 2025, the short-term rental sector remains a structurally significant force in global lodging.... Read More
What investors get wrong about travel startups
News / Startups
What investors get wrong about travel startups
By Mark Frary | May 12, 2025
Getting investments right in travel is a challenge, particularly with startups—and those in the industry say mistakes are part of the process.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
Opinion / Technology
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
By Andy Headington - Adido | May 9, 2025
Andy Headington, CEO of Adido, explores why travel companies have become so much more reliant on Google than other industries.... Read More
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
News / Online
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries.... Read More
NextTrip secures $3M credit line
News / Online
NextTrip secures $3M credit line
By Abby Crotty | May 8, 2025
The company said drawdowns will be used for marketing, product launches and platform developments.... Read More
Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
News / Technology
Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2025
Amadeus reported revenue increases across its air distribution, air IT solutions and hospitality technology business units in the first quarter of 2025.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 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
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, has been on a decade and a half journey with the experiences-focused company that he co-founded in 2009 with three classmates. ... Read More
Uber reports Q1 revenue increase, ramps up autonomous vehicle partnerships
News / Technology
Uber reports Q1 revenue increase, ramps up autonomous vehicle partnerships
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025
Uber has signed new deals for robotaxis in markets around the world with Pony AI, May Mobility and Momenta and expanded its partnership with WeRide to bring autonomous vehicles to more cities.... Read More
Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
News / Online
Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
By Abby Crotty | May 7, 2025
The company, which owns the Tripadvisor brand, Viator and TheFork, reported a slight increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025.... Read More
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
News / Distribution
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025
Sabre reported a decline in Q1 2025 revenue, while operating income increased slightly and EBITDA rose 5% to $105 million.... Read More
Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition
News / Online
Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition
By Phocuswright Research | May 7, 2025
As high-end hotel brands expand and international arrivals soar, Spain is solidifying its position as a premium destination for travelers and investors.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna
News / Online
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
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