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Prioritizing accessible travel information in the AI age

By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026

Wheel the World co-founder and COO Camilo Navarro weighs in on how technology is impacting accessible travel.... Read More

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Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions

By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026

PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel.... Read More

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OYO-parent Prism files for IPO in India

By Abby Crotty | January 2, 2026

The company is reportedly seeking a valuation between $7 billion and $8 billion. ... Read More

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How Etraveli is thinking about its 'longer-term horizon'

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2026

According to Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund, the company wants to 'double down' on its B2B strategy. ... Read More

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Managing rising fees in 2026: 7 steps for hospitality operators

By Michele Fitzpatrick - Eviivo | January 2, 2026

Eviivo CEO Michele Fitzpatrick outlines how hidden costs may affect operators in the new year, also providing tips to protect margins.... Read More

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The rise of GEO: Why hotel marketers need to think beyond SEO

By Eric Ettlin - Aimbridge Hospitality | December 31, 2025

Second Wave VP of marketing Eric Ettlin discusses the need for hotel marketers to adopt GEO alongside traditional SEO.... Read More

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UAE-based VBooking lands $5M

By Abby Crotty | December 30, 2025

The travel booking platform said the funds will be used to develop an AI concierge and AR-enabled tools.... Read More

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Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules

By Phocuswright Research | December 30, 2025

After years of deflationary drag, Japan entered a new chapter in 2024.... Read More

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PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025

By PhocusWire | December 30, 2025

The PhocusWire team curated a list of 10 insightful interviews this year, focusing on news value and relevance to 2025's top themes.... Read More

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Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026

By Morgan Hines | December 29, 2025

With its Expedia integration, users will be able to talk to Alexa+ to find and book vacation rentals and hotels.... Read More

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The best of Phocuswright research from 2025

By PhocusWire | December 29, 2025

Check out the top performing articles from Phocuswright research this year.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns

By Ryan Fitzgerald - Net Conversion | December 29, 2025

As consumer booking behavior shifts, Net Conversion CEO and co-founder Ryan Fitzgerald discusses the need for travel marketers to adjust.... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, SITA, NextTrip and more...

By PhocusWire | December 26, 2025

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.... Read More

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Playing favorites: The makings of a go-to travel brand

By Phocuswright Research | December 24, 2025

Across airlines, hotels and online travel agencies, value for the money is the dominant factor in brand preference.... Read More

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USTA CEO on perceptions of the US as a destination

By Abby Crotty | December 24, 2025

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand and more needs to be done to address concerns.... Read More

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