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Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market

By Linda Fox | July 22, 2026

Loveholidays head of strategy Isabella Cheng discusses dynamic packaging growth and AI usage in an interview in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe 2026.... Read More

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AI's success in travel hinges on human involvement

By Morgan Hines | July 22, 2026

Behavioral science plays into how travelers and travel company teams take to AI, and a human touch is necessary for success.... Read More

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Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa

By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026

The companies said the acquisition marks a step toward consolidation in Europe's fragmented outdoor experiences industry.... Read More

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Mindtrip targets DMOs with AI visibility tool

By Linda Fox | July 21, 2026

The Answer Intelligence solution enables DMOs to create content optimized for AI discovery, helping destinations to increase their visibility.... Read More

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Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search

By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026

An audit performed by Obvlo found that only 23 out of 100 travel brands were AI ready.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Booking Holdings' 'connected trip' vision never materialized, and AI is the latest threat

By Mario Gavira | July 21, 2026

According to Mario Gavira, the AI wave is increasing pressure on the OTA to deliver the connected trip.... Read More

News / Startups

30 Sundays lands $6.7M for AI travel planning service

By Linda Fox | July 20, 2026

India-based 30 Sundays is an AI-driven journey planner, offering users a video-based itinerary that they can change through a conversational interface. ... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls

By Abby Crotty | July 20, 2026

The AI-powered phone receptionist offers a flexible pricing model, allowing tour operators to reduce spend in quieter months.... Read More

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EU digital ID initiatives gather momentum, user familiarity lags

By Linda Fox | July 20, 2026

By the end of 2026, countries in Europe must provide an EUDI Wallet to citizens. Are consumers and the travel industry ready?... Read More

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BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel

By Abby Crotty | July 17, 2026

Uniglobe Alliance Travel has five offices in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its brand name until the end of the year.... Read More

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AI risk to OTAs is margin squeeze, not disintermediation

By Linda Fox | July 17, 2026

The risk of OTAs being disintermediated by AI might have been exaggerated as pressure on margin is perhaps the more likely outcome, according to investment bank BTIG.... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...

By PhocusWire | July 17, 2026

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

News / Startups

Travel startup investors look beyond AI hype

By Abby Crotty | July 17, 2026

In the challenging funding environment, travel startups are demonstrating differentiation and value to attract investors.... Read More

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Fora lands $60M to scale AI assistant for travel advisors

By Linda Fox | July 16, 2026

Fora is looking to scale is AI assistant, Via, which is currently in beta with a number of its top advisors.... Read More

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Expedia Trails Fund links sustainability with commerce

By WiT | July 16, 2026

According to Aditi Mohapatra, VP of global social impact and sustainability at Expedia Group, data drove the decision to establish the fund.... Read More

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