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Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness
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July 27, 2026
Executives from Cendyn HomeToGo and Penta Hotels discussed the impact of AI on hospitality marketing at Phocuswright Europe 2026.
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AI debate continues: Will travel's biggest brands thrive or falter?
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July 1, 2026
Mario Gavira and Christian Watts brought their ongoing PhocusWire debate to the studio at Phocuswright Europe 2026, offering sharply different views on how artificial intelligence will reshape travel...
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Trust, AI acceleration, diversity to shape the future of travel
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June 26, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders from various sectors shared their takes on what will impact travel’s future at HBX Group’s MarketHub Americas event.
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Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption
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June 23, 2026
Separate surveys from Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show highlight growing investment in artificial intelligence as travel companies look to manage disruption, improve traveler experiences...
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Cutting through the AI noise: Hospitality's next era
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June 22, 2026
Stakeholders from Aimbridge Hospitality, In2 Consulting, Wyndham and Another Star shared their thoughts on the AI era at HITEC 2026
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RealTime Reservation acquires STAY, targeting end-to-end guest experience
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June 17, 2026
The deal brings together pre-arrival commerce and in-stay engagement capabilities as hotels look to drive ancillary revenue and deepen guest relationships.
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Cloudbeds, Journey partner to help independent hotels compete with brand loyalty programs
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June 11, 2026
Journey’s AI-driven loyalty engine will be integrated into the Cloudbeds platform, giving independent properties a new way to incentivize direct bookings.
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more...
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Are hotel CEOs overestimating their AI edge?
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June 2, 2026
Hotel brands are touting AI as a competitive advantage, but long-term differentiation may hinge on data, execution speed and control over distribution.
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May 29, 2026
Finalists will compete in person at Phocuswright Europe, and winners from each region will deliver showcase presentations at WiT Singapore.
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AI-powered, human-led: Scaling trust in travel
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May 26, 2026
AI may power travel’s next operating model, but trust will depend on human judgment, empathy and connection as automation reshapes the traveler experience.
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Airbnb's updates build towards wider personalization and community ambitions
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May 20, 2026
Airbnb's AI-driven app updates and additions to Services and Experiences point to its wider strategy.
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Expedia Group moves advertising unit under CMO Jochen Koedijk
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May 18, 2026
The move continues Expedia Group's reorganization following the merger of its B2B and supply businesses.
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