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AI debate continues: Will travel's biggest brands thrive or falter?
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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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June 5, 2026
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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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Meet the 17 finalists of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
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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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Why travel is the new battleground for bank loyalty
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May 12, 2026
Travel rewards are reshaping bank loyalty as consumers seek more value, flexibility and ways to offset rising trip costs through credit card travel portals.
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