Loyalty

Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
News / Startups
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By PhocusWire | October 19, 2026
Four members of the Hot 25 class of 2024 share this year's milestones and where they see AI having a real impact. Read More
Dfinitiv unveils travel loyalty experiences platform for AI assistants
News / Technology
Dfinitiv unveils travel loyalty experiences platform for AI assistants
By Linda Fox | October 7, 2026
Dfinitiv's loyalty program platform aims to help travel brands drive engagement and increase revenue opportunities. Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia, Mindtrip, Yanolja and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia, Mindtrip, Yanolja and more...
By PhocusWire | October 2, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Accor unveils conversational AI concierge
News / Technology
Accor unveils conversational AI concierge
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2026
Accor's travel assistant ALL Concierge provides booking through to on-stay assistance and is available on the group's website and app, as well as through WhatsApp and iMessage. Read More
Startup Stage: Passtination wants to help airlines extend loyalty programs
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Passtination wants to help airlines extend loyalty programs
By Abby Crotty | September 14, 2026
The white-label, in-destination loyalty solution is licensed to airlines on an annual basis. Read More
Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking
News / Technology
Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2026
During a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Wednesday, Gorin discussed recent AI efforts and future plans for the technology. Read More
Airlines’ ancillary revenue grows twice as fast as overall revenue
News / Distribution
Airlines’ ancillary revenue grows twice as fast as overall revenue
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2026
The latest report from IdeaWorksCompany found that airlines generated $13.2 billion in ancillary revenue in 2025. Read More
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
Event / Technology
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
September 8, 2026
Phocuswright's Travel Marketing AI summit comes to London, September 8. On Demand
Hotel booking goes live in Google's AI Mode, flights still waiting
News / Technology
Hotel booking goes live in Google's AI Mode, flights still waiting
By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2026
U.S. travelers can now book hotels inside Google's AI Mode with partners including Marriott, Booking.com and Expedia, though flight booking is not yet available. Read More
HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use
News / Finance
HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use
By Morgan Hines | August 20, 2026
CEO and co-founder Patrick Andrae attributed faster response times and an 85% reduction in chat escalation to AI implementation. Read More
Google to buy Spirit Airlines' data for $10M
News / Online
Google to buy Spirit Airlines' data for $10M
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 18, 2026
A Google spokesperson said the company will use the data to improve its products and AI models. Read More
How Mad Monkey aligned its social media strategy with the way its guests travel
News / Online
How Mad Monkey aligned its social media strategy with the way its guests travel
By Cathy Walsh | August 18, 2026
The hostel operator has built a multifaceted creator strategy around how young travelers discover destinations, connect with one another and move through Southeast Asia. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Mews, Agoda, Spotnana and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Mews, Agoda, Spotnana and more...
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors
News / Technology
Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | August 10, 2026
Bilt worked with a board of travel advisors to develop the platform. Read More
Report: Travelers want AI personalization, not unchecked autonomy
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: Travelers want AI personalization, not unchecked autonomy
By Amadeus | August 3, 2026
Amadeus’ Tailored Horizons report explores how U.S. travelers want AI to personalize trips, where they trust the technology and why control and transparency matter. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026