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DMOs shift toward destination-as-a-service model in AI era
By Morgan Hines
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May 4, 2026
As travelers lean into AI travel planning, how can DMOs maintain and gain visibility?
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Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI
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April 28, 2026
The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East.
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The short-term rental platforms rolling out alternative business models
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April 28, 2026
Short-term rental platforms are reviving subscription models as hosts seek lower distribution costs and more control over bookings.
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Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
By Cathy Walsh
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April 23, 2026
Research points to a gap in hotel AI visibility, driven by fragmented data, thin content and inconsistent signals across the web.
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CEO Spotlight: Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation
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April 22, 2026
Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation shares where the industry is with its sustainability attitudes and efforts.
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Hyatt opens up ChatGPT to employees
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April 20, 2026
Employees across finance, marketing and operations can access the artificial intelligence (AI) platform's capabilities to improve the customer experience.
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...
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April 17, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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WiT Phocuswright Middle East moves to Barcelona
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April 15, 2026
WiT Phocuswright Middle East's move to Barcelona reflects the uncertainty in the region but also allows for broader discussion and a wider range of perspectives.
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Lake.com introduces subscription model for hosts, property managers
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April 6, 2026
Membership option offers a commission-free alternative as operators seek more control over distribution and guest relationships.
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April 3, 2026
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Travel marketing's AI identity crisis
By Morgan Hines
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April 2, 2026
Industry leaders at Phocuswright’s Travel Marketing AI Summit shared varying perspectives on the future of the funnel.
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Startup Stage: Drifter targets AI discovery gap with visibility platform for destinations
By Cathy Walsh
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April 1, 2026
The startup monitors how destinations, hotels and attractions appear across AI platforms and offers tools to improve visibility.
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Savanta, Bilt, RMS and more...
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March 27, 2026
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Monetizing inspiration and rebuilding the travel booking funnel
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March 26, 2026
As technology continues to connect inspiration with commerce, the early stages of the travel journey are becoming one of the most valuable places to capture demand.
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Brands push for AI visibility, but influence remains uncertain
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March 26, 2026
Although optimization strategies promise visibility in AI-generated answers, outcomes vary and are increasingly shaped by third-party signals.
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