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Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
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Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2025
When asked about Expedia Group’s strategic approach to its OpenAI partnership, CEO Ariane Gorin said the company has two main priorities. Read More
Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
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Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas said the company is “encouraged by the strength and durability of our momentum.” Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Anchored in assurance: The revenue, loyalty and guest experience case for travel insurance partnerships
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Anchored in assurance: The revenue, loyalty and guest experience case for travel insurance partnerships
By Michelle Bruno | October 30, 2025
Explore how cruise lines use tailored travel protection to enhance customer confidence, loyalty and revenue in a booming market. Read More
Rapid Fire with Raj Rishi Singh of MakeMyTrip
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Rapid Fire with Raj Rishi Singh of MakeMyTrip
By Abby Crotty | October 30, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More
Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
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Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2025
Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base. Read More
Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth
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Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2025
CEO Glenn Fogel conceded that it is still early, but the company is “very happy to be in the first wave of apps with OpenAI.” Read More
Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook
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Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook
By AB Tasty | October 28, 2025
The travel and hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, and Gen Z is quickly reshaping what the online travel journey looks like.  Read More
60% of U.S. property managers predict revenue growth amid ongoing challenges
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60% of U.S. property managers predict revenue growth amid ongoing challenges
By Abby Crotty | October 24, 2025
With competition already tough and set to become even more intense in 2026, revenue is top of mind for STRs. Read More
The hidden revenue hack hotels are using to end the year strong
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The hidden revenue hack hotels are using to end the year strong
By Hospitality Solutions | October 23, 2025
Gift cards and experience vouchers are turning recipients into loyal guests and driving high-margin revenue through the holiday season and beyond.   Read More
Report: The new guest experience economy
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Report: The new guest experience economy
By LG Pro:Centric Stay | October 16, 2025
Competition from luxury hotel brands entering the vacation rental market has made it essential for short-term rental operators to deliver standardized, premium experiences that can scale. Read More
Accelerating revenue through AI-driven content creation in travel
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Accelerating revenue through AI-driven content creation in travel
By Resabee Travel Tech | October 14, 2025
In travel e-commerce, the ability to launch new offers and adapt to market changes quickly is crucial. Read More
The five developments driving the evolution of U.S. OTAs
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The five developments driving the evolution of U.S. OTAs
By Phocuswright Research | October 13, 2025
Amid cooling domestic demand, U.S. OTAs are adapting to a more competitive and uncertain landscape. Read More
The next generation of travel in Asia: Trust, experience and the coming AI wave
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The next generation of travel in Asia: Trust, experience and the coming AI wave
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 13, 2025
Four voices from across Asia’s travel ecosystem examined how the new travel landscape is being reshaped by AI, authenticity and the fight for trust. Read More
ChatGPT brings apps into chat, starting with Expedia and Booking.com
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ChatGPT brings apps into chat, starting with Expedia and Booking.com
By Morgan Hines | October 7, 2025
OpenAI said the system is using Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable ChatGPT to connect to external tools and data. Read More
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