Metasearch

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the metasearch sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

News / Startups

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026

By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in travel, hospitality and tourism. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 6, 2025

Tripadvisor Group is shifting to become an "experiences-led and AI-enabled company." Read More

News / Online

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

News / Technology

3 innovators on reinvention, AI and metasearch's second act

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 30, 2025

Skyscanner's Gareth Williams, Wego's Ross Veitch and Travel.jp's Kei Shibata looked back on the early days of disruption and forward to what comes after metasearch. Read More

News / Technology

Kayak rolls out AI Mode for travel search

By Abby Crotty | October 15, 2025

The tool allows for natural-language search and combines Kayak’s data with ChatGPT. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Reconciling airline retailing and channel innovation: The offer distribution platform

By Sebastien Gibergues | October 7, 2025

Sebastien Gibergues argues that the “offer distribution platform” concept could be the solution to address the limitations of current API-based distribution models. Read More

News / Online

Rapid fire with Paul Jacobs of Kayak

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 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

Opinion / Distribution

Unlocking the future of automation: How APIs are powering autonomous distribution

By Chris Hodges - Expedia Group | September 10, 2025

Expedia Group's VP of global connectivity and partner solutions writes that API integration can help improve hoteliers' operational efficiency. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025

By AB Tasty | August 18, 2025

Find out where consumers get inspiration for new travel plans, what leads them to abandon their cart or booking, what types of AI tools can make the online experience easier and more. Read More

News / Online

Viator sees revenue and booking volume gains in Q2 2025

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025

Tripadvisor Group revenue, which includes Viator, brand Tripadvisor and theFork, increased 7% year over year to $529 million while net income was $36 million. Read More

News / Online

Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto

By Abby Crotty | August 5, 2025

The company reported a significant increase in advertising spend, with the number anticipated to increase during the summer travel season. Read More

News / Technology

The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech space, which often incentivizes new hires. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Rethinking travel search with AI

By PhocusWire | July 2, 2025

Skyscanner CPO Piero Sierra explains how how the company is leveraging AI to enhance traveler discovery, power new B2B partnerships and evolve its role from a metasearch engine to a trusted travel... Read More

News / Online

Online travel veterans on travel technology evolution and what's next

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

In a special session at Phocuswright Europe, online travel vets Mauricio Prieto and Gillian Tans shared their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it's headed amid the age of AI. Read More