Multimodal

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

News / Online

Omio to acquire Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2026

Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate $10 million raise is earmarked for Omio's expansion in Asia. Read More

Interview / Technology

AI debate continues: Will travel's biggest brands thrive or falter?

By Cathy Walsh | July 1, 2026

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... Read More

News / Online

Inside the Philippines’ most overlooked $36B digital market

By WiT | June 5, 2026

Explore data from WiT's "Online Travel Tracker Volume 5: Philippines In Focus." Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler in bid to become B2B ‘one-stop shop’

By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2026

Expedia Group announced the acquisition and a number of AI products at its Explore event in Las Vegas. Read More

News / Distribution

European Commission proposes rail ticketing overhaul with new passenger protections

By Mark Frary | May 18, 2026

The proposed Passenger Package would open online rail ticketing services to other operators, strengthen protections for multi-operator journeys and establish new rules for ticketing agreements. Read More

News / Technology

Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings

By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2026

Uber is pushing to become a super app as it expands to offer hotels, voice booking and more. Read More

News / Finance

Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains

By Cathy Walsh | April 22, 2026

The Berlin-based startup plans to launch overnight rail service with fully private cabins, targeting short-haul flight replacement by 2027. Read More

News / Online

An alternative roadmap to address overtourism

By Noam Toister - Travelier | April 20, 2026

As Earth Day approaches, Noam Toister, founder of Travelier, argues that digitizing ground and sea transport is key to enabling dispersal and easing overtourism. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio

By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026

Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the travel industry and shares more about her transition from Expedia Group. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip

By PhocusWire | January 22, 2026

Flights, accommodation and ground transportation still operate in silos, leaving travelers to navigate delays, missed connections and inconsistent service. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026

By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026

Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access

By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025

As traveler values shift and sustainability, accessibility and resilience move higher on the agenda, mobility itself is becoming a defining part of the travel experience. Read More