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Fora lands $60M to scale AI assistant for travel advisors
News / Startups
Fora lands $60M to scale AI assistant for travel advisors
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2026
Fora is looking to scale is AI assistant, Via, which is currently in beta with a number of its top advisors. Read More
Omio to acquire Rail Europe
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
The U.S. government's split signals on fee disclosure for travel sellers
News / Online
The U.S. government's split signals on fee disclosure for travel sellers
By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2026
While the FTC and Hopper reach a settlement on hidden fees, the DOT is loosening fee disclosure rules for airlines. Read More
A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
News / Online
A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2026
Travel in APAC is shifting—and it's no longer focused on one direction. Read More
Why B2B travel payments need more than virtual cards
From Our Partners / Technology
Why B2B travel payments need more than virtual cards
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2026
Brad La Nasa, chief business officer at Zyzza, speaks with Phocuswright’s Mitra Sorrells about B2B travel payments, virtual cards, carrier acceptance, agency liquidity and settlement friction. Read More
APAC hotel distribution sees slower growth as regional OTAs rise
News / Distribution
APAC hotel distribution sees slower growth as regional OTAs rise
By WiT | July 14, 2026
D-Edge's recent analysis shows booking growth cooling to 2.7%, Agoda pulling ahead of Booking.com and wholesalers more than tripling their market share in three years.   Read More
AI is pushing travel advisors toward their next evolution
News / Technology
AI is pushing travel advisors toward their next evolution
By Cathy Walsh | July 14, 2026
AI is automating administrative work and accelerating research, but its biggest impact may be giving travel advisors more time to deliver the expertise, relationships and personalized service travelers... Read More
Why the booking layer is the real test for AI in travel
From Our Partners / Distribution
Why the booking layer is the real test for AI in travel
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2026
Mike Putman, founder and CEO of Custom Travel Solutions, discusses AI travel agents, direct supplier APIs, legacy distribution and why the booking step remains a critical challenge. Read More
European travelers are changing the rules
News / Online
European travelers are changing the rules
By Phocuswright Research | July 7, 2026
Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026 breaks down exactly where markets are pulling apart.   Read More
Startup Stage: Hotel Splitter builds hotel booking platform around split stays
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Hotel Splitter builds hotel booking platform around split stays
By Cathy Walsh | July 6, 2026
The startup compares traditional hotel bookings with multi-hotel itineraries, aiming to reduce accommodation costs on longer city breaks.   Read More
Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack
News / Technology
Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack
By Alex Levin - L+R | July 6, 2026
Alex Levin, founding partner at L+R, argues that wearable artificial intelligence will replace mobile apps as the primary interface for travel, requiring the industry to rethink its technology... Read More
Weighing build versus buy in travel's AI era
News / Distribution
Weighing build versus buy in travel's AI era
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2026
Executives from Amadeus, Etraveli and HTS discussed acquisition strategy and in-house development during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2026. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Naren Shaam of Omio
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Naren Shaam of Omio
By Morgan Hines | July 2, 2026
Naren Shaam discusses AI, scaling Omio, operations and more in a wide-ranging conversation with PhocusWire. Read More
Yatra considers options to regain Nasdaq compliance
News / Online
Yatra considers options to regain Nasdaq compliance
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2026
India-based online travel agency Yatra has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq. Read More
Why traveler loyalty depends on what happens when things go wrong
From Our Partners / Online
Why traveler loyalty depends on what happens when things go wrong
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2026
Allianz Partners’ Anna Kofoed discusses why travel loyalty depends not only on points and perks but also on how brands respond when disruption, illness or emergencies affect the traveler journey. Read More
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