Online Travel Agency

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

News / Online

MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases

By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025

The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Report: Creating lasting connections in travel and hospitality

By Acoustic | July 24, 2025

First-party behavioral data that includes intent signals can help travel brands identify which customers need more time or need immediate attention, so they can deliver timely and relevant messaging. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Why payment friction is costing travel sellers more than they realize

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025

Modulr's Jaime Guzmán shared findings from the company's research on payment processes and inefficiencies caused by outdated tools. Read More

News / Online

Sabre launches travel marketplace to address content fragmentation

By Abby Crotty | July 22, 2025

Sabre is launching the platform after conducting a global travel agency survey, which revealed that 91% of agencies use four or more booking systems. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

All eyes on ground and sea transportation

By Noam Toister - Travelier | July 22, 2025

Travelier co-founder and CEO Noam Toister says the coveted connected trip won't happen until intercity buses, rail and ferries are as easily integrated into the itinerary as the flight and... Read More

News / Online

TravCorp acquires Specialist Holidays Group to strengthen position in premium, tailor-made markets

By Abby Crotty | July 16, 2025

Specialist Holidays Group includes the Citalia, American Holidays and Sovereign Luxury Travel brands. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Travel sellers look to flexibility and protection to boost conversion

By PhocusWire | July 16, 2025

Protect Group’s Stephen Joyce unpacks the new economics of refund protection, the growing demand for flexible booking options and why “cancel for any reason” models often fail to deliver value. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Turning visitor data into intelligence for travel marketing

By PhocusWire | July 15, 2025

This new five-part video series from Zartico provides expert insights for travel marketers on how to effectively use visitor intelligence to drive growth. Read More

News / Online

The evolution of digital payments and fintech in India

By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2025

Check out a preview of Phocuswright's "Fintech and the Indian Online Travel Landscape" report. Read More

News / Technology

Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents

By Abby Crotty | July 14, 2025

During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital identity wallets and how AI will come into play. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...

By PhocusWire | July 11, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Startups

IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2025

IndiGo Ventures is backing startups in aviation and related businesses including sustainability and digital solutions as well as advanced air mobility solutions and consumer facing travel platforms. Read More

News / Online

Rewriting online travel in Japan

By WIT | July 10, 2025

At WiT Japan & North Asia 2025, entrepreneur Takaya Shinozuka shared the stage with Takashi Maeda, partner at PKSHA Technology, to talk about how their collaboration signals a new phase for tech-led... Read More