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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.

Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, has been on a decade and a half journey with the experiences-focused company that he co-founded in 2009 with three classmates.  Read More
Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition
News / Online
Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition
By Phocuswright Research | May 7, 2025
As high-end hotel brands expand and international arrivals soar, Spain is solidifying its position as a premium destination for travelers and investors. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more...
By PhocusWire | May 2, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers
News / Technology
Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers
By Abby Crotty | May 1, 2025
Hostelworld's "global trip plan marketplace" will encourage travelers to download the app and build a proprietary data set for its AI models. Read More
Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca
News / Online
Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025
The acquisition marks an expansion of Holidu’s portfolio in the Mallorcan vacation rental market. Read More
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
News / Technology
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025
“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More
Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
News / Online
Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The company said that it wasn't affected by the general economic environment in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
News / Technology
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The tool is in beta testing for select users in the United States and Germany with a wider release dependent on the results of the trial. Read More
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
News / Technology
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The platform has four modules that provide DMOs, OTAs and hospitality tech companies with insights on pricing, occupancy and demand. Read More
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
News / Online
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
On the heels of March layoffs, Expedia Group is restructuring certain parts of its organization, making “difficult but necessary” decisions. Read More
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
News / Online
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2025
Travelers are showing a heightened awareness of their impact on destinations and factoring in the potential for overcrowding, according to Booking.com's latest report on travel and sustainability.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
News / Startups
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry for good." Read More
Harnessing business intelligence for performance and competitive edge
Event / Online
Harnessing business intelligence for performance and competitive edge
April 24, 2025
This free webinar will explore key areas like how business intelligence can drive greater yields, faster time to get paid by suppliers and improve market intel to enable your commercial growth. On Demand
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