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97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
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97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025
Hospitable surveyed 566 short-term rental hosts across different management types, including self-managers, co-hosts and property managers.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
News / Online
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More
NextTrip secures $3M credit line
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NextTrip secures $3M credit line
By Abby Crotty | May 8, 2025
The company said drawdowns will be used for marketing, product launches and platform developments. Read More
How virtual credit cards are transforming B2B travel payments
Event / Online
How virtual credit cards are transforming B2B travel payments
May 8, 2025
Hear from Worldline and Visa about the evolution, benefits and implementation strategies of virtual credit cards in travel. On Demand
Report—Seamless Payments: Elevating travel experiences from start to finish
From Our Partners / Online
Report—Seamless Payments: Elevating travel experiences from start to finish
By Matthew Parsons | May 8, 2025
Read this exclusive report to learn how PayPal provides travel brands with the tools they need to deliver exceptional customer experiences from the very first click—setting the stage for memorable... Read More
Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
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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
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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...
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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
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