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 / 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

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

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

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

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

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

From Our Partners / Online

70% of global travelers want virtual reality to explore a destination

By Joerg Schuler, Amadeus Hospitality | April 22, 2025

New research from Amadeus uncovers preferences and dreams of travelers from around the world. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels' efficiency, online visibility

By Abby Crotty | April 21, 2025

Founded in 2024, Hotel Data AI aims to assist hotels with their online presence by optimizing content. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The trust protocol: Rethinking risk and reputation in global travel

By Tapan Sangal, Kalp Decentra Foundation | April 21, 2025

Tapan Sangal, director and founder of the Kalp Decentara Foundation, discusses the evolving travel ecosystem and using blockchain as a tool to build trust. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more...

By PhocusWire | April 18, 2025

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

News / Online

Fliggy unveils "AskMe" AI assistant

By Linda Fox | April 17, 2025

AskMe is integrated with Alibaba's Qwen AI models, using Fliggy's pricing engine and proprietary data—including flights, hotels, attractions and curated experiences—to create personalized, bookable... Read More

News / Technology

The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies

By Phocuswright Research | April 16, 2025

The first of a Phocuswright Research series on The New Age(nts) Trend looks at how AI impacts company operations with panelists from Anna Jaffe from Mobi.ai, Bobby Healy from Mann and Meili and Tim... Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Fred Bean of HotelPORT

By Abby Crotty | April 16, 2025

Hospitality distribution solutions company HotelPORT provides solutions for hoteliers to ensure accurate representation of property content shown through online travel agencies, tour operators and other... Read More