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News / Online

Is Gen Z really disloyal?

By Phocuswright Research | March 10, 2026

In its latest research, Phocuswright reveals that Gen Z loves loyalty programs, just not the way you think. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, Google, GetYourGuide and more...

By PhocusWire | March 6, 2026

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

News / Technology

APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom

By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026

The second part of our APAC travel trend series focuses on loyalty, experiences and technology's role in the "digital-first" region. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset

By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport.com | March 2, 2026

HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander challenges industry concerns about AI's effect on applications, outlining what sets hotel software apart. Read More

News / Startups

Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel

By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026

Blockchain startup Chain4Travel was previously named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...

By PhocusWire | February 27, 2026

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

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...

By PhocusWire | February 20, 2026

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

News / Online

Airbnb's Reserve Now, Pay Later expanded globally

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2026

The accommodation platform tested the payment option last summer before extending it to U.S. travelers in August 2025. Read More

News / Online

Google testing ad formats for travel in AI Mode

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026

Google is testing ad formats in retail and said similar tests were happening in other industries such as travel. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre, Mindtrip, PayPal partner to launch agentic AI assistant for travel

By Abby Crotty | February 12, 2026

The product is set to launch in the second quarter and will live on the Mindtrip platform. Read More

News / Technology

61% of travel brands are testing or scaling agentic AI

By Phocuswright Research | February 10, 2026

After developments in 2025, agentic AI use is likely to increase for travelers and businesses. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Navan, Accelya and more...

By PhocusWire | February 6, 2026

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

Opinion / Technology

OpenClaw may be the 'Napster moment' for agentic e-commerce: What that means for travel

By Mario Gavira | February 4, 2026

Mario Gavira explains why OpenClaw could mark a definitive pivot from conversation to autonomous, local-first action. Read More

News / Technology

Capital One acquires spend management platform Brex

By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | January 23, 2026

Brex, which offers corporate cards, payments and automated expense management, added corporate travel management in 2023 through a partnership with Spotnana. Read More