Phocuswright Conference 2025

Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
News / Technology
Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026
Skyscanner joins Hyatt, Accor, MakeMyTrip, Expedia, Booking.com and others in launching its ChatGPT app. Read More
Travel platforms face cost and compliance impact of changing regulations
News / Online
Travel platforms face cost and compliance impact of changing regulations
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2026
The regulatory environment in Europe is changing, with significant implications for travel platforms facing growing scrutiny. Read More
Using cloud to power innovation in travel
News / Technology
Using cloud to power innovation in travel
By Abby Crotty | February 6, 2026
AWS' Tedd Evers discusses current cloud use cases and how it will impact travel innovation moving forward. Read More
AI’s ongoing evolution in corporate travel
News / Technology
AI’s ongoing evolution in corporate travel
By Morgan Hines | February 2, 2026
Mat Orrego of Cornerstone Information Systems and Marilyn Markham of American Express GBT discuss AI progress in corporate travel. Read More
What’s next for airline distribution?
News / Distribution
What’s next for airline distribution?
By Abby Crotty | January 30, 2026
Pkfare's Jesus Monzo Faubel and Mystifly's Jeremy Jameson talk about next steps in airline distribution amid increasing NDC adoption and AI. Read More
Unpacking the latest corporate travel trends
News / Distribution
Unpacking the latest corporate travel trends
By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026
Neil Geurin, VP of global sales for American Airlines, discusses behavioral trends, NDC, technological innovation and more. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the travel industry and shares more about her transition from Expedia Group. Read More
A new age of travel selling: AI, personalization and human touch
News / Distribution
A new age of travel selling: AI, personalization and human touch
By Abby Crotty | January 26, 2026
Fora's Jake Peters and Unravel's Maarten van Pijpen discuss travel selling strategies and how both tech and humans fit in. Read More
Enhancing luxury travel experiences with technology
News / Technology
Enhancing luxury travel experiences with technology
By Morgan Hines | January 23, 2026
Travel stakeholders from Loews and Skylark explore technology in luxury travel, from general friction removal to a new frontier of predictive services. Read More
Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip
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Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2026
Flights, accommodation and ground transportation still operate in silos, leaving travelers to navigate delays, missed connections and inconsistent service. Read More
Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
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Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
By PhocusWire | January 20, 2026
From pop culture-inspired travel and sports tourism to growing interest in flexible stays and multi-property trips, the signals point to a more intentional and experience-led approach to travel in the... Read More
Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025
News / Startups
Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2026
Funding started out strong with Perk securing $200 million, but similar large rounds were few and far between for the remainder of the year. Read More
Rethinking availability, risk and conversion in hotel distribution
From Our Partners / Distribution
Rethinking availability, risk and conversion in hotel distribution
By PhocusWire | January 15, 2026
Learn more about the concept of 'invisible loss' in travel and how availability gaps and limited rate flexibility can prevent demand and supply from connecting—even when both clearly exist. Read More
Outlining distribution shifts and trends in tours and activities
News / Distribution
Outlining distribution shifts and trends in tours and activities
By Abby Crotty | January 14, 2026
Nick Whitfield of CityUnscripted and June Chin-Ramsey of Context Travel discuss ongoing changes in the up-and-coming sector. Read More
How travel insurance is evolving to support modern journeys
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How travel insurance is evolving to support modern journeys
By PhocusWire | January 13, 2026
Travel disruption has become a defining feature of leisure and business trips as delays, cancellations and unexpected events increasingly shape traveler behavior. Read More
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