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How hoteliers can adapt to survive the AI discovery shift
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How hoteliers can adapt to survive the AI discovery shift
By Morgan Hines | July 29, 2026
As travelers swap traditional search for generative engines, hospitality brands must restructure data layers and content. Read More
AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders
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AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders
By Phocuswright Research | July 28, 2026
More than half of U.S. travelers have now used AI to plan, book or navigate a trip, and expectations are climbing just as fast.  Read More
13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
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13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
By Phocuswright Research | July 23, 2026
This report is part of the U.S. Travel Market Report 2026 series, which includes matching essentials on airlines, hotels, car rental, cruise and packaged travel. Read More
A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
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A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2026
Travel in APAC is shifting—and it's no longer focused on one direction. Read More
European travelers are changing the rules
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European travelers are changing the rules
By Phocuswright Research | July 7, 2026
Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026 breaks down exactly where markets are pulling apart.   Read More
U.S. Hotel and Lodging 2026: Slow growth, a stable split and AI waiting at the door
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U.S. Hotel and Lodging 2026: Slow growth, a stable split and AI waiting at the door
By Phocuswright Research | June 30, 2026
The 2026 outlook is cautiously optimistic for the hotel sector. Read More
OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
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OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2026
How Europe’s travelers are planning differently in 2026. Read More
Germany sets a travel spending record—sustaining it won’t be simple
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Germany sets a travel spending record—sustaining it won’t be simple
By Phocuswright Research | June 16, 2026
Phocuswright's Germany Travel Market Essentials 2026 examines the market's growth, structural vulnerabilities, future outlook and more. Read More
US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
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US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
By Phocuswright Research | June 9, 2026
Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's outlook. Read More
Inside the Philippines’ most overlooked $36B digital market
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Inside the Philippines’ most overlooked $36B digital market
By WiT | June 5, 2026
Explore data from WiT's "Online Travel Tracker Volume 5: Philippines In Focus."   Read More
Japan inbound boom becomes policy priority
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Japan inbound boom becomes policy priority
By Phocuswright Research | June 2, 2026
What comes next is less about volume and more about value, regional distribution and managing the strains of success.   Read More
Travel marketers prepare for the rise of AI agents
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Travel marketers prepare for the rise of AI agents
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2026
Executives from Expedia Group, OpenAI and The Trade Desk say travel marketers must adapt as AI agents become a bigger part of trip discovery and booking. Read More
U.K. travel distribution has reached equilibrium. Will it stay that way?
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U.K. travel distribution has reached equilibrium. Will it stay that way?
By Phocuswright Research | May 26, 2026
Demand is strong, digital adoption leads Europe, every major segment is growing: So why does the distribution picture look like a stalemate?  Read More
Wellness tourism hits $894B, with more growth ahead
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Wellness tourism hits $894B, with more growth ahead
By Phocuswright Research | May 19, 2026
Wellness tourism is at “the powerful intersection of two large and growing multi-trillion-dollar industries." Read More
Spain’s surge signals a structural shift in global travel demand
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Spain’s surge signals a structural shift in global travel demand
By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2026
Spain once again surpassed its previous tourism records in 2025, reaching 96.8 million international visitors, a 3.2% increase over 2024. Read More
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