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Travel’s third-largest sector faces its defining decade
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Travel’s third-largest sector faces its defining decade
By Phocuswright Research and Arival | March 3, 2026
The experiences sector is set to top $340 billion by 2029, according to research from Phocuswright and Arival. Read More
Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
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Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
By Phocuswright Research | February 23, 2026
Phocuswright Research's latest report offers a comprehensive look at Canada's travel advisor landscape. Read More
61% of travel brands are testing or scaling agentic AI
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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
4 signals from the front lines of AI investment
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4 signals from the front lines of AI investment
By Phocuswright Research | February 3, 2026
Phocuswright asked senior travel executives how they are budgeting for technology, where generative and agentic AI is in use today, what’s blocking them from going further and what their outlook is for... Read More
Phocuswright to launch Travel Marketing AI Summit in March
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Phocuswright to launch Travel Marketing AI Summit in March
By PhocusWire | January 28, 2026
The one-day event will be held in New York City on March 24. Read More
84% of leisure travelers admit to gaming loyalty programs
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84% of leisure travelers admit to gaming loyalty programs
By Phocuswright Research | January 27, 2026
Going the extra mile to play the loyalty systems has become the norm, albeit exploited by some travelers more than others. Read More
Agent advantage: Who’s booking with travel advisors?
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Agent advantage: Who’s booking with travel advisors?
By Phocuswright Research | January 21, 2026
Although U.S. travelers overall are showing heightened price sensitivity, advisors are leveraging different tactics to appeal to more budget-conscious customers. Read More
Travel Forward: Data, Insights & Trends for 2026
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Travel Forward: Data, Insights & Trends for 2026
January 15, 2026
Whether you work in product, strategy, marketing or investment, this session will give you a grounded view of the trends that matter most to set you up for success in 2026 and beyond. On Demand
Travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum: Data insights
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Travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum: Data insights
By Phocuswright Research | January 13, 2026
Phocuswright compiled dozens of data points, trends and key findings from Travel Forward 2026 to help the industry make better decisions. Read More
Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules
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Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules
By Phocuswright Research | December 30, 2025
After years of deflationary drag, Japan entered a new chapter in 2024. Read More
The best of Phocuswright research from 2025
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The best of Phocuswright research from 2025
By PhocusWire | December 29, 2025
Check out the top performing articles from Phocuswright research this year. Read More
Playing favorites: The makings of a go-to travel brand
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Playing favorites: The makings of a go-to travel brand
By Phocuswright Research | December 24, 2025
Across airlines, hotels and online travel agencies, value for the money is the dominant factor in brand preference. Read More
How ready is your travel company for agentic AI?
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How ready is your travel company for agentic AI?
By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | December 19, 2025
Nezasa CEO Manuel Hilty contends that tools will become the differentiator for travel companies in the age of AI. Read More
Why travelers are 'defecting' from a preferred airline, hotel or OTA
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Why travelers are 'defecting' from a preferred airline, hotel or OTA
By Phocuswright Research | December 16, 2025
Wanting to try something new is a top justification for using non-go-to brands within the last year across a variety of travel verticals according to Phocuswright Research. Read More
Phocuswright releases Travel Forward report for 2026
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Phocuswright releases Travel Forward report for 2026
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2025
The year-end, forward-looking report outlines global travel trends for 2026 and beyond. Read More
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