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When travel isn’t first: How economic strains are changing consumer behavior
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When travel isn’t first: How economic strains are changing consumer behavior
By Phocuswright Research | October 22, 2025
While major trip components continue to be booked at similar rates, the way travelers research, plan and choose is shifting beneath the surface. Read More
The five developments driving the evolution of U.S. OTAs
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The five developments driving the evolution of U.S. OTAs
By Phocuswright Research | October 13, 2025
Amid cooling domestic demand, U.S. OTAs are adapting to a more competitive and uncertain landscape. Read More
Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
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Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025
According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion. Read More
Momentum and bottlenecks: India’s aviation in focus
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Momentum and bottlenecks: India’s aviation in focus
By Phocuswright Research | October 6, 2025
India has now emerged as the world's third-largest aviation market by passenger traffic. Read More
Hotel chains struggle with AI strategy, independents see fast ROI
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Hotel chains struggle with AI strategy, independents see fast ROI
By Marisa Garcia | October 3, 2025
Separate studies from H2c and TakeUp capture perspectives on artificial intelligence usage from more 370 hoteliers worldwide, encompassing luxury chains, mid-market brands and small, independent hotels. Read More
7 powerful shifts driving the Middle East travel boom
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7 powerful shifts driving the Middle East travel boom
By Phocuswright Research | September 29, 2025
The Middle East has emerged as one of the fastest-growing travel markets globally, supported by proactive government tourism strategies, mega-events and investments in infrastructure. Read More
Exploring the intersection of digital identity and AI in travel
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Exploring the intersection of digital identity and AI in travel
By Abby Crotty | September 22, 2025
In the fifth and final installment of The New Age(nts) Trend Series, panelists discussed the future of generative AI, autonomous agents and digital ID in travel. Read More
$407B by 2028? The numbers behind U.S. corporate travel’s new trajectory
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$407B by 2028? The numbers behind U.S. corporate travel’s new trajectory
By Phocuswright Research | September 22, 2025
 Phocuswright’s "U.S. Corporate Travel Landscape 2025: Market Size, Policy and the Impact of AI" report captures the forces that will define success for travel leaders. Read More
Growth without lift in China’s $151.8B travel market
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Growth without lift in China’s $151.8B travel market
By Phocuswright Research | September 15, 2025
Phocuswright takes a closer look at China’s travel market, which advanced 5.5% in 2024 to reach $151.8 billion. Read More
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5 key findings on how American travelers shop and book air travel
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Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode
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Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2025
A small behavioral study from Propellic examined how travelers interact with Google AI Mode and why travel marketers need to adjust. Read More
ANZ travel market outlook: Growth fueled by prices, not passengers
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ANZ travel market outlook: Growth fueled by prices, not passengers
By Phocuswright Research | September 9, 2025
Australia and New Zealand’s travel industry has surpassed pre-pandemic revenue levels, but the picture behind the numbers tells a more complicated story.  Read More
Looking ahead: United States online travel agencies bet on loyalty, AI and B2B
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Looking ahead: United States online travel agencies bet on loyalty, AI and B2B
By Phocuswright Research | September 2, 2025
The road ahead is defined by three themes: loyalty, B2B expansion and the rise of virtual agents. Read More
Three charts that reveal how digital sources shape destination decisions
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Three charts that reveal how digital sources shape destination decisions
By Phocuswright Research | August 27, 2025
Data from recent Phocuswright research reveals that in the decision-making journey, OTAs, general search engines and review platforms dominate as the most influential sources. Read More
Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?
By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2025
As part of our Travel Tech Flashback series, we took a look at 2020, otherwise known as the year that changed travel forever. Read More
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