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Generational spending patterns reveal strategic insights for travel brands

By Phocuswright Research | June 10, 2025

Phocuswright’s U.S. Traveler Trends 2025 report reveals clear generational distinctions that matter for marketers and strategists alike. Read More

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Global study finds majority of travelers ready for AI to book trips

By Abby Crotty | June 9, 2025

Accenture's survey of 18,000 consumers in 14 countries found that 80% of travelers are now using generative AI tools and most would trust agents to plan and book trips. Read More

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U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape

By Phocuswright Research | June 2, 2025

Despite headwinds—the United Kingdom travel market is benefiting from a stable economy, rising consumer demand and strong digital adoption. Read More

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How will generative AI impact travel distribution?

By Abby Crotty | May 29, 2025

In the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, industry leaders discussed the travel sector’s preparedness for distribution shifts in the face of the generative AI... Read More

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What’s driving Canadian travel agency growth in 2025?

By Phocuswright Research | May 27, 2025

The Canadian travel agency landscape is characterized by a combination of traditional and home-based businesses, with mixed attitudes on emerging technologies. Read More

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Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?

By Abby Crotty | May 19, 2025

Guests are looking for more from their vacations—what will it take for the STR sector to fully embrace alternative revenue streams? Read More

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Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More

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97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success

By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025

Hospitable surveyed 566 short-term rental hosts across different management types, including self-managers, co-hosts and property managers. Read More

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Fragmentation, regulation, acceleration: The new short-term rental playbook

By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2025

While growth is expected to moderate to single digits in 2025, the short-term rental sector remains a structurally significant force in global lodging. Read More

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WiT Phocuswright Middle East 2025

April 25, 2025

The co-branded one-day conference will blend the best of Phocuswright intelligence with WiT market insights in digital travel to focus on technology, innovation and distribution and marketing trends in... On Demand

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Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2025

Travelers are showing a heightened awareness of their impact on destinations and factoring in the potential for overcrowding, according to Booking.com's latest report on travel and sustainability. Read More

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How content creators help travel brands recruit new hires

By Matthew Parsons | April 24, 2025

Travel brands are using social media to recruit staff, but industry experts say that retaining talent is just as important as attracting it. Read More

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Short-term rentals: A category at a crossroads

By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2025

The short-term rental sector was once the pandemic-era darling—offering privacy, safety and space when travelers needed it most. Read More

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The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies

By Phocuswright Research | April 16, 2025

The first of a Phocuswright Research series on The New Age(nts) Trend looks at how AI impacts company operations with panelists from Anna Jaffe from Mobi.ai, Bobby Healy from Mann and Meili and Tim... Read More

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The path to growing alternative revenue for short-term rentals

By Phocuswright Research | April 10, 2025

For companies that serve short-term rentals, it is critical to understand what type of technological and ancillary tools operators are turning to. Read More

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