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Two operational priorities that define AI success
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Two operational priorities that define AI success
By Phocuswright Research | March 17, 2026
Travel leaders need to prioritize evaluation and data to use artificial intelligence successfully. Read More
Is Gen Z really disloyal?
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Is Gen Z really disloyal?
By Phocuswright Research | March 10, 2026
In its latest research, Phocuswright reveals  that Gen Z loves loyalty programs, just not the way you think. Read More
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
New rules for ‘good’ listings: How guests, algorithms are raising the bar for STRs
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New rules for ‘good’ listings: How guests, algorithms are raising the bar for STRs
By Richie Khandelwal - PriceLabs | February 9, 2026
PriceLabs co-founder Richie Khandelwal describes what makes a "bad" STR listing and why hosts and property managers need to set clear expectations. Read More
Vietnam’s online travel market set to double to $8B by 2030
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Vietnam’s online travel market set to double to $8B by 2030
By WiT | February 6, 2026
Explore data from WiT's "Online Travel Tracker Volume 1: Vietnam Revealed." 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
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 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
Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’
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Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’
By Abby Crotty | January 9, 2026
Executives from iSeatz, Hopper and Chase Travel outline the expanding ecosystem that is the travel marketplace. Read More
GoldSpring acquires Travel Tech Consulting
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GoldSpring acquires Travel Tech Consulting
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | January 7, 2026
The companies said the move expands GoldSpring's tech optimization and digital strategy offerings. 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
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