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News / Technology

Google's take on travel search and AI's influence

By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025

Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how AI will transform the trip planning process and impact travel marketers. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases

By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025

The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read More

News / Online

Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

CEO Sundar Pichai said AI is having a positive impact across every part of the business and driving strong momentum for Alphabet. Read More

News / Online

The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?

By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025

Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the... Read More

News / Technology

How travel marketers can navigate AI evolution of search

By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025

During the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, experts opened up about AI-driven marketing changes. Read More

Opinion / Online

Instagram's Google integration: A game changer for travel marketing

By Mario Gavira | July 15, 2025

Mario Gavira discusses Instagram's Google integration, calling the implications "profound" amid the visual storytelling era. Read More

News / Technology

Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning

By Abby Crotty | July 10, 2025

AI tools are becoming more common for leisure travel planning, especially with travelers from emerging markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Kismet wants to bring hotels to conversational search

By Abby Crotty | July 9, 2025

Kismet, founded just last year, wants to help hotels leverage AI to boost sales. Read More

News / Online

From scroll to suitcase: What inspires Europe’s new travelers

By Phocuswright Research | July 7, 2025

Most Europeans have a positive outlook for future travel plans, though these may be hindered by rising costs and some sustainability concerns. Read More

News / Technology

SEO has left the party: How travel marketing could change

By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025

Digital travel marketing has changed immensely in recent years, but more shifts are on the horizon as technology, namely AI, continues to evolve. Read More

News / Technology

How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms

By Linda Fox & Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025

Cloudbeds' study delves into how hotels appear in AI search results. Read More

News / Technology

Lighthouse introduces Connect AI solution for hotels

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

Lighthouse's new solution, Connect AI, bridges the gap between hotel brands and AI chat interfaces. Read More

News / Online

Online travel veterans on travel technology evolution and what's next

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

In a special session at Phocuswright Europe, online travel vets Mauricio Prieto and Gillian Tans shared their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it's headed amid the age of AI. Read More