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News / Technology

Expedia, Microsoft and travel experts on ChatGPT

By Mitra Sorrells | February 27, 2023

Listen to PhocusWire's first LinkedIn Audio event, with executives from Expedia and Microsoft and Kayak co-founder Paul English discussing the potential use of ChatGPT in travel. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: Earnings point to “exciting year” for travel

By Derek Catron | February 14, 2023

Tuesday's earnings report capped a year of record-setting financials for Airbnb, which finished 2022 with its head count down 5% compared to 2019 but revenue up 75%. Read More

News / Online

Viator accounted for more than one-third of Tripadvisor’s revenue in 2022

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2023

Viator brought in $493 million in revenue in 2022, up 168% year-over-year, and more than half the $966 million in revenue brought in by Tripadvisor Core. Read More

Opinion / Online

From AI to Google: 5 truths for travel marketers in 2023

By Jared Alster - Dune7 | February 8, 2023

Generative AI can be a friend - or a foe - and don't look for Google to be unseated as the top search engine for travelers. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor, Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com web traffic bodes well for 2023

By Derek Catron | January 24, 2023

New report from Similarweb suggests visits to the biggest online travel agencies in December increased enough on both a monthly and yearly basis to keep "revenge travel" going into the new year. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: BookSmart24 helps travelers book sustainable trips

By Kathryn Walson | January 4, 2023

The BookSmart24 app equips travelers with the information they need to select the most eco-friendly itinerary. Read More

Interview / Startups

Video: Rezme - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By Kathryn Walson | December 21, 2022

Rezme's Cherry is a browser extension app and mobile app that intercepts users on online travel agency websites and redirects them to property websites. Read More

News / Online

Google data highlights growing interest in blended trips

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2022

Compared to pre-pandemic, consumers say they are more open to blended travel, with 74% of business travelers saying they find the idea appealing. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb enhances price transparency, reduces checkout chores

By Kathryn Walson | November 7, 2022

In addition to displaying the total price, Airbnb is also advising hosts on which household chores they can reasonably ask guests to complete at checkout. Read More

News / Online

What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2022

According to a new report from Omio, travelers are opting for more sustainable modes of travel and staying closer to home. Read More

News / Startups

Holidu scores €100M to expand in existing markets

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022

The Series E investment was led by 83North, with Northzone, HV Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Commonfund Capital and existing investors also participating. Read More