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CEO Spotlight - Damian Scokin of Despegar

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2024

In a discussion with PhocusWire, Despegar CEO Damian Scokin talks about carrying momentum from 2023... Read More

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Why are travel companies hesistant to sell ancillaries?

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

While the ancillary market is lucrative, travel companies still face roadblocks when trying to... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, NaviSavi, Cellpoint Digital and more...

By PhocusWire | February 21, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More

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Guarding against bias in ChatGPT and travel’s AI tools

By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023

Jyotika Singh, the director of data science at Placemakr, talks about the benefits and pitfalls AI and... Read More

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3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023

PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the... Read More

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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025

By Abby Crotty | March 28, 2025

As the quarter comes to a close, we review funding rounds and M&A activity—and learn what travel... Read More

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Omio to acquire Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2026

Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate... Read More

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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... Read More

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Airbnb’s Icons, group travel features have contributed to 1.7 million new profiles since May

By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2024

Airbnb saw $3.7 billion in revenue in Q3 this year, a 10% increase compared to Q3 2023, while adjusted... Read More

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GetYourGuide nabs $194M for global expansion, more AI development

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2023

Along with a newly-launched ChatGPT plugin, GetYourGuide is exploring a variety of use cases for... Read More

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