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Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead

By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024

Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How the hospitality industry can best exploit AI

By Tim Davis - Pace Dimensions | December 6, 2024

Tim Davis of Pace Dimensions explores how the hospitality industry can take advantage of the technology across a number of front and back office processes. Read More

News / Online

How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings

By Mark Frary | November 27, 2024

Livestreaming in travel has become one of the marketing success stories of the past decade, driving billions in sales for companies like Trip.com and Alibaba. Read More

News / Startups

AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution

By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024

The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, to help them offer personalized content for travelers. Read More

Opinion / Online

The next four years look bright for travel technology

By Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Association | November 18, 2024

Travel Technology Association president and CEO Laura Chadwick says the industry has an excellent opportunity to shape and benefit from the Trump Administration’s pro-innovation policies. Read More

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78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey

By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024

The report from SiteMinder also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a... Read More

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Report: From bucket list to booking — How TikTok is shaping travel decisions today

By Martin Cowen and Madeline List | November 6, 2024

TikTok is at the forefront of e-commerce and can offer a route to market for travel brands looking to raise awareness and foster evangelism, backed by strong conversion rates. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Around Us wants to transform exploration through its travel companion app

By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024

The Around Us app is built on a proprietary geographic information system that allows users to seamlessly plan and experience their travels. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Ethan Lin of Klook

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2024

Ethan Lin of Klook and co-founders Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong launched tours and activities marketplace Klook 10 years ago in Asia. Read More

News / Online

Are most travelers early tech adopters?

By PhocusWright Research | October 30, 2024

Are most travelers early tech adopters? Previous Phocuswright research focused primarily on measuring the rise of mobile device usage for shopping and booking but the latest report delves into... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Travly connects brands through targeted engagement

By Mileva Sapic | October 28, 2024

Travly offers brands the opportunity for custom content creation, made by real travelers, and enhanced distribution across its owned channels to drive engagement. Read More

News / Online

Travel creators and the power to drive conversion

By PhocusWright Research | October 21, 2024

According to Phocuswright research, 67% of followers deem creators helpful for travel advice, ranking third behind the accounts of online travel agencies (70%) and friends and family (72%). Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group fills vacant CTO role with former Fanatics exec

By Mitra Sorrells | October 17, 2024

Thumu will join the company in December after spending a decade at digital sports platform Fanatics Commerce, most recently as chief product and technology officer. Read More

News / Online

GetYourGuide adds influencer videos, AI content creation tool

By Morgan Hines | October 8, 2024

The toolkit includes a pairing of artificial intelligence-powered features and human-powered features. Read More

Opinion / Online

Could the latest tech turn social influencers into kings and queens of travel?

By Craig Everett - Holibob | October 8, 2024

Holibob's CEO and co-founder, Craig Everett, speaks on influencers' potential impact on the travel industry if they begin selling products through social media posts. Read More

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