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The short-term rental platforms rolling out alternative business models

By Matthew Parsons | April 28, 2026

Short-term rental platforms are reviving subscription models as hosts seek lower distribution costs and more control over bookings. Read More

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Exclusive Investments to buy Inspirato for $59M

By Abby Crotty | December 17, 2025

Under the agreement, Inspirato will become a privately-held company and will no longer be listed or traded on Nasdaq. Read More

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Ryanair ditches membership program after eight months

By Linda Fox | December 1, 2025

Ryanair launched its Prime scheme in late March, offering benefits including free reserved seats, travel insurance and monthly sales for £79. Read More

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FTC sues Uber citing "deceptive" billing, cancellation policies

By Morgan Hines | April 21, 2025

The complaint alleges that Uber charged users for its Uber One subscription without their consent and made it difficult to cancel. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels' efficiency, online visibility

By Abby Crotty | April 21, 2025

Founded in 2024, Hotel Data AI aims to assist hotels with their online presence by optimizing content. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...

By PhocusWire | February 28, 2025

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More

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New hospitality certification taps into wellness travel trend

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2024

The certification is based on a 100-point evaluation that considers properties based on five categories: healthy eating, holistic healing, nature, movement and local impact. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Serko, Expedia, Sabre and more

By PhocusWire | September 27, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions

By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | August 19, 2024

Responsible Travel's chairman Justin Francis discusses how marketing ploys designed to entice already frequent flyers to fly are irresponsible in light of climate challenges. Read More

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Wizz Air partners with Caravelo on all-you-can-fly subscription

By D.J. Catron | August 13, 2024

Subscribers who pay a single annual payment up front can fly as much as they want during the next 12 months as long as they book within 72 hours before departure. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How access to OTA data is democratizing short-term rental tech

By Pierre-Camille Hamana - Hospitable | June 4, 2024

The future of the STR industry is clear: It's time for a host-centric approach that prioritizes access, innovation and fairness. Read More

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Are flight subscriptions starting to take off?

By D.J. Catron | March 27, 2024

Recent announcements from AirAsia, Alaska Airlines and Saudia may be a sign of things to come as airlines soar into digital era. Read More

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New iSeatz report finds challenges for travel in membership group loyalty programs

By D.J. Catron | March 15, 2024

While most membership organizations offer travel perks in their loyalty programs, few members use the service when booking travel, the report found. Read More

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Experts: Why Tripadvisor Plus didn’t pan out

By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly | March 12, 2024

Analysts say the shutdown of the struggling service may be part of an attempt to streamline Tripadvisor after its parent company said last month that it was exploring a potential sale. Read More

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Tripadvisor Plus is shutting down after three years

By Morgan Hines | March 1, 2024

In remarks at the Phocuswright Conference in November, Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg said the company would focus on the benefits of free membership versus trying to build the paid subscription program. Read More

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