Sustainability

From $1.6T to $1.8T: How global travel will grow, shift, go digital by 2027
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From $1.6T to $1.8T: How global travel will grow, shift, go digital by 2027
By Phocuswright Research | October 27, 2025
Fueled by digital adoption and steady leisure demand, this new era of travel is marked by structural transformation on multiple fronts. Read More
European Commission's tourism strategy will focus on 3 priorities
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European Commission's tourism strategy will focus on 3 priorities
By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, shared Europe’s upcoming strategic goals for travel. Read More
The next generation of travel in Asia: Trust, experience and the coming AI wave
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The next generation of travel in Asia: Trust, experience and the coming AI wave
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 13, 2025
Four voices from across Asia’s travel ecosystem examined how the new travel landscape is being reshaped by AI, authenticity and the fight for trust. Read More
Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE
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Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE
By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025
Service is expected to start with an “inter-emirate corridor” connecting Joby’s planned service in Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah. Read More
7 powerful shifts driving the Middle East travel boom
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7 powerful shifts driving the Middle East travel boom
By Phocuswright Research | September 29, 2025
The Middle East has emerged as one of the fastest-growing travel markets globally, supported by proactive government tourism strategies, mega-events and investments in infrastructure. Read More
Travalyst CEO Sally Davey to step down after 5 years
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Travalyst CEO Sally Davey to step down after 5 years
By Linda Fox | August 27, 2025
Travalyst is looking internally and externally for a CEO to replace Sally Davey, who plans to step down in December. Read More
The hidden climate cost of booking travel—And how to fix it
Opinion / Online
The hidden climate cost of booking travel—And how to fix it
By Rasmus Juul-Olsen - Bookmundi | August 4, 2025
As the planet nears key climate tipping points, Bookmundi CEO Rasmus Juul-Olsen stresses the need for the travel industry to act. Read More
The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
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
All eyes on ground and sea transportation
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All eyes on ground and sea transportation
By Noam Toister - Travelier | July 22, 2025
Travelier co-founder and CEO Noam Toister says the coveted connected trip won't happen until intercity buses, rail and ferries are as easily integrated into the itinerary as the flight and... Read More
Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis
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Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis
By Abby Crotty | July 18, 2025
The robotaxi program is set to launch later in 2026 in a major city in the United States, then expanding to global markets over the next six years.   Read More
European hotels rebuff Airbnb's overtourism claims
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European hotels rebuff Airbnb's overtourism claims
By Mark Frary | July 17, 2025
Airbnb alleges that hotels are to blame for overtourism in Europe, but hotels say that's not the case. Read More
U.S. car rental: Cooling off or resetting the ride?
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U.S. car rental: Cooling off or resetting the ride?
By Phocuswright Research | July 2, 2025
With rental rates softening and average revenue per day dipping, companies are shifting gears from high-margin pricing to tighter fleet control and long strategy. Read More
How the travel industry is working to rebalance tourism as protests spread
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How the travel industry is working to rebalance tourism as protests spread
By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2025
A panel of destination and sustainability executives discuss steps the travel industry can take to spread tourism beyond the most popular hotspots at Phocuswright Europe 2025.   Read More
Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025
News / Technology
Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2025
At HITEC 2025, technology companies unveiled their latest innovations for the hospitality industry, including several integrating artificial intelligence. Read More
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2025
Nine travel tech startups will now travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore in October. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026