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PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the tour operator sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands in multi-day, single-day and packages, including their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

The 3 phases of AI adoption—and why some travel companies fall short
Opinion / Technology
The 3 phases of AI adoption—and why some travel companies fall short
By Ragnar Fjölnisson - Kaptio | April 6, 2026
Ragnar Fjölnisson, the co-founder and CTO of Kaptio, explains why integrated platforms bringing together data, workflows and decision logic will win the next phase of AI development. Read More
Byway expands distribution through TUI retail partnership
Opinion / Distribution
Byway expands distribution through TUI retail partnership
By Cathy Walsh | March 24, 2026
The partnership reflects growing demand for non-flight options and brings overland travel to a broader retail audience. Read More
MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition
News / Distribution
MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition
By Linda Fox | March 9, 2026
The acquisition will complement MMT’s holiday packages business and help drive its growth across India. Read More
Travel’s third-largest sector faces its defining decade
News / Online
Travel’s third-largest sector faces its defining decade
By Phocuswright Research and Arival | March 3, 2026
The experiences sector is set to top $340 billion by 2029, according to research from Phocuswright and Arival. Read More
Earnings roundup: Yatra, TUI Group, HomeToGo, Grab
News / Online
Earnings roundup: Yatra, TUI Group, HomeToGo, Grab
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026
Check out highlights from the latest financial updates from companies across the global travel industry. Read More
Africa-based Tripesa launches AI travel marketplace Roamio
News / Startups
Africa-based Tripesa launches AI travel marketplace Roamio
By Morgan Hines | January 26, 2026
With Roamio, Tripesa aims to eliminate middlemen, provide better prices and increase ancillary bookings while putting more money in the hands of small operators. Read More
Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally
News / Online
Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally
By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2026
 Based in Gurugram, India, and founded in 2017, WanderOn focuses on experiential, community-first travel meant to appeal to younger generations. Read More
Outlining distribution shifts and trends in tours and activities
News / Distribution
Outlining distribution shifts and trends in tours and activities
By Abby Crotty | January 14, 2026
Nick Whitfield of CityUnscripted and June Chin-Ramsey of Context Travel discuss ongoing changes in the up-and-coming sector. Read More
How travel insurance is evolving to support modern journeys
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How travel insurance is evolving to support modern journeys
By PhocusWire | January 13, 2026
Travel disruption has become a defining feature of leisure and business trips as delays, cancellations and unexpected events increasingly shape traveler behavior. Read More
Startup Stage: Tourseta looks to reduce back-office friction for tours and activities operators
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Tourseta looks to reduce back-office friction for tours and activities operators
By Abby Crotty | January 13, 2026
The startup was founded in 2023 specifically for multi-day and group travel operators. Read More
How VPNs create exceptional guest experiences and generate new revenue
From Our Partners / Technology
How VPNs create exceptional guest experiences and generate new revenue
By Norton | November 20, 2025
VPN technology can address key security pain points for travelers, helps improve the guest experience and can provide significant business benefits for the hospitality industry. Read More
WeTravel lands $92M to develop AI tools for multi-day trip operators
News / Technology
WeTravel lands $92M to develop AI tools for multi-day trip operators
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2025
The company said the round triples its valuation and will go towards developing its platform to expand its payment infrastructure and build artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for partners. Read More
The coming wave: Consolidation in tours and experiences
Opinion / Online
The coming wave: Consolidation in tours and experiences
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | September 23, 2025
Arival CEO and co-founder Douglas Quinby discusses the potential for consolidation and brand-building in tours and experiences. Read More
HomeToGo advances Interhome acquisition as regulators clear Hotelplan deal
News / Online
HomeToGo advances Interhome acquisition as regulators clear Hotelplan deal
By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2025
The news comes after the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) greenlit Dertour Group’s planned acquisition of Hotelplan Group. Read More
Startup Stage: Aloja wants to help tour and activity operators boost earnings
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Aloja wants to help tour and activity operators boost earnings
By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2025
Aloja was founded by CEO Daniel Pino and chief technology officer Daniel Cabra, the team behind TourOpp, which was acquired by RocketRez in 2022. Read More
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