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DMOs on AI implementation, challenges and education

By Morgan Hines | December 17, 2025

DMOs are using AI to increase efficiency, and education has been essential for implementation. Read More

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Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay

By Abby Crotty | December 5, 2025

The program is an extension of CopenPay, which was initially launched in summer 2024 and expanded in May. Read More

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Visa by profile, traveler safety among key initiatives at Tourise 2025

By Yeoh Siew Hoon | November 26, 2025

Saudi Arabia's minister of tourism, Fahd Hamidaddin, shared highlights of the recent Tourise event and his vision for the future. Read More

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Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism

By Morgan Hines | November 25, 2025

At The Phocuswright Conference, PhocusWire spoke to industry leaders to get a sense of what they’re feeling optimistic and concerned about. Read More

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10 key takeaways from Tourise 2025

By Yeoh Siew Hoon | November 21, 2025

The inaugural Tourise Summit took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 11 to 13, hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HiGem

By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025

HiGem AI aims to help tourism organizations at the national, regional and city levels to improve the travel experience for visitors the local economies. Read More

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Small town, big show: How small DMOs grow with influencers and storytelling

By Marisa Garcia | September 17, 2025

Some DMOs have found success by connecting with content creators who are rooted in their communities and focused on storytelling. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...

By PhocusWire | August 15, 2025

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

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Tours and activities trends in 2025: Younger travelers, later bookings, AI

By Morgan Hines | August 15, 2025

Industry leaders opened up about 2025 tours and activities trends during a studio interview at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, GuideGeek, Booking.com and more...

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2025

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

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How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign

By Morgan Hines | July 18, 2025

Are technology-forward television campaigns an effective way to boost interest in a destination? Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...

By PhocusWire | July 11, 2025

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

News / Online

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

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...

By PhocusWire | June 13, 2025

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

Event / Technology

Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality

May 15, 2025

Join Miles Partnership, PhocusWire and Phocuswright to hear some of the latest and most compelling applications of AI in the travel and tourism industry. On Demand

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