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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

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Booking.com, Amadeus and more...

By PhocusWire | January 23, 2026

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

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

From Our Partners / Online

Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays

By PhocusWire | January 20, 2026

From pop culture-inspired travel and sports tourism to growing interest in flexible stays and multi-property trips, the signals point to a more intentional and experience-led approach to travel in the... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Navan, Civitatis and more...

By PhocusWire | January 16, 2026

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

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

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

News / Distribution

Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’

By Abby Crotty | January 9, 2026

Executives from iSeatz, Hopper and Chase Travel outline the expanding ecosystem that is the travel marketplace. Read More

News / Online

Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI

By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026

Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region. Read More

News / Technology

The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?

By Mark Frary | January 8, 2026

Industry leaders debated whether AI is more advantageous or threatening for travel at WTM London. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2026

Airbnb's chief business officer Dave Stephenson talks new lines of business, loyalty, changing fees structure and geographic expansion. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Inside Latin America’s digital shift in tours, activities and experiences

By PhocusWire | January 6, 2026

With travelers increasingly booking online and prioritizing memorable activities over traditional products, Latin America presents both enormous opportunity and unique complexity. Read More