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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Hospitable, Cloudbeds and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Hospitable, Cloudbeds and more...
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Trip.com's TripGenie to get booking capabilities through Mastercard partnership
News / Online
Trip.com's TripGenie to get booking capabilities through Mastercard partnership
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2026
Mastercard's Agent Suite for Merchants enables travel brands to offer agentic shopping experiences within their existing ecommerce environment. Read More
European hotels maintain direct distribution lead over OTAs
News / Distribution
European hotels maintain direct distribution lead over OTAs
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2026
HOTREC's hotel distribution study revealed that 51% of bookings are made directly with hotels, while almost 30% are made through OTAs. Read More
Trip.com Group Q2 hit by fine from Chinese regulator
News / Finance
Trip.com Group Q2 hit by fine from Chinese regulator
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2026
The Chinese OTA's accommodation revenue for Q2 was offset by the penalty imposed by China's State Administration for Market Regulation. Read More
Travel marketers look to improve AI visibility and prepare for agentic booking
News / Technology
Travel marketers look to improve AI visibility and prepare for agentic booking
By Mark Frary | September 16, 2026
Executives from Travelier, Skyscanner and Demand-Genius discussed agentic travel booking and the shift from SEO to GEO during a panel at Phocuswright's Travel Marketing AI Summit London. Read More
China's OTAs face a reckoning as growth slows and regulators circle
News / Distribution
China's OTAs face a reckoning as growth slows and regulators circle
By Phocuswright Research | September 15, 2026
What happens when a maturing, over-supplied market collides with regulatory pressure and AI disruption at once? Read More
Startup Stage: Passtination wants to help airlines extend loyalty programs
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Passtination wants to help airlines extend loyalty programs
By Abby Crotty | September 14, 2026
The white-label, in-destination loyalty solution is licensed to airlines on an annual basis. Read More
Indian travel platform Travelxp launches agentic AI trip concierge
News / Technology
Indian travel platform Travelxp launches agentic AI trip concierge
By Abby Crotty | September 11, 2026
Travelers can describe a trip and coordinate with the agent, Marco, via WhatsApp, Instagram or on the Travelxp website. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Klook, Omio, Amadeus and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Klook, Omio, Amadeus and more...
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
AI transformation in travel: Sejal Amin of Priceline
News / Technology
AI transformation in travel: Sejal Amin of Priceline
By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2026
Sejal Amin, CTO of Priceline, discusses Priceline's AI strategy, company education, employee buy-in and more. Read More
Marriott, Spotnana unveil CRS integration
News / Distribution
Marriott, Spotnana unveil CRS integration
By Julie Sickel - BTN | September 10, 2026
The integration gives corporates access to real-time pricing, inventory and detailed property content across Marriott's global portfolio. Read More
Navan increases revenue in Q2, acquires BoomPop to boost online meeting capabilities
News / Technology
Navan increases revenue in Q2, acquires BoomPop to boost online meeting capabilities
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2026
Navan reported total revenue up 25% to $233 million and gross booking value up 45% to $3 billion in Q2 fiscal year 2027 earnings. Read More
The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
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The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
By Stay22 | September 10, 2026
Transportation platforms can unlock more value from high-intent traffic by using traveler signals to drive incremental revenue beyond the ticket. Read More
The trust economy: How European travelers decide who to believe
News / Online
The trust economy: How European travelers decide who to believe
By Phocuswright Research | September 10, 2026
European travelers aren't rejecting technology; they're getting selective about who earns their trust. Read More
Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking
News / Technology
Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2026
During a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Wednesday, Gorin discussed recent AI efforts and future plans for the technology. Read More
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