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Better integration could generate billions in hotel revenue
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September 16, 2025
Hoteliers said that the importance of speed has increased significantly over the past 12 months, with 58% considering it "business critical."
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Achieving your ideal hotel channel mix: 5 Key steps for every hotel type
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September 16, 2025
Whether independent, branded, franchised or part of a management company, every hotel must actively manage and optimize all available booking channels.
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How travel giants, banks are rewriting the rules of customer loyalty
By Mario Gavira
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September 16, 2025
Travel companies are transforming into financial services platforms, banks are morphing into travel agencies and loyalty programs are becoming sophisticated investment vehicles.
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TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations
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September 15, 2025
The new tools are aimed at reimagining how travelers discover and book tours that span multiple days.
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Growth without lift in China’s $151.8B travel market
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September 15, 2025
Phocuswright takes a closer look at China’s travel market, which advanced 5.5% in 2024 to reach $151.8 billion.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...
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September 12, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform
By Morgan Hines
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September 12, 2025
Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host ecosystem” to monetize services for hosts.
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Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis
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September 11, 2025
Blade’s passenger business, which last year flew more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, was acquired by Joby in late August.
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
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September 11, 2025
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
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Content database specialist Giata Group acquires AI decisioning platform Smartseer
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September 11, 2025
Berlin-based Giata said the acquisition is an effort to improve its AI personalization offerings and leverage ROI for its partners.
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Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward
By Abby Crotty
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September 11, 2025
A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and operational decisions.
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Unlocking the future of automation: How APIs are powering autonomous distribution
By Chris Hodges - Expedia Group
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September 10, 2025
Expedia Group's VP of global connectivity and partner solutions writes that API integration can help improve hoteliers' operational efficiency.
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Airlines set ancillary records, lean into new revenue streams
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September 10, 2025
Frontier Airlines broke the ancillary revenue threshold in 2024, with ancillaries accounting for 62% of its total revenue.
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Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?
By Morgan Hines
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September 10, 2025
The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly making waves.
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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September 9, 2025
In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical insights to help travel marketing executives protect market share, stay relevant and prepare for...
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