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Rapid Fire with Veronica Diquattro of Omio

By Morgan Hines | May 15, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

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Expedia Group leans into B2B arm, adding new APIs, advertising capabilities

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2025

The B2B expansion and new AI tools come on the heels of Expedia Group's Q1 earnings last week, which fell within company guidance. Read More

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MakeMyTrip reports record gross bookings and revenue for 2025

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2025

The Gurugram, India-based OTA reported double-digit increases in air, hotel and packages, as well as bus ticketing revenue in fiscal Q4 of 2025. Read More

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Skyscanner appoints new CEO

By Abby Crotty | May 14, 2025

Bryan Batista, Skyscanner's current chief operating officer, will step into the role on June 1. Read More

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Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More

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Is technology helping hotels think beyond room revenue?

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2025

Hotels are exploring concepts such revenue per available guest in a bid to offer more services, generate additional revenue and tap into the consumer desire for experiences. Read More

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Wonderful Copenhagen’s sustainable reward program returns

By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025

CopenPay will return for summer 2025, rewarding travelers for making sustainable choices like arriving to Copenhagen by train. Read More

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97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success

By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025

Hospitable surveyed 566 short-term rental hosts across different management types, including self-managers, co-hosts and property managers. Read More

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Fragmentation, regulation, acceleration: The new short-term rental playbook

By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2025

While growth is expected to moderate to single digits in 2025, the short-term rental sector remains a structurally significant force in global lodging. Read More

News / Startups

What investors get wrong about travel startups

By Mark Frary | May 12, 2025

Getting investments right in travel is a challenge, particularly with startups—and those in the industry say mistakes are part of the process. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...

By PhocusWire | May 9, 2025

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

Opinion / Technology

Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)

By Andy Headington - Adido | May 9, 2025

Andy Headington, CEO of Adido, explores why travel companies have become so much more reliant on Google than other industries. Read More

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Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025

The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More

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NextTrip secures $3M credit line

By Abby Crotty | May 8, 2025

The company said drawdowns will be used for marketing, product launches and platform developments. Read More

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Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability

By Linda Fox | May 8, 2025

Amadeus reported revenue increases across its air distribution, air IT solutions and hospitality technology business units in the first quarter of 2025. Read More

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