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Sonder co-founder departs amid completion of Marriott deal

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2025

Francis Davidson co-founded Sonder in 2014 and led it through the pandemic years, an IPO in 2022 and a licensing deal with Marriott. Read More

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Chatlyn lands €8M to improve hotel-guest communication

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2025

The guest communication specialist plans to use the funds for geographic expansion, recruitment and to drive product innovation. Read More

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How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms

By Linda Fox & Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025

Cloudbeds' study delves into how hotels appear in AI search results. Read More

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Lighthouse introduces Connect AI solution for hotels

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

Lighthouse's new solution, Connect AI, bridges the gap between hotel brands and AI chat interfaces. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Report—Unlocking revenue potential for hotels: The need for strategic investment

By Sarah McCay Tams | June 26, 2025

This report, produced by PhocusWire in association with IDeaS, explores the hidden costs of holding back on tech investment, demonstrating how outdated systems hinder operational efficiency, limit data... Read More

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How a ferry company thinks about AI trip planning

By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025

Stena Line Travel and Retail Group CEO Jari Virtanen opens up about the company AI trip planning solution that was born on the back of modular technology. Read More

News / Online

Online travel veterans on travel technology evolution and what's next

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

In a special session at Phocuswright Europe, online travel vets Mauricio Prieto and Gillian Tans shared their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it's headed amid the age of AI. Read More

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AI trip planning platform Mindtrip launches mobile app

By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2025

Mindtrip's app is intended to act as a “on-trip companion” for travelers, generating recommendations tailored to user preferences and location. Read More

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Unlocking the power of virtual cards for B2B travel payments

By PhocusWire | June 25, 2025

Worldline's head of travel, Chia Cartaya, offers practical advice on how OTAs can transform their operations and realize the full potential of virtual payment technology. Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2025 Launch Innovator interview: Maya

By PhocusWire | June 25, 2025

Maya, an AI agent built to support travel companies' teams, can chat in more than 100 languages. Read More

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Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity

By Abby Crotty | June 25, 2025

According to Nick Price, co-chair of DIF Hospitality & Travel Special Interest Group, the current travel experience is too difficult to manage. Read More

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What products need development, according to Expedia Group

By Morgan Hines | June 24, 2025

Shilpa Ranganathan, chief product officer of Expedia Group, said there are three areas that could benefit from more development, product-wise. Read More

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Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control

By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2025

There's been a “channel shift” back to the OTAs and other digital avenues, but hotels are starting to lose control of their rates. Read More

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Navan files for confidential listing in the United States

By Michael B. Baker | June 23, 2025

Navan, formerly TripActions, reportedly filed for a confidential IPO just under three years ago but declined to comment on specifics at the time. Read More