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Chaty AI raises $1.15 million seed round to expand AI assistant for travel experiences

By Cathy Walsh | June 24, 2026

The Australia-based startup plans to accelerate development of its conversational AI platform, which helps tours, activities and attractions operators automate customer service and bookings across voice... Read More

News / Online

Klook’s Wilfred Fan on using social to spread travel

By WiT | June 24, 2026

Klook's chief commercial officer discusses using creator content and booking data to disperse tourism, drive social commerce and adapt to an AI-powered travel landscape. Read More

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The silent booking signal: How bed bug safety reshapes hotel choice

By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2026

Download the PhocusWire and Valpas report on how visible bed bug safety proof influences hotel booking decisions, traveler trust, loyalty and revenue opportunity. Read More

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Strengthening agency relationships through smarter commission payments

By Noelani Schroy, Onyx CenterSource | June 24, 2026

Explore how smarter hotel commission payments can reduce friction, build agency trust and turn back-office processes into a competitive advantage. Read More

News / Technology

Travel's next operating system won't be built on search

By Cathy Walsh | June 24, 2026

At Phocuswright Europe 2026, OAG CEO Filip Filipov explored how AI agents could transform the traveler experience and what the industry must build to enable it. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Julie Cheetham of Travalyst

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2026

Ahead of Climate Week London 2026 Travalyst CEO Julie Cheetham discusses how the travel sustainability discussion has evolved to conversations around risk management and revenue impact. Read More

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Travel’s payment complexity is pushing innovation forward

By PhocusWire | June 23, 2026

Travel’s payment complexity is fueling the next wave of innovation, from virtual cards to embedded finance. Read More

News / Technology

Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption

By Cathy Walsh | June 23, 2026

Separate surveys from Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show highlight growing investment in artificial intelligence as travel companies look to manage disruption, improve traveler experiences... Read More

News / Online

OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets

By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2026

How Europe’s travelers are planning differently in 2026. Read More

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Supercharging travel: 10 Trends that will shape the industry over the next decade

By Matthew Parsons | June 22, 2026

Download the PhocusWire and RateHawk report on the trends, technologies and industry shifts set to shape travel professionals over the next decade. Read More

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How an AI-powered ecosystem is preparing hospitality for what comes next

By Peter Waters, Amadeus | June 22, 2026

Amadeus explores how AI-driven hospitality ecosystems can connect data, systems and teams to personalize service and improve hotel performance. Read More

News / Technology

Cutting through the AI noise: Hospitality's next era

By Morgan Hines | June 22, 2026

Stakeholders from Aimbridge Hospitality, In2 Consulting, Wyndham and Another Star shared their thoughts on the AI era at HITEC 2026 Read More

News / Finance

Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips

By Cathy Walsh | June 18, 2026

The deal gives Navan a deeper presence in Brazil and advances its strategy of expanding internationally through regional travel management acquisitions. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com's James Waters on the human psyche, AI and shiny things

By Linda Fox | June 18, 2026

James Waters, chief business officer of Booking.com, spoke about the ways AI is impacting the travel industry and human behavior during an interview at Phocuswright Europe 2026. Read More