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Ground transportation experts confront connected trip challenges
News / Online
Ground transportation experts confront connected trip challenges
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2025
As travel companies seek interconnectedness that could make processes smoother for travelers, plenty of friction points remain, according to experts. Read More
Mews boosts presence in APAC and UK markets with acquisition of Clarity
News / Technology
Mews boosts presence in APAC and UK markets with acquisition of Clarity
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2025
The acquisition of Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions will expand Mews' footprint in the APAC and U.K. markets. Read More
A new era for travel startup investing
News / Startups
A new era for travel startup investing
By Phocuswright Research | January 7, 2025
According to a Phocuswright report, generative AI is expected to transform the travel industry and how companies operate, potentially reducing the need for funding in the long run. Read More
Priceline's Brett Keller on OTA's evolution and growth in packaging
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Priceline's Brett Keller on OTA's evolution and growth in packaging
By Marisa Garcia | January 7, 2025
CEO of Priceline, Brett Keller, discussed his 25-year tenure and the evolution of Priceline at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Travel veterans discuss mega deal potential, AI fatigue and technical deficit
News / Technology
Travel veterans discuss mega deal potential, AI fatigue and technical deficit
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2025
Predicting travel's future isn't easy with so many external factors impacting the industry, but executives including SilverRail Technologies' Aaron Gowell, Phocuswright's Lorraine Sileo and T2Impact's... Read More
Why AI agents will supercharge, not bypass, OTAs
Opinion / Online
Why AI agents will supercharge, not bypass, OTAs
By Mario Gavira | January 6, 2025
Mario Gavira discusses how established online travel intermediaries could thrive in the era of agentic AI as they leverage the tech foundations and financial models they have spent years developing. Read More
Traversing.ai - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Technology
Traversing.ai - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | January 3, 2025
Traversing.ai is a startup offering a unified sales, distribution and marketing platform for hotels, all tied together with artificial intelligence. Read More
How blockchain can revolutionize customer engagement in travel
Opinion / Technology
How blockchain can revolutionize customer engagement in travel
By Can Taner - Bitpace | January 3, 2025
Travel loyalty programs are becoming outdated and blockchain-based token systems may be the new solution. Read More
Opportunity rising in tours, activities as interest in experiences continues
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Opportunity rising in tours, activities as interest in experiences continues
By Morgan Hines | January 3, 2025
The desire to make ensure the experiences a traveler wants are available to book continues to be a priority. Read More
Private equity firm Creador acquires hospitality marketplace MG Group
News / Distribution
Private equity firm Creador acquires hospitality marketplace MG Group
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2025
MG Group, an Indonesia-based company that operates a B2B hospitality marketplace in Southeast Asia, will now look to accelerate its global growth post-acquisition. Read More
The importance of using data to empower travelers
News / Technology
The importance of using data to empower travelers
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2025
Filip Filipov, a former vice president of Skyscanner, left travel more than four years ago, and is now back as chief operations officer of airline data specialist OAG.  Read More
Travel industry leaders' predictions for 2025
News / Technology
Travel industry leaders' predictions for 2025
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2025
Executives from Travelport, Klook, Cloudbeds, Spotnana, Mews and more share their predictions for the year ahead, including their takes on artificial intelligence, search, funding and more.   Read More
Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections
News / Online
Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections
By Marisa Garcia | December 30, 2024
The importance of authentic experiences and changing perceptions was discussed during a one-on-one panel held at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Corporate travel executives discuss AI hype and efficiency gains
News / Technology
Corporate travel executives discuss AI hype and efficiency gains
By Linda Fox | December 30, 2024
Amex GBT's vice president of AI strategy and the founder of business travel AI startup Otto discuss the rapid pace of development with AI and where the real potential lies. Read More
The move from legacy models to delightful experiences
News / Technology
The move from legacy models to delightful experiences
By Marisa Garcia | December 24, 2024
Executives from Despegar, Meili and Wego discuss the complexity in travel and the hope for AI to solve some of the challenges at The Phocuswright Conference 2024. Read More
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